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Three Lighthouse Views

A camera’s position changes the size and height of a subject in the frame. From below, a lighthouse can look towering; from above, it can look small.

In the picture

  1. Left lighthouse lantern: a low viewpoint makes the tower rise steeply above the horizon.
  2. Center lighthouse door: an eye-level viewpoint places the tower level with the horizon.
  3. Right lighthouse base: a high viewpoint makes the tower appear small against the water.

Examples

  • A photo of a friend taken from the floor can make them look tall.
  • A photo from a balcony can make a street below look tiny.

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Age 15