Changing the point of view in an image can dramatically improve or deteriorate it’s composition. It’s possible to see the world in a completely new and exciting way just by changing the direction or angle of your camera. Once in a while though, just a small difference can make quite the difference. The two images below were both taken in the same canyon but with slightly different points of view. Which do you prefer?
Shot 1
This shot was taken next to the Virgin River at Zion National Park at a height of about 4ft from the ground, typical tripod height.
Shot 2
This shot was taken about 12″ from the ground moved about one foot to the right with a two legs of the tripod in the river.
