MY ENGLISH ASSIGNMENT : ARTICLE ABOUT PHOTOGRAPH
Point of View in Photography: 4 Examples
While a lot of
beginners probably take the majority of their photographs
straight-on, it can be a good idea to start looking at subjects from different
angles. While you probably don’t want to be known as “the photographer who
always takes photos while lying down on the ground”, switching up your position
every once in a while can lead to very interesting results.
Here are a few
examples of a point of view in photography.
1). Bird's Eye view
When
photographing a subject from above, it is known as a “bird’s-eye view”. This
could be taken from up in the sky, such as when flying in a plane, or could
simply be taken by standing on a ladder, slightly above your subject.
Photographing from this point of view can make viewers feel as though they are
superior to the subject – such as a stern father looking down on his
misbehaving child – or protective over the subject. If the subject is an
inanimate object, it can sometimes make the viewer feel as though there is a
separation between them and the subject.
Photographing from a bird’s-eye view can be especially effective if shooting landscapes from a helicopter or with a drone. What seems like normal landscapes from the ground turn into beautiful, abstract works of art when seen from above.
2). Becoming The Subject
This
point of view tends to be the most effective, especially when photographing
human subjects. To use this technique, photograph your subject from the point
of view of the person interacting with the subject. For instance, if you were
to take a shot of someone making dinner, take a photograph of the food as if you were the
chef – perhaps even including hands in the foreground for reference.
These
sort of images make the viewer feel as though they are experiencing the scene
themselves and makes it easy to put themselves in the photographer’s place. An
image from this point of view can be captivating, heartwarming, or even
slightly disturbing depending on the subjects you decide to photograph.
3). Eye Level
This
is the most common way to photograph a subject. After all, it is typically the
way we regard most subjects in our day-to-day lives, especially other people.
In the photo below, two-time New York Film
Academy (NYFA) Photography and Cinematography Alum Xavier Velasquez
demonstrates this skill with an eye-level photo of a skateboard. Velasquez is a
Cinematographer, Photographer, Audio Engineer, Sound designer, and veteran.
While
photographing humans from eye level is fairly common, this approach can also be
quite useful in nature. What would happen if you photographed other subjects
from eye level, such as an animal? While we interact with people on the same
level every day, we hardly get face-to-face with a fox, a bird, or a snake.
Since
we often don’t interact with these sorts of subjects at eye level,
photographing them from this perspective allows viewers to feel more connected
with them – especially if the subject is making direct eye contact with the
camera. It evokes a sense of familiarity and empathy, even with animals that we
would be frightened to find ourselves face-to-face with in real life.
4). Worm's Eye View
Photographing
from below is sometimes referred to as a “worm’s-eye view” as if you were a
worm looking up at the world around you. As you can imagine, this makes all
subjects look very large, even if they are very small in reality. As opposed to
images shot from above, subjects presented in this way look as though they hold
power over the viewer, and can seem very intimidating. By photographing a subject
from a worm’s eye view, you automatically make the viewer feel vulnerable, even
if the subject itself isn’t frightening.
the photograph of the seat and the man leaning over, you
really feel as though you are laying on the ground, looking up at the bottom of
his sneakers. Getting down on the ground allows you to see scenes that you
wouldn’t ordinarily experience in your everyday life.
1). What
is a bird's-eye view in photography?
>> A
bird's-eye view in photography is when the subject is photographed from above,
either from a high position like a plane or by standing on a ladder. This angle
can make the subject appear smaller and create a sense of separation or
superiority between the viewer and the subject.
2). Who
can benefit from experimenting with different points of view in photography?
>> Photographers, especially beginners, can benefit from experimenting with different points of view. It helps them discover new creative angles and make their photographs more dynamic and interesting.
3). When
should a photographer use the worm's-eye view?
>> A photographer should use the worm's-eye view when they want to make a subject appear larger or more imposing, as this angle emphasizes the power and scale of the subject by shooting from below.
4). Where can a bird's-eye view be especially effective?
>> A bird's-eye view can be especially effective in landscape photography, particularly when taken from a helicopter or drone, as it can turn ordinary landscapes into abstract works of art.
5). Why
does the eye-level point of view create a sense of familiarity with the
subject?
>> The eye-level point of view creates
a sense of familiarity because it mirrors the way we naturally see the world in
our daily interactions, especially when photographing people or animals at eye
level.
6). How
can changing the point of view impact the viewer’s interpretation of a
photograph?
>> Changing the point of view can
drastically alter how the viewer interprets the photograph. For example, a
bird's-eye view can make the subject seem small and insignificant, while a
worm's-eye view can make the subject appear powerful and intimidating.
LIST VERBAL DAN NOMINAL SENTENCES:
1. Verbal
- Take photographs straight-on.
- Switching up your position.
- Feel superior to the subject.
- Photographing from a bird's-eye view.
- Turn landscapes into beautiful works of art.
- Include hands in the foreground.
- Make viewers feel vulnerable.
- Evokes a sense of familitary.
- Allows viewers to feel connected
- Regard most subjects in day-to-day lives.
- Point of view in photography.
- Bird's-eye view as a perspective.
- Subjects of the photographs.
- Helicopter for aerial photography.
- Food as a subject.
- Skateboard in an eye-level photo.
- Chef's hands in the foreground.
- Worm's-eye view for dramatic effects.
- Snake photographed at eye level.
- Sneakers in a worm's-eye perspective.
>> Pattern: S + V(s/es) + O
Example: "A bird’s-eye view (S) makes (V) viewers feel as though they are superior to the subject. (O)"
2. Simple Past
>> Pattern: S + V2 + O
Example: "A bird’s-eye view (S) made (V2) viewers feel as though they were superior to the subject.(O)"
3. Future Continuos
>> Pattern: S + will + be + V-ing + O
Example:
"A bird’s-eye view (S) will be
making (V-ING) viewers feel as though they are superior to the
subject. (O)"
4. Present Perfect
>> Pattern: Subject + have/has + past participle (V3)
Example: "Switching up your position (S) has led to very interesting results. (V3)"
ACTIVE AND PASSIVE CONTRUCTION:
ACTIVE:
1. "Are you laying on the ground, looking up at your subject?"
2. "Photographing from this point of view can make viewers feel as though they are superior to the subject."
3. "Switching up your position every once in a while can lead to very interesting results."
4. "The dynamic image shows a man laying in his child’s crib."
5. "An image from this point of view can be captivating, heartwarming, or even slightly disturbing."
PASSIVE:
1. "When photographing a subject from above, it is known as a 'bird’s-eye view'."
2. "These sort of images are made to make the viewer feel as though they are experiencing the scene."
3. "If this photograph was taken from any other perspective, the viewer wouldn’t feel as connected."
10 VOCABULARY (kosakata)
1. Point of view – sudut pandang
2. Angle – sudut
3. Perspective – perspektif
4. Subject – subjek
5. Composition – komposisi
6. Dynamic – dinamis
7. Bird’s eye view – sudut pandang burung (pandangan dari atas)
8. Worm’s eye view – sudut pandang cacing (pandangan dari bawah)
9. Relatable – dapat dihubungkan, dapat dipahami
10. Dramatic – dramatis
Conclusion : Exploring different points of view in photography can transform ordinary scenes into captivating visuals. By using angles like bird’s eye, eye level, becoming the subject, and worm’s eye view, photographers can evoke various emotions and perspectives—whether it’s a sense of superiority, connection, immersion, or vulnerability. These approaches help to break away from traditional, straightforward shots, allowing photographers to create more dynamic, engaging images that resonate deeply with viewers.
For a more complete article, you can check the following link:
https://www.nyfa.edu/student-resources/point-view-photography/
This is my English group assignment, thank you <3
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