Perspective is important to every photographer. With the creative use of perspective narrowed down through the lens of a camera,…
Perspective is important to every photographer. With the creative use of perspective narrowed down through the lens of a camera, a bit of gravel can look like a barren desert landscape or a few trees can trick the eye into thinking you’re deep in a centuries-old forest.
Who hasn’t seen real estate photos that inexplicably make a house and its rooms look several times bigger than they really are? Photos aren’t objective — they show what we want them to show.
This week’s photo challenge is about perspective: post a photo which is not what it seems to be. Make sure you share what the photo actually is of in its caption!
For those who are looking for an extra bit of challenge, show us two photos, each one showing a different angle or interpretation of the same subject:

Photo by Ash of Mighty Pretty Photos
The first photo makes me think of a world-weary man taking a rest. Maybe praying, maybe just staring into the void. But when you look at the second (uncropped) version, you see a much more complete (and possibly more amusing) view of the situation!
This is a great chance to put Cheri’s great cropping tips into practice. I used Adobe Bridge to crop this image, but fancy software isn’t required — WordPress.com has a crop tool built right in.
In a post created specifically for this challenge, share a photo that shows us perspective.
We look forward to seeing the unexpected!
~ Ash
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HERE’S HOW IT WORKS:
- Each week, we’ll provide a theme for creative inspiration. You take photographs based on your interpretation of the theme, and post them on your blog (a new post!) anytime before the following Friday when the next photo theme will be announced.
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hi Ash, thank you for inspiring us!
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whatever the perspective was, it didn’t warm up my heart:
http://flickrcomments.wordpress.com/2014/03/07/weekly-photo-challenge-perspective/
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mobile phone or not (= only paper letters) – that’s the question! Shakespeare didn’t know the choice like we have nowadays…
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Perspective…a great one. Looking for my photo now.
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It’s all in the way we perceive our world. One photo stories from Ometepe Island, Nicaragua. http://retirenicaragua.wordpress.com/2014/03/07/weekly-photo-challenge-speculating-on-perspective/
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i see your point of view — will be looking for a different perspective and post again here!
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See what’s tickling her to pieces! … surprise — click the link:
http://marichulambino.com/2014/03/08/weekly-photo-challenge-perspective/
Happy viewing!
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Here’s one from us! An interesting perspective, both visually & through the text, by someone with severe depression and anxiety.
http://brokenlightcollective.wordpress.com/2014/03/07/beneath-a-blanket-of-clouds/
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A classic…but always inspiring
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and my answer is there : http://icezine.wordpress.com/2014/03/07/perspective-weekly-photo-challenge/
2 pictures, 1 subject, 2 perspectives
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chosen:
http://flickrcomments.wordpress.com/2014/03/07/weekly-photo-challenge-perspective/
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Women at Work-On an International Women’s Day, This might be more relevant http://myvividvisions.com/2014/03/07/weekly-photo-challenge-perspective-women-at-work/
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My interpretation of the theme: http://esengasvoice.wordpress.com/2014/03/07/weekly-photo-challenge-perspective/
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Wow this is a tough one, here is my entry for this awesome challenge
http://shotwithmyphone.com/2014/03/07/weekly-photo-challenge-perspective/
All images shot and processed using my iPhone, comments more than welcome :).
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My entry for the week, taken in Prague:
http://bumblepuppies.wordpress.com/2014/03/07/convenient-perspectives-insult-my-intelligence/
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Great theme for the week, here’s my attempt: http://wp.me/p3VPVR-ed
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My personal Mars Rover. http://ambitiousdrifter.wordpress.com/2014/03/07/weekly-photo-challenge-perspective/
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Here is my contribution this weekend: http://wp.me/p3gqMf-7a
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Ph perfect, right up my alley to combine both photo challenges. Love it! Have a great weekend everyone 🙂 http://veronicaroth.com/friday-photo-challeneges
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http://travel-monkey.me/2014/03/07/weekly-photo-challenge-perspective/
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After the last week challenge again an awesome, great challenge!!!thats my contribution: http://jasysophie.wordpress.com/2014/03/07/weekly-photo-challenge-perspective/
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Nice perspective, i m looking forward sharing mine and discovering yours. In the meantime feel free to pass by at parislux.wordpress.com
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Here is my entry. Wish you all a happy weekend 🙂
http://hamburgundmeehr.wordpress.com/2014/03/07/weekly-photo-challenge-perspective/
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This is now the 2nd week my comments need moderation ! Last week nobody of WP explained and seems this week will be the same game.
If you don’t want me to participate, just let me know and I am off.
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Comments with more than one link go into moderation first, just FYI. Not sure why your perspective comment didn’t appear (looks like it’s just one link).
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http://unclespikes.wordpress.com/2014/03/07/weekly-photo-challenge-perspective-i/
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lovely photograph
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Haircut in Manado: http://insellos.wordpress.com/2014/03/08/weekly-photo-challenge-perspective/
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This is my perspective http://roastbeefandrakija.wordpress.com/2014/03/07/weekly-photo-challenge-perspective/
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Perspectives from the Serengeti…
http://scottseyephotos.wordpress.com/2014/03/07/weekly-photo-challenge-perspective/
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Let’s play with perspective on plastic men and plastic cars!
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http://tillallarefun.wordpress.com/2014/03/07/low-shots-and-close-ups-of-plastic-toys/
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Visit my entry for this challenge: http://wp.me/p3emoI-bc
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Surprise !… http://filimages.wordpress.com/weekly-photo-challenge/wpc-perspective/
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Ewening glow:
http://follygirlsphotoworld.wordpress.com/2014/03/07/weekly-photo-challenge-perspective/
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Perspective and the Truth…shifting sands. Thanks for the prompt!
http://scillagrace.com/2014/03/07/weekly-photo-challenge-perspective/
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Do you want to play the guessing game? I have a few photos that take some thinking with this perspective theme.
http://milkapejovic.com/2014/03/07/wordpress-weekly-photo-challenge-perspective/
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Tough challenge… http://sfchapman.wordpress.com/2014/03/07/weekly-photo-challenge-perspective/
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