I often shoot close-ups of plants lying flat on the ground; I like this perspective very much. For this purpose I carry a thin tarpaulin in my daypack.
Most people who catch sight of me in this unusual posture are taken aback and … Well, I do not really want to know what they think.
Is there a risk of getting dirty when I take photographs from this POV? Yes, sure, this may happen. On my photo outings I usually wear comfortable, sturdy clothes, which can get dirty.
I took this photo in Basel’s Kannenfeldpark two days ago. The sun was setting; the crocuses are illuminated by the last beams of sunlight.