Understanding perspectives in photography - an illustrated view
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I've already done one hub on perspective in photography but some people seem to confuse it with convergence, on which I've done another hub and you'll find them here under photography.
So I thought I'd do another hub and in looking at perspective which is something of a broad term I was quite surprised how many of the photos showed aspects of convegence, some by accident, some by design, some occurring quite naturally as part of the natural setting of the photo.
Perspective has been described as the way that an object appears to the eye, and not only the human eye, here we have the eye of the camera which must then translate to a perspective both from the photographer and as seen by the viewer.
An experienced photographer understands the concept well and applies it almost automatically but to those less experienced it may at first appear difficult to comprehend.
Some think it just means the conversion of a 3D picture to a 2D photograph, but that of itself requires a lot of explanation.
I think the easiest way for you to grasp the idea is if I take you, once more, through a different series of photos but may I start by giving you the link to my previous hub on perspective and the first image there is a beauty.
http://hubpages.com/hub/How-to-keep-up-with-your-photography-skills---perspectives
You may also like to look up my post on convergence and I think the first image there is even better.
Convergence is part of the perspective, the two terms are NOT interchangeable.
But I think that is enough by way of words and I take you to the photos selected from the web to illustrate perspective not for their superlative photographic excellence although some do have features of that.
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That's a very nice comment, jill of all trades , thank you so very much, it is appreciated.
Wow. Great & Inspiring Photos!
thanks Emme, it's good to hear from you
I really liked the two in black and white... Now I feel inspired to experiment with taking things from a different perspective even if I already thought I knew what would look good!
There's always something else to learn in photography, mrrandom, apart from your perspective it's great to have your views.
Glad a couple took your eye
Beautiful Photography. I would love to have the ability to take pictures this beautiful. Great hub.
Just keep practising Pamela and try to get yourself as good a camera as possible.
Lovely to see you and have your comments
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Thanks Tyson, it's good to hear from a photographer
I love this hub. Your writing is original and the photos are beautiful.
What a good thing to hear RosWebbART, it seems we have something of a mutual perspective. I must come and see you.
What beautiful pictures, and very well explained. I have always loved photographs but only recently started taking my own- as in for art rather than family photo albums! I am trying to learn as much as possible and your hubs seem like a great place to start. Thanks!
LaMamLoli, it't so great to have your comment, and I do thank you for your words of appreciation, to improve your photography takes lots of photos and always remember that you're trying to translate a 3d image which you see before you, to a 2d, flat surface photo. The photo which results rarely looks like the image as you remember it. But you can still produce some wonderful photos.
Keep trying is the way to go, open your eyes and look in every direction, up, down, to the side and especially behind you.
great images, great hub. I really liked the red winged blackbird...since I like to do oil painting, I appreciate the lessons on perspective. Thanks.
It's a pleasure to be able to assist someone like yourself, lefservier, thanks so much for your lovely comment
Wow. You have a keen eye on these things. I wonder what keywords you used to look for these photos.
BeatsMe, if only I could remember, I can't even begin to speculate on this one, but it's great to see you as always, I'll be over for a visit very soon.
I sure enjoyed the article. Great selection of images...it gave me quite a few new ideas for my next shoot. Thanks so much!
Autumn, I'm so pleased you liked it. I love your flower and good luck for your next shoot.
Very nice! It makes me want to grab my wife's Nikon and try taking a few hub pictures!
Way to go nifty, and I'll be your first viewer, provided you let me know, of course.
my eyes right now are the luckiest eyes in the world!!
That sounds wonderful, the art of photography, I guess. Keep those eyes well, and give my love to Pussy, epigramman. What a great name.
The photos tell your story well. A review of photography techniques is especially helpful as I make the transition back to a fine SLR camera, after several years of discouraging, "point and shoot" picture taking.
Thanks Heuchera, it's good to read your story and don't forget 'practice makes perfect' and always take your camera with you.
Nice lesson on perspective. Thanks!
I'm glad to hear you liked it, and it was really nice to have your comment cva
Nice article and some fantastic examples used.
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I'm glad you liked them weddingphoto, it's good to feel appreciated. Thank you so much for your visit and comments
Thanks for your visit and comments, bill, I'll try to capture some more moments for you when I have time and meanwhile take that camera with you and do some of your own capturing, you'll get better and better as you go.
Hello Katyzzz,
love the variation on your writings. As I am so disorganised with my pictures I plan to read more and was so pleased to find you on a site yesterday,
best from jandee
Thanks so much jandee, I'm glad you're enjoying these
these are just amazing. i agree that to be a photographer you need to have an artistic view.
Well said melbourene photography, lovely to have you visit and comment
Great pictures and the way you explain perspectives. We all see things for different reasons. Or should I say we all see things from a particular perspective
as the little dog would say, cocking his head. Thanks for your comments and your visit
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Nice comment abh...., good to see you
A marvelous guide to perspective, showing the many angles a photograph can come from. This helps me grow as a photographer.
And perspective has another meaning - it's the place from which we look - not only with our eyes or camera, but also how we look at life. Thanks for reminding me I can change my perspective. Voted up & awesome, & shared!
Sid what a wonderful comment you have given me, such things make my day, do enjoy your photography and that double meaning of perspective and so much in life depends on how we look at it and that perspective too can certainly be changed and with that you will GROW.
Great to see you.
Photos are Beautiful, gives new idea on the angle to follow the same..
Photos are from the web, I'm so glad you found this hub, helpful,deepateresa
jill of alltrades Level 3 Commenter 2 years ago
I love your photos! Thanks for sharing!