“Choose a subject in front of a background with depth. Select your shortest focal length and take a close low viewpoint, below your subject. Find a natural point of focus and take the shot.”
11mm (on crop sensor)
The distortion caused by the wide-angle lens is quite noticeable here. This is evident in the curvature of the trees and posts in the background, as well as the exaggeration of the subject’s features.
For portraiture, this effect is generally not flattering, as demonstrated here. However, it can have its creative uses in certain contexts.
