SX50 down low: SX50. I had a little play with perspective. I can't touch my toes these days, so for low shots like this, I cheat by using a little fold up fishing stool, & sitting down...

DOOK Loc: Maclean, Australia

SX50.

I had a little play with perspective. I can't touch my toes these days, so for low shots like this, I cheat by using a little fold up fishing stool, & sitting down on the job. This was shot with the SX50 about 5" off the deck with camera in 'P' mode, ISO250, & forced flash. The town of Maclean can just be seen in the background.

angler Loc: StHelens England

Excellent shot DOOK.I know the feeling, you get down and and wait a while until someone helps you up. :thumbup: :thumbup:

nairiam Loc: Bonnie Scotland

DOOK wrote:

SX50.

I had a little play with perspective. I can't touch my toes these days, so for low shots like this, I cheat by using a little fold up fishing stool, & sitting down on the job. This was shot with the SX50 about 5" off the deck with camera in 'P' mode, ISO250, & forced flash. The town of Maclean can just be seen in the background.

Nice shot. I use the fold out screen to maximum advantage in low camera shots. Flick through 90 deg and Bob's your uncle.
Is that another strange marsupial? A duck billed bollard, perhaps?

Froggy Loc: Guernsey Channel Islands UK

DOOK wrote:

SX50.

I had a little play with perspective. I can't touch my toes these days, so for low shots like this, I cheat by using a little fold up fishing stool, & sitting down on the job. This was shot with the SX50 about 5" off the deck with camera in 'P' mode, ISO250, & forced flash. The town of Maclean can just be seen in the background.

just goes to show when there is a will there is a way, good work

DOOK Loc: Maclean, Australia

angler wrote:

Excellent shot DOOK.I know the feeling, you get down and and wait a while until someone helps you up. :thumbup: :thumbup:

Thanks Jim. You're right. We ain't 20 no more. :lol: :lol:

DOOK Loc: Maclean, Australia

Thanks Nairiam & Froggy. By the way, I did use the fold out screen--would have been mission impossible otherwise. Do you really think I could sit on a stool & look through a viewfinder 5" above the deck? lol. :lol: :lol:

EDIT. Maybe it's a platyboll or something. :lol: :lol:

nairiam Loc: Bonnie Scotland

DOOK wrote:

Thanks Nairiam & Froggy. By the way, I did use the fold out screen--would have been mission impossible otherwise. Do you really think I could sit on a stool & look through a viewfinder 5" above the deck? lol. :lol: :lol:

Na, nae really. What about the subject? Marsupial?

Dixiegirl Loc: Alabama gulf coast

LOL What you need is one of those gardening stools, Earl. You can then just scoot along sideways like a crab taking photos along the way as you scoot. :-D Love this shot, by the way.

DOOK wrote:

SX50.

I had a little play with perspective. I can't touch my toes these days, so for low shots like this, I cheat by using a little fold up fishing stool, & sitting down on the job. This was shot with the SX50 about 5" off the deck with camera in 'P' mode, ISO250, & forced flash. The town of Maclean can just be seen in the background.

DOOK Loc: Maclean, Australia

Dixiegirl wrote:

LOL What you need is one of those gardening stools, Earl. You can then just scoot along sideways like a crab taking photos along the way as you scoot. :-D Love this shot, by the way.

Thanks Donna. Your idea would be great on a hard surface. Not so sure about in sand or mud (where I often shoot from) though. lol. :lol:

Dixiegirl Loc: Alabama gulf coast

No, that wouldn't work. You'd get bogged down for sure. :-D

DOOK wrote:

Thanks Donna. Your idea would be great on a hard surface. Not so sure about in sand or mud (where I often shoot from) though. lol. :lol:

Wahawk Loc: NE IA

Nice shot! Love the different perspective!

SX2002 Loc: Adelaide, South Australia

Well Earl, just how low can a man get... :lol: :lol: :lol:
Nice shot and perspective...
Maybe we should start an "Old Crocks" club for those of us that can't "get down" like we used to... :lol:
I love these kind of pics, just a bit of fun mucking around with cameras...
Cheers,
Ron.

hb3 Loc: Texas

angler wrote:

Excellent shot DOOK.I know the feeling, you get down and and wait a while until someone helps you up. :thumbup: :thumbup:

Ain't that the truth.... :lol:

bee7474 Loc: Selah, Wa

Great shot, I know what you mean, these golden years are tough, but we are still here enjoying each others pictures. Thanks for sharing. Bee

greymule Loc: Colorado

DOOK wrote:

SX50.

I had a little play with perspective. I can't touch my toes these days, so for low shots like this, I cheat by using a little fold up fishing stool, & sitting down on the job. This was shot with the SX50 about 5" off the deck with camera in 'P' mode, ISO250, & forced flash. The town of Maclean can just be seen in the background.

:thumbup: :thumbup: Excellent capture. Good use of fill flash.