Tuesday, 9 June 2015

composition - Are there guidelines for using "Dutch angles"?


Some authors such as this and this suggest tilting the camera so that the horizon is not level, presumably adding interest to a photograph.



Are there any guidelines for a beginner like me on when to use this technique (apparently known as Dutch angle, Dutch tilt, canted angle, oblique angle, German angle or jaunty angle), and the extent of the tilt?



Answer



You may check this: http://www.picture-thoughts.com/photography/composition/angle.html and this as well: http://digital-photography-school.com/using-diagonal-lines-in-photography/


I really love to shot with diagonal angle/lines. Hope this help you and let me know if not.


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