20 Examples Of Low Angle Photography
In my previous post, 7 Tips For Great Low Angle Shots, I listed out a few ways to help shoot life from a lower angle. (And thanks to those of you who mentioned using Live View, especially if your rear LCD flips out!) Not all low angle shots need to be right on the ground looking up. Some great shots are taken slightly higher and can still show a large degree of perspective. To add some inspiration, I filed through the Creative Commons images on Flickr to find some examples that I find fun, exciting, different or just cool. I hope they spark a few ideas to get you out and shooting!
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81 Responses to “20 Examples Of Low Angle Photography” - Add Yours
January 25th, 2011 at 1:24 am
i took these in london and rome about a foot off the ground.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/50432810@N05/5229583123/in/set-72157625523444810/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/50432810@N05/5230315398/in/set-72157625398068851/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/50432810@N05/5230286790/in/set-72157625398068851/
January 25th, 2011 at 1:44 am
Nice JOB! I like the frozen leaf the best. Some great ideas
January 25th, 2011 at 1:48 am
Amazing! The one with the bike (2nd bike pic) actually makes me feel like I am moving!
January 25th, 2011 at 2:01 am
I like this. It’s hard for me to get down onto the ground and back up (permanently ruined knee) so I tend to just not do it. But I think it could really be fun to see things from the other side, so to speak.
My favorite shot is by far, the frozen leaf, but several others are quite striking as well.
January 25th, 2011 at 2:16 am
Hi
Great collection. I like to shoot low with my 10-20mm. Here are two shots of the same rusty vehicle from two different low perspectives. They convey totally diffferent connotations!
Blow Out: http://t.co/GX5wG75
Flat Tire, San Diego: http://t.co/ZWwWIZb
Regards, Erik
Kerstenbeck Photographic Art
January 25th, 2011 at 2:24 am
Here’s my shot! I hope you enjoy it!
January 25th, 2011 at 2:38 am
This is my best low angle shot….
http://www.flickr.com/photos/i-nacho/3825431852/
January 25th, 2011 at 3:24 am
Nice examples, though not the best way to photograph low angles “Live View” is certainly handy when the conditions are not so good. I’m kind of missing the Live View function on my old DSLR.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lendog64/5088245057/
January 25th, 2011 at 3:45 am
I really curious to to know how the photographer got that effect of water ripples. It is really beautiful
January 25th, 2011 at 3:48 am
Thought I’d add mine too…
January 25th, 2011 at 3:49 am
When I was a lad more than 50 years ago virtually all cameras were viewed at waist height and it was not until the advent of the japanese SLRs that eye level view finders came into vogue. I always preferred pictures taken at lower angles especially when taking pictures of people and portraits. It gives them a more majestic look.
January 25th, 2011 at 3:56 am
Here is mine[
img]http://serisha.smugmug.com/Other/My-Smug-Mug/14627034_F6pHf#1106610035_nGHsT-A-LB[/img]
January 25th, 2011 at 4:02 am
I love low angle photography. Here’s a couple of mine…
Wrigley Field –
http://www.flickr.com/photos/boukou9/3855003198/in/set-72157622011955733/.
Veterans Park, Milwaukee –
http://www.flickr.com/photos/boukou9/4019755378/in/set-72157622604160602/
January 25th, 2011 at 4:02 am
Just beautiful .. managed to get a few ideas.. cheers
January 25th, 2011 at 4:11 am
Great examples. I would have liked some comentary about what you like (as a working pro) in the various images. We would probaley have different thoughts but, it would be nice to hear your thoughts.
January 25th, 2011 at 4:19 am
These are all great. Sometimes the angle makes all of the difference.
One of my photos as an example
January 25th, 2011 at 4:22 am
Another vote to use live view…
January 25th, 2011 at 4:23 am
Very cool shots. I’ve always liked shots from lower angles. I’ll have to try some more of this technique and see how it goes. Thanks for sharing.
January 25th, 2011 at 4:58 am
The one by jamesjustin is amazing. I never really thought consciously about those yellow patterns on the floor, but the photo is like Japan encapsulated. Wish I still lived there. Fernando’s is my favourite, though.
January 25th, 2011 at 5:37 am
Hi All,
With a ultra wide angle it gets even better.
January 25th, 2011 at 5:47 am
This is a low shot of a stream here in New Jersey. It has been in the teens all week but this strong little stream refused to freeze.
http://kryssiesdailyphoto.blogspot.com/
January 25th, 2011 at 6:32 am
A great selection of shots – thanks for sharing!
Here are a couple of mine that I enjoyed shooting.
January 25th, 2011 at 6:54 am
I love low angle photography! This is my current favorite:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=182022648482232&set=a.174879819196515.40455.170070809677416
January 25th, 2011 at 7:04 am
Being a super-car fan it is easy to pick my favorite shot from all those, the Lamborghini Gallardo Superlaggera! Still, there is great variety in the type of photograph all these low-angle examples were chosen from. It has given me low-angle shot ideas I had not thought of before and seems like I have a photography project to try out this week. One past low-angle example of downtown Tampa:
http://jasoncollinphotography.com/blog/2010/4/1/photography-tip-vanishing-point.html
Will there be an accompanying high-angle post soon?
January 25th, 2011 at 8:41 am
These shots are INSANE!!!
January 25th, 2011 at 9:09 am
Wow, great choices. I especially like the b&w and the starfish-like leaf. Looking up gives great perspective.
January 25th, 2011 at 10:50 am
Nice collection of inspiring images. Makes me want to try some low angle shots.
January 25th, 2011 at 10:58 am
Amazing shots! You’ve shown that photography is a fine art that requires a unique and creative eye. Thanks for the post!!
Dan
http://www.photographerdetroit.net
January 25th, 2011 at 12:28 pm
I tried. :p
January 25th, 2011 at 3:33 pm
http://www.flickr.com/photos/neelelora/
January 25th, 2011 at 3:35 pm
Here is one from my work
http://www.flickr.com/photos/neelelora/5176362095/in/set-72157624987493335/
January 25th, 2011 at 4:29 pm
I dont say low angle but i say perspective
January 25th, 2011 at 7:41 pm
Thanks for using my photo – I was confused why I was suddenly getting so much more traffic at my Flickr site – all becomes clear now.
January 25th, 2011 at 11:31 pm
Why did the snail cross the road? I’m not sure. I didn’t have time to wait to find out
January 25th, 2011 at 11:35 pm
Snail crossing take two….
http://flic.kr/p/9d545s
January 26th, 2011 at 12:33 am
The VOD Cars picture of a Lamborghini makes sense. For most cars, low angle shots are better. Just like the car photography I do for my website.
Here’s a sample of a good shot of an airbagged Nissan Cefiro:
http://custompinoyrides.com/2010/12/vip-style-a32-nissan-cefiro-by-careation/
I said “most”, but not “all. Because sometimes, it can also be detrimental, like on this photo of a BMW, where the worm’s eye view didn’t turn out nice. And I higher angle shot would’ve been more appropriate:
http://custompinoyrides.com/2011/01/a-bimmer-with-bling-and-sing/
So it’s still best to shoot from different angles, and pick the best photos in the end. But make sure to throw in a few low angle shots, as it just may turn out to be awesome!
January 26th, 2011 at 12:56 am
Awesome angles and shots……
http://picasaweb.google.com/plmunish/2010#5566121787649872162/img
January 26th, 2011 at 7:00 am
oh what a new way of looking!
January 26th, 2011 at 7:06 am
Love the bike shot. Here are couple of mine. ( http://www.flickr.com/rhohit)
January 26th, 2011 at 8:49 am
Great pics! I love low angle shots. Lately I’ve started to incorporate more of the style into my own work. Thanks for the inspiration.
January 26th, 2011 at 10:49 am
Hi
My two previous images were of old rusty vehicles, but using a low composition approach to architecture and a wide angle lens can add some striking scope and drama as demonstrated in these shots
Behind the Green Door II, Rome: http://t.co/pDDxTIO
Mausoleum Door, Rome: http://t.co/WtCJ8gM
Library Courtyard, Rome: http://t.co/VtO1PgQ
I have thoroughly enjoyed looking at the contributors images in the comments section
Regards, Erik Kerstenbeck
Kerstenbeck Photographic Art
January 26th, 2011 at 9:27 pm
If you can’t compose on the LCD you can get right angle viewfinders that attach to a DSLR’s eyepiece. They’re L-shaped and you look down into the top of the L: basically they’re a periscope.
Some Ricoh cameras have an accessory electronic viewfinder that tilts up 90 degrees, eg GX100 & GX200.
It’s not terribly rigid, but an Ultrapod II will hold a 4lb camera a few inches off the ground and fit in a loose pocket. I have one and it’s a great ‘just in case’ tripod. Avoid the Ultrapod I, it’s too flimsy.
http://www.pedcopods.com/specsup2.htm
There’s also the Slik Mini tripod. I have one and it’s very good for table top and low angle work, although I’d prefer the ball head version rather than my tilt-and-swivel type. Slik doesn’t give a load rating; I’m guessing that a Canon 30D + 28mm would the realistic limit, and even that might be pushing it.
The Ultrapod and Slik are budget options rather than ideal choices.
One of my low angle shots (note the title):
http://mandenomoments.com/artistic/e2e34f31a
January 27th, 2011 at 10:14 am
Awesome images. Makes me want to view my own work from a different perspective.
January 27th, 2011 at 7:52 pm
Love the swans
Although they are creatures to treat with utmost respect at nesting time
January 28th, 2011 at 2:56 am
Simple shot taken lying down on a beach…
January 28th, 2011 at 3:13 am
Inspiring examples. I particularly like the frozen leaf and the escalator. I’ve tried a few low angle shots myself – here’s one I was happy with.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/finlap/5369936856/
January 28th, 2011 at 3:18 am
January 28th, 2011 at 3:21 am
January 28th, 2011 at 3:28 am
I like the frozen leaf low angle shot. That is so creative. It has inspired me. I wil make some composition and post back later.
January 28th, 2011 at 3:33 am
http://www.flickr.com/photos/adityo/5359225451/
January 28th, 2011 at 4:35 am
Great shots !
Here some of my low angle view on the beach.
January 28th, 2011 at 5:53 am
http://not-a-toy-mom.tumblr.com
January 28th, 2011 at 11:55 am
great bunch of photography. great to keep an open “perspective”
January 28th, 2011 at 1:32 pm
The two photos near the top with the leaves are awesome! I’m a huge fan of different angles. I think its the main thing that adds interest to a photo to keep you interested in the details. I take about 60% of my photos without looking through the viewfinder because I’m holding the camera high or low or on a funny angle. Thanks for an article right down my alley!
January 29th, 2011 at 2:35 am
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sabeecaptures/3292562938/
Have a look at this low angle pic ..
January 29th, 2011 at 5:11 am
If you have trouble getting down (and up) for low angle shots try a tripod. Auto focus and expose and either timer or remote release.
January 29th, 2011 at 11:11 am
Just wanted to say thanks for featuring my photo (the one of leaves in a gutter). And thanks to everyone for the faves on Flickr.
January 29th, 2011 at 2:05 pm
Fantastic collection of low angle images! Hard to pick a favorite!
January 30th, 2011 at 9:54 am
That lead image brought me in — well conceptualized, and executed.
January 30th, 2011 at 11:43 am
Love all these images.. Really cant pick a favorite!!
January 30th, 2011 at 3:02 pm
I love taking photos from a low angle – they can give an otherwise not so interesting photo a totally unique and interesting look. Great collection – here are some of my examples
http://lindaphotoart.wordpress.com/2010/10/17/summer-is-coming/over-the-table/
January 30th, 2011 at 4:58 pm
Uh, you realize you just posted a bunch of photos explicitly licensed “noncommercial” on a privately owned photo blog that has ads?
I love DPS and if it were my photo I’d be happy to grant usage, and furthermore I bet most of the people who posted those photos wouldn’t mind either. Just saying that legally speaking I think you’ve crossed a line.
January 31st, 2011 at 7:46 am
January 31st, 2011 at 7:49 am
Messed it up the first time. Photo of a bullsnake on a Colorado dirt road.
February 2nd, 2011 at 7:08 am
Great post! I’ll add one of mine, too!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/15421875@N08/4683429141/in/set-72157624253997269/
February 2nd, 2011 at 6:27 pm
Hi
Here is a low angle look at a Marine Jet…10mm gives some dynamics to this cool shot
DOUGLAS F3D-2 “SKY KNIGHT”: http://t.co/8DpjYa5
Regards, Erik
Kerstenbeck Photographic Art
February 4th, 2011 at 9:26 am
i love low angle shots, they make the coolest pictures
here are some of mine :
http://www.flickr.com/photos/amirpaz/3493947561/in/set-72157617668383580/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/amirpaz/4498105080/in/set-72157617668383580/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/amirpaz/2949301684/in/set-72157617668383580/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/amirpaz/4568883794/in/set-72157623969708104/
Amir
February 7th, 2011 at 10:55 pm
I love all picture and i thought i should upload main too….
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=241227&l=29470829c9&id=100001623282654
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=99526&l=d512f67006&id=100001623282654
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=136607&l=b073bddc6f&id=100001623282654
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=136610&l=f2718d77b9&id=100001623282654
February 8th, 2011 at 12:09 am
I love all the pic…i want to capture like this…thank you for sending me this link……have fun an TC
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=99525&l=8378d98e5c&id=100001623282654
February 8th, 2011 at 2:19 am
Inspiring pictures that make me want to go for a walk, and photograph during my lunch time.
February 17th, 2011 at 2:11 pm
Hi
OK, so this may be a bit of a strech for this topic, but this was surely shot at a low angle and at 850 Magnification!
The eye of an Ant using Scanning Electron Microscopy!
Here’s Looking at You!: http://t.co/oCS8mYR
Cheers, Erik
Kerstenbeck Photographic Art
February 18th, 2011 at 5:36 am
I haven’t been able to get down low since I bust my kneecap last July! I am looking forward to the day I can easily bend down low to take a decent low angle shot.
It’s something I love to do, alter the perspective and viewpoint of a shot somehow. I have had to play for now with high angle things, which are much easier.. lol
February 18th, 2011 at 5:41 am
Here’s one of my own personal favorites, Seattle’s Space Needle, taken from almost directly below.
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February 18th, 2011 at 5:42 am
http://www.flickr.com/photos/chandira/5374680292/
February 19th, 2011 at 2:47 pm
Hi
About as low as you can go – an antique circular Saw blade and all its rusty glory
SAW VX: http://t.co/YjsW9w4
Regards, Erik
Kerstenbeck Photographic Art
April 18th, 2011 at 9:59 am
greetings all
some great shots here! here’s a few i’ve taken:
April 18th, 2011 at 10:00 am
April 22nd, 2011 at 6:58 pm
I didn’t realize it had a name. It’s just the way I generally do things.
April 22nd, 2011 at 7:01 pm
I didn’t realize it had a name. It’s just the way I generally do things.
April 29th, 2011 at 1:19 pm
took this over the weekend at the beach
http://www.flickr.com/photos/imagebyterrianderson/5664175234/
August 8th, 2011 at 3:18 pm
i will try this low angle shots more often
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