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How to keep up with your photography skills - perspectives

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By katyzzz


a really interesting perspective

You know to develop your photography skills it is necessary to develop (no pun intended) your sense of perspective when it comes to a photograph or a scene in front of you which merits a photo.

It does pay to remember that the best photographers discard the majority of their images so do not fall into the trap of expecting a good photo each and every time you take one.

You will need to be prepared and that means taking your camera with you and have photography well and clearly in your mind when you do.

Now many of you may not have any idea of what perspective means when you come to taking a photograph.

Perspective means taking a photo from a particular angle or engaging a particular point of view to produce a photo other than that which you would normally do. That for many will mean a photo taken with a more considered idea than just raising your camera when you wish to use it and taking whatever is in front of you.

Perspective can also give you a sense of distance and depth, it can suggest the majesty of a building and its intricate details.

You see things from looking at different angles and even from behind you which you never dreamt of existed before. It does make your photographic journey a voyage of self discovery and the discovery of the environment around you and of which you and others form a part.

But let's get on a look at some photos shall we, borrowed from the web to better illustrate to you just what perspective in photography means.

If you would like to know more about what makes a great photo and some extra tips do go to the following link

http://www.photographytips.com.au/photo-tips-and-movie-stars/

 


See how the perspective and the photographer's sense of colour focuses your attention and the lines converging towards the red pot give a sense of depth and distance
See how the perspective and the photographer's sense of colour focuses your attention and the lines converging towards the red pot give a sense of depth and distance
Now who would think of taking the back of a flower and its twisted stem but see how effective this image is and how it catches your attention
Now who would think of taking the back of a flower and its twisted stem but see how effective this image is and how it catches your attention
You need good eysight to work this one out, it looks as if it is stairs between seats but look closer it is certainly not. Quite cute really, isn't it?
You need good eysight to work this one out, it looks as if it is stairs between seats but look closer it is certainly not. Quite cute really, isn't it?
Ah how clever this photographer is, looking at the building as it heads towards the sky and capturing some of the intricate detail which would not be available from a straight on view. It's the perspective really.
Ah how clever this photographer is, looking at the building as it heads towards the sky and capturing some of the intricate detail which would not be available from a straight on view. It's the perspective really.
Notice how long this train is and how far distant the tracks reach achieved by the convergence of the train tracks and the converging train, diverging in front, converging in the rear, those are two words you need to get to know
Notice how long this train is and how far distant the tracks reach achieved by the convergence of the train tracks and the converging train, diverging in front, converging in the rear, those are two words you need to get to know
Who would think to take the bride and groom amongst the autumn leaves of the tree, a delightful image achieved from a different perspective
Who would think to take the bride and groom amongst the autumn leaves of the tree, a delightful image achieved from a different perspective
Lines and geometric shapes can give you wonderful images, you need to position yourself well to take best advantage of them
Lines and geometric shapes can give you wonderful images, you need to position yourself well to take best advantage of them
this photographer has done his homework well, he's selected a wonderful angle from which to take the interior of this building
this photographer has done his homework well, he's selected a wonderful angle from which to take the interior of this building
Now who would set aside the flower to feature the bud but look how interesting it makes the photgraph?
Now who would set aside the flower to feature the bud but look how interesting it makes the photgraph?
Colours and lines, especially curved ones make this image so fascinating and the tones of its natural colouring, and no, I don't think it is sand dunes, what do you think?
Colours and lines, especially curved ones make this image so fascinating and the tones of its natural colouring, and no, I don't think it is sand dunes, what do you think?
Wow, look up and position yourself for this great angle which puts the perspective on the Architect's design.
Wow, look up and position yourself for this great angle which puts the perspective on the Architect's design.
And I have featured the first image again here so that you may better see the extraordinary angle this photographer has chosen to better portray this wonderful sculpture and its setting, do have a really good look at it to ensure you know what it is
And I have featured the first image again here so that you may better see the extraordinary angle this photographer has chosen to better portray this wonderful sculpture and its setting, do have a really good look at it to ensure you know what it is

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