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Viewpoint and Perspective
Published on Nov 26, 2015
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Perspective
The relationship between objects in an image
Perspective is about the objects' relative position, size and scale. These attributes help us represent the 3D world in a 2D photograph.
Understanding some of the ideas about perspective in composition will give the viewer a better sense of space, depth and distance.
Understanding some of the ideas about perspective in composition will give the viewer a better sense of space, depth and distance.
LINEAR PERSPECTIVE
Converging parallel lines moving away from us appear to converge at the horizon. Even though the rails are a fixed distance apart, they appear smaller and smaller as they get further away.
Photo by Paul Ottaviano
HEIGHT PERSPECTIVE
The place where the base of an object is located gives us a clue to its distance from the camera.
Photo by loungerie
HEIGHT PERSPECTIVE
In this landscape scene, the buildings are "higher up" in the ground area of the picture, and seem further away from the viewpoint.
Photo by ecstaticist
OVERLAP PERSPECTIVE
Another way of showing perspective is to overlap objects. Those objects that are partially hidden, are obviously further away, giving a greater sense of depth.
Photo by *Light Painting*
AERIAL PERSPECTIVE
In landscapes, objects further away can seem hazy because dust particles and water droplets in the air diffract the light.
Photo by Steve Jeffries
DIMINISHING SIZE
Two objects that appear similar, except for size are assumed to be at different distances.
Photo by tksa
SCALE AND PROPORTION
How can you show scale and proportion in your images? Along with depth and distance, sometimes it helps to show a reference object for size.
In this photo, the rider is tiny against the massive mountains and the long straight road he's on.
In this photo, the rider is tiny against the massive mountains and the long straight road he's on.
Photo by Michael-Wilson
HOW DO YOU CHANGE PERSPECTIVE?
By moving the viewpoint of the photo up down or off to the side, the photographer can dramatically change the composition of the image.
Look for opportunities to use some of these viewpoints...
Look for opportunities to use some of these viewpoints...
Photo by ecstaticist
EYE VIEW
The most common view is either from a standing or sitting position. This is great for portrait shots and appears natural to the viewer.
Photo by Krishnakumar photography
WORM'S EYE VIEW
Get down low to shoot flowers, insects and other low objects. Make sure your subject is in focus though!
Photo by Masahiko Futami
BIRD'S EYE VIEW
Finding opportunities to get above a subject can be hard. Next time you are on a hike or a ski hill, try taking photos down on a subject.
Photo by twinleaves
FIND A UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE!
So get out there and find a unique perspective! Every day subjects from an unusual perspective can attract your viewers and invite them to let their eyes linger for a while!
Photo by Stuck in Customs
