When I first read the post on Travel theme – Behind, I thought that I’d be hard pressed to find many photos to fit the theme. But then I realized rear facing photos can add another dimension to photography. Here is my list of tips on photography from behind.
My Ten Tips for Photography from Behind
- A shot taken from behind can set the tone and be made far more interesting. Some pensive brooding by my daughter, on the Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia.
What was she thinking? She hates road trips, so perhaps it was that, or maybe she was a little bored with the scenery? Surely not! Look at it!
2. Sometimes you can get an unexpected shot from behind!
[Take note, this one is for you, Peggy!!]
3. Sometimes the best angle is found from behind!
A Street entertainer in Brisbane, Australia.
4. The mood of a photo can be changed with a posterior shot!
Without the teen standing there, it might have been just another seascape. Instead, it became dramatic and I was concerned for the boy’s safety at at Ballina, Northern NSW.
5. A shot focusing behind can draw attention to where you want viewers to look.
Looking down the Floibanen, Bergen, Norway
and direct the eye…
Copenhagen Town hall tower, Denmark
6. Subjects don’t always need to be looking directly at the camera lens.
Sheep in Golfjellet, Norway
7. Sometimes the subject begs to be photographed from behind!
A garden ornament in Whitby, New Zealand
8. The rear shot can be humorous, enhanced by nature, or man!
No, it wasn’t me who did this! Vigeland Sculpture Park, Oslo
9. The background behind can emphasize the message you are trying to convey
Art Exhibition by Ron Mueck
10. There is also the metaphorical meaning to one’s theme.
Art Exhibition by Ron Mueck
Pondering about something behind one’s back?
Something to Ponder About
