Photography is a big interest of mine and I have been enjoying taking photos for quite some time. As an aspiring hobbyist photographer, I always try to find ways to improve my skill and better define my photography style. I try not to worry too much about the equipment, but rather how to use it; although, I must admit I have just recently succumbed to the equipment bug and replaced my Olympus E-510 with a Nikon D90. So far, I'm quite happy with that decision. But I digress.
I went out in the garden with my son to play the other day, and took my camera with me, just in case. It was a sunny morning with not a cloud in the sky. As I was coming out I noticed a little patch in the grass. The sun was shining on it and it produced vibrant greens as the light went through the plant's leaves. It felt like a nice photo opportunity. I could have just taken the photo at that moment from my standing point of view (and I actually did, to help me illustrate the point of this post), but that particular point of view did not offer anything of value as a photograph.
I went out in the garden with my son to play the other day, and took my camera with me, just in case. It was a sunny morning with not a cloud in the sky. As I was coming out I noticed a little patch in the grass. The sun was shining on it and it produced vibrant greens as the light went through the plant's leaves. It felt like a nice photo opportunity. I could have just taken the photo at that moment from my standing point of view (and I actually did, to help me illustrate the point of this post), but that particular point of view did not offer anything of value as a photograph.
Normal POV |
Leveled POV |
Every photographer will tell you that it's not just the subject that matters in a photo; the subject can tell all sorts of different stories depending on the point of view. When taking photos, try to explore the subjects as much as you can - sometimes you can yield many excellent photos from a single subject. Not only it's a great learning expirience, it's also a good exercise, especially if you're shooting with a prime (single focal length) lens.
Go out, take some photos and share your expirience.