Any rules for shooting SUPER wide?

What "rules" should I pay attention to when shooting super wide? Are there any tricks for shooting 10-20??? Thanks in advance

Ya. all the trees point to the center...all the legs look longer...light passing thru at the accute angles that it must create halos of darker colors at the outside...be ready to be happy!

Watch out for your shoes...

The rule is... there's no rule.

what about composition? How should u set up a composition for UWA? Rule of thirds still in effect?

WildWolf wrote in post #2127844
what about composition? How should u set up a composition for UWA? Rule of thirds still in effect?

Level the camera, to avoid distortions. Unless you want distortion...

If shooting people, put them in the center of the image. Also to avoid distorted faces...

Rule of thirds still apply, unless you want to break it...

I always challenge myself to try to shoot with the least amount of distortion with this lens. Unless, I want some distortion.

Rhinotherunt wrote in post #2127925
I always challenge myself to try to shoot with the least amount of distortion with this lens. Unless, I want some distortion.

How do you that?

do you still use the 1 over focal length rule of thumb for shooting between 10-22?

I shoot one over focal length wide, I avoid my shadow and my feet. I also full the diffuser out on the flash.

Play with distortion and get creative. Photographers are afraid to paint outside the lines sometimes. Please do break the rules.

If the camera is level you will get less distortions. Look at your vertical and horizontal lines, but if you want some distortion till the camera forward, back, or to a side...

Depending on what you're shooting, you can really maximize your DoF by shooting at the hyperfocal distance... Basically everything will be sharp in the shot. Landscapes in particular are good subjects for using this technique.

With an UWA you can use the distortion to your advantage. Look for peculiar and not-so-typical angles to shoot from. Down low. Up high. From an edge...

For classic landscapes, keep the camera level, use the highest aperture possible (18-22 is good) and make sure the immediate foreground is in sharp focus (I often focus manually on something in the front third of the shot ensuring it will be in sharp focus and allow the great DOF to keep the back ground in focus as well). Have fun with the UWA ...its great.

Shooting ultrawides require you to really try to force a sense of depth. A great rule to remember is to include something in the foreground, mid ground, and background to add a sense of depth.