Close-ups and silhouettes: Get a different perspective in your photos

Sometimes, you just feel like shaking things up a bit. When you tire of all the portraits and landscapes, you might want to try your hand at shooting some common scenes from unusual perspectives. Close-ups, for example, let you zoom into hidden details of flowers and other small subjects. Silhouettes add a sense of drama and excitement to everyday scenes. When you're ready to try your hand at these techniques, check out the tips in "Use Your Camera's Macro Mode for Great Close-Ups"--and build on the information there with the tips in this slide show.