The Low Down


This is not the first time I have said this on this blog but why do some photographers never vary their point of view?  Why do they put the camera to their eye or hold it out in front of them standing up and take a picture at the same level as they are standing?

By varying the view point by getting up higher or putting the camera on the ground, it can make for a much more interesting photograph.

I took this shot of the shell on the beach while shooting the Barns Ness Lighthouse last night.  While I had the X-T1 on the tripod with a long telephoto lens fitted with filters, I used the X-Pro1 and the 18mm f2 Fujinon around the beach.  I put the camera onto the sand and focused on the shell just as the surf was coming up the beach.  I had to be careful because sea water and electronics don't mix, nor does fine sand, but by choosing a low shutter speed of 1/15s I was able to get some movement in the water.

A panoramic crop has finished off the composition to my satisfaction.

Next time you are out and about with your camera try holding it close to the ground or put it above your head, or climb onto a wall or fence.  Vary your position and you'll see a big difference in the images you capture.

Image taken on a Fujifilm X-Pro1 + Fujinon 18mm f2 - exposure of 1/15s @ f16 ISO200

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