We have all seen the photos of people holding a building in their hands or lifting up cars or some minuscule object looming massively over another object. A great practice shot to take is of a ball of yarn that towers over a little kitten; “Revenge of the String.” This technique is called “forced perspective;” not only [...]
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Dec 26, 2011I changed my usual path down to the beach this week, pushing harder than usual during my morning run, and I found myself repeating a song in my head. You know the one; the one you cannot stop replaying in your head the moment you hear it? You Can’t Always Get What You Want,” from [...]
Read MoreDifferent ways to take ground-perspective photos
Dec 18, 2011I love taking pictures of animals; they are cute, cuddly and if the pictures are just right they can almost have a human quality to them.
Read MoreiPhone HDR night shots
Dec 14, 2011Last night I had the chance to try the Jumbo restaurant in Hong Kong. It is a floating restaurant which is very well lit, we had a great time thanks to the friendly staff. The jetty for taking the short boat ride (maybe 300 meters!) adopts the same lighting style. Night shots with an iPhone [...]
Read MoreIncorporating lines in your ground view photos
Dec 09, 2011As we pointed out in previous articles, ground-perspective photography does not have to be difficult but can still create dramatic photos. However, taking a great photo can take more than just getting low and shooting pictures. A good photographer creates a sense of order and direction in his or her pictures. One of the easiest [...]
Read MoreChanging your perspective to change your photo
Nov 28, 2011Have you ever seen a photo that has just jumped out at you and you don’t know why? It is an amazing feeling when you find a photo that reaches out and speaks to you. The best part is: anyone can take this kind of photo.
Read MoreElements of Ground Level Photography
Nov 20, 2011Sometimes the easiest way to create an exciting photo is by changing your perspective; one of the most dramatic perspectives in photography is from ground level. There are some elements, we will touch on, that can make it easier to get that great shot.
Read MoreWhat else is it about ? (Ground level photography)
Nov 11, 2011Continuing on from the previous post. Everyone loves to take a great photo. It doesn’t happen very often for most of us. But that doesn’t stop nearly everyone trying ! One fast track to a great photo is to use a fresh perspective. Which leads us to Ground Level photography. A picture is worth a [...]
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