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Photographing people and tall objects together
In three simple steps, let's observe what happens when…
We are looking at a beautiful building or some monument and want our picture with it. First reaction is to pull out camera and try to shoot from wherever we are — which is usually close to the building. It causes distortion and people appearing tiny in front of a large structure, if it fits at all.
Next we quickly learn that if the photographer walks a little, we can reduce the distortion. However, faces still remain mysterious dots on many occasions.
So next time you want a memorable photograph in which your grand kids can identify you… everyone take a walk away from the building and then shoot. Here's an example: These windmills are *very* tall, the yellow toy you see there is a large crane. It would be impossible to tell any person's face from this distance.
And here's Pritam's photo with the windmill… he is standing on a small hill, giving advantage for avoiding distortion while still being close enough to the windmill.
Hope this tip helps ;-) Cheers!
How I made the shot…
A friend just emailed me regarding this photograph… he was curious to know what setup I used and how did I light it…
Here's what I replied:
The "flash" is a Nikon SB 600 that I've borrowed from a friend. Everything else is explained already ;-) One doesn't always need a full studio to make good photos, tho I have the facility at home, I don't always pull out the whole circus for every photograph. Guess, I should start saying this more often… "Jugaad is the secret of my photography." Hehe!
