A view angle can be used to create compelling composition to a photo. By choosing unusual angle of view, one can create a composition that is something out of the ordinary. You often see photos of famous sights that are photographed from the eye level and straight from in front of the sight. Many photos are taken from the most natural location and view angle which is of course logical. However, it means that many photos taken by different people from the same sight might look somewhat similar. That can be boring because the view in the photos is something that everybody sees while walking by the sight. The appeal of a photo can often be increased by choosing an unusual view angle instead of the natural one. A low view angle can be used to create interesting views.
This article gives good advice on the use of camera angles. I find it to be true that most photos are taken from eye level and I think its a little boring. It would be a refreshing change to vary different shot angles and give a different perspective to the famous sights of the world. I, for one, would prefer close up shots of most architecture over long-distance shots.
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I do agree that it is important to vary techniques to add variety and more viewer intrest. However, as far as architecture goes, I think long distance shots allow you to better understand the building, where its located and what the whole thign looks like. After all, there is the famous slogan "Location, Location, Location". A close up shot could be useful in showing emotion, which I think takes a backseat when seeing the architecture of a building.
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