Today’s tip for taking better photographs is about Perspective.
I noticed some delicate roses running up a wrought iron
railing in my neighbor’s yard. After checking with her, I set about taking pictures of the
flowers.
This first shot isn’t really all that special. But it shows
what caught my eye. It has soft colors against strong lines and is generally
interesting. Well, at least to me.
But there’s no well-defined focal point in this shot.
So, I changed my
perspective
and walked to the foot of the stairs. That’s when I took this photo. This is
closer to what I was trying to capture. Notice the strong black line of the
railing that cuts through the photograph. It’s in stark contrast to the soft
greens and yellows of the vegetation. And, the sharp right angles of the brick
stairs also form a contrast.
Then, I sat down on the stairs and looked through the
railing. I used the wrought iron to frame the picture and moved in close on a
clump of roses. Again, by changing my perspective,
I created a completely different feel to a photo of the same subject.
Finally, I set my camera on the railing and looked back up.
This is my favorite shot. I love the lines and softness, juxtaposed next to
each other.
The lesson here is that when you see something that catches
your fancy, try a different perspective
to see how the photographs come out. Some may work and some may not. But push
yourself and keep getting better.
I hope this tip helps.
Keep on clicking!
Mary
