Yes, five and a half feet. Above the ground. That is the distance from which Uncle Fred takes every single picture.
Like this:
A street shot from 5.5 feet above ground level
Now instead, why not get close to the ground? Like this. And look at the difference that makes:
A street, shot from 12" above ground level
Much more intimate and dramatic.
…or perhaps even tilt it, using a mis-named “Dutch Angle”?
A street shot from 6" above ground level
Now it’s like we are crawling on the ground.
Try to get interesting angles. Avoid the ubiquitous Uncle Fred straight-and-level 5.5′ AGL position when you can do better.
Michael
I guess it’s safe to say you son was not with you when taking the 6″ & 12″ photo off the ground.
A little embarrassing for a young man to be seen like that. but you’re not lying in the middle of the road on vacation(Travel Photography seminar) a few great shots
Spot on. And indeed, at my age I do not mind how silly I look. One of the many benefits of not being 15 anymore.