Change My Perspective By Changing Yours

In the world of photography, there’s an unspoken truth: if you want to see a different world, you’ve got to be willing to contort yourself into a human pretzel. The mundane becomes mind-blowing, the ordinary, extraordinary, and the ignored, Instagram-worthy. Welcome to the wild ride that is "Change My Perspective By Changing Yours"—a title that’s basically a call to embrace the weird and wonderful.

Let’s face it, most photos are taken at eye level because that’s where our heads live. But within that sea of same-same, there’s a goldmine of untapped potential. Want evolution in your photography? Then start by evolving your knees—they’re going to need to bend a lot.

Defy the norm. Abandon the comfort of standing upright and throw yourself into the thrill of unconventional angles. Get down on the ground (yes, dirt stains are badges of honor) or climb to the top of a tree (just don’t sue me if you get stuck). The world looks way more interesting when you’re slightly uncomfortable.

At ground level, everything changes. You’ll suddenly understand why toddlers spend so much time poking at grass. From down there, ants are giants, toys are skyscrapers, and your camera becomes a portal to a magical microcosm. And kids? Don’t just photograph them from above like some all-seeing overlord. Get on their level. Join their universe of giggles and chaos, where every blade of grass is a jungle and every pebble, a moon rock.

Or go the other way—head for the skies. Climb a ladder, a hill, or even your neighbor’s roof (just maybe ask first). From up high, everything looks cooler. Lines straighten out, horizons expand, and suddenly, that crooked street corner becomes the leading line of a masterpiece. Perspective isn’t just about where you stand; it’s how you bend the rules to tell a better story.

And with every shift in your vantage point, you’ll find a new story waiting to be told. Don’t just settle for what’s easy or obvious. Push yourself to crouch, crawl, leap, or balance precariously on a log while cursing your life choices. Because within that chaos lies magic.

So, fellow photographers, it’s time to shake things up. Say goodbye to the boring and hello to the bizarre. As Ansel Adams wisely said, "A good photograph is knowing where to stand"—and sometimes, that means standing knee-deep in mud or dangling off a tree branch. Go forth, experiment, and let your lens show the world that the best views come from the strangest places.