Get creative and shoot low. It will change the way you, as a photographer, view the world around you. This can result in more interesting compositions at a different perspective. It can make for some really interesting, creative shots
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#2
Posted 07 October 2013 - 01:23 AM
great shots mike. i do this too. the lcd helps a lot when im to lazy to get really low also. lol
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#4
Posted 07 October 2013 - 01:45 PM
sometimes i like to lie on the ground and take a complete different perspective, though i do get some funny looks from people
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#5
Posted 07 October 2013 - 02:00 PM
I used to lay on the volleyball court, and you are right, you get some strange looks.
Lately I have just been squatting down and holding the camera as low as I can, take a couple of shots, review the results and adjust and re-shoot as necessary. It's difficult at first but gets better with practice.
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Posted 07 October 2013 - 03:37 PM
#7
Posted 07 October 2013 - 05:33 PM
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#8
Posted 07 October 2013 - 07:43 PM
I often shoot as low to the ground as possible, I find it adds to the DOF as theres provides a greater perspective of distance... heres a few examples:
Cheers
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#9
Posted 07 October 2013 - 09:03 PM
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#10
Posted 07 October 2013 - 09:11 PM
Unless you've always shot low - in that case, get high! (with the camera I mean or not, whatever )
Or both! Definitly creative hahaha
I often shoot as low to the ground as possible, I find it adds to the DOF as theres provides a greater perspective of distance... heres a few examples:
Cheers
great shots Scott! the DOF of the carpet in the kid on the trike photo is brilliant!
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#11
Posted 07 October 2013 - 09:31 PM
great shots Scott! the DOF of the carpet in the kid on the trike photo is brilliant!
Thank you very much. The last shot, on the trike, is actually outside on pavement and one of my favorite photos Going to have to make a canvas print one of these days.
#12
Posted 07 October 2013 - 11:22 PM
All of my photos are of a different perspective to my own. Being 6 ft 3 my tripod is shorter than I am. Though I appreciate the point, I do too go prone for some shots. I think I've even been photographed (my knowledge after the fact) while lying prone setting up a composition.
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#13
Posted 08 October 2013 - 03:52 AM
#15
Posted 08 October 2013 - 06:58 AM
Thank you very much. The last shot, on the trike, is actually outside on pavement and one of my favorite photos Going to have to make a canvas print one of these days.
Oh wow I didn't even realize! Awesome shot
All of my photos are of a different perspective to my own. Being 6 ft 3 my tripod is shorter than I am. Though I appreciate the point, I do too go prone for some shots. I think I've even been photographed (my knowledge after the fact) while lying prone setting up a composition.
I get where you're coming from! I'm 6'4.5, life gets boring shooting down on everything haha.
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Posted 08 October 2013 - 07:07 AM
#17
Posted 08 October 2013 - 08:48 AM
The owner asked if I could check the oil while I was down there lol:
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#18
Posted 08 October 2013 - 11:15 AM
I often bring small plastic carpet or knees pads when I go for a shooting outside the studio. Going lower is a good option when framing is not interesting
The two most engaging powers of a photograph are to make new things familiar and familiar things new.William Thackeray
#19
Posted 08 October 2013 - 03:44 PM
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#20
Posted 08 October 2013 - 04:30 PM
I often bring small plastic carpet or knees pads when I go for a shooting outside the studio. Going lower is a good option when framing is not interesting
I've bought cheap kneepads that velcro on, looks a bit dorky, but quite comfortable.
Whatever gets the job done!