A little while back I enrolled in a mini course where for 3 weeks you were sent a new secret every day about photography from David Peterson at http://www.digital-photo-secrets.com He also promotes a book which you can either purchase on line as an e-copy or a printed version at http://www.digital-photo-secrets.com/bookc/?0
I thought I would also pass these tips onto fellow photographers for them to also benefit from. Hope this info helps somebody else too!
Digital Photography Secret 8 -- Unusual Angles
by David Peterson
Most photos are shot at eye level. I think this is because traditionally, you needed to have the viewfinder up to your eye to ensure you get everyone in the shot.
Because most digital cameras have an inbuilt LCD, you can now take the camera away from your eye and try taking photos from unusual angles.
Try tilting the camera left or right to better position your subject in the frame. Try taking the photo from below, or above your subject. Try getting further away or closer. The main point is to move the camera away from eye level and experiment!
There's always more than one way to photograph a subject. Using different camera angles can make an otherwise boring image really stand out. The more you practice using different angles, the quicker you'll know what works and what doesn't.
Angle Tip : Lie on the ground and point your camera towards the sky for an interesting angle to shoot large monuments with.
Want to know what else helps with finding the unusual angles? Learn all about Composition with my "Digital Photo Secrets" book.
Next time : I almost fell out of my chair when I first discovered this secret for daylight photography!
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