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Everyone wants to look their best in front of the camera. In that sense, we’re all bound to feel at least the tiniest bit of disappointment. And it’s not because we don’t look worthy of a perfect shot, but rather because a praying mantis throws an unwelcome photobomb like it's no big deal, or because the camera is wobbly.

Sometimes, though, the whole composition is off. Whether on purpose or by accident, it can bend the picture and our minds to make us look like real-life giants.

Bored Panda has compiled the funniest pics of unsuspecting giants who make the world around them look like a miniature amusement park. Watch out, King Kong, there is some strong competition in town!

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Already Tall (7 Ft Or More) Friend Accidentally Takes Optical Illusion Photo

Already Tall (7 Ft Or More) Friend Accidentally Takes Optical Illusion Photo

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My Boy Climbing An Old Rotten Tree Stump Looks Like A Giant Climbing Mountains

My Boy Climbing An Old Rotten Tree Stump Looks Like A Giant Climbing Mountains

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In photography and movie making, forced perspective is a technique that creates an optical illusion that makes objects appear larger, smaller, closer, or further away than they really are. The technique is often used humorously in various settings, but it can also work as a practical solution.

For example, renowned film director Peter Jackson, best known for his Lord of the Rings trilogy, used forced perspective to make certain characters look much shorter than others. No wonder he is about to receive a lifetime achievement award next month from the Visual Effects Society.

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I Took A Few Shots At Lake Louise Today And Google Offered Me This Panorama

I Took A Few Shots At Lake Louise Today And Google Offered Me This Panorama

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This Picture Of A Friend Hiking Makes Him Look Like A Giant Sitting Amongst Mountains

This Picture Of A Friend Hiking Makes Him Look Like A Giant Sitting Amongst Mountains

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Stephanie Kay-Kok, a Netherlands-based photography connoisseur, shared some useful tips on creating some great pictures with forced perspective.

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“When you’re shooting alone, getting a forced perspective composition just right can be difficult. Unless you’re working with objects that are within hand’s reach, you’ll have to walk back and forth to reposition the subjects and check their position in your viewfinder, over and over.”

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A Giant Hanging From A Waterfall

A Giant Hanging From A Waterfall

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The Way My Friend's Uncle Is Sitting Makes Him Look Like A Giant

The Way My Friend's Uncle Is Sitting Makes Him Look Like A Giant

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This Woman Seems As If She's A Giant Lounging In The Ocean On A Large Mountain

This Woman Seems As If She's A Giant Lounging In The Ocean On A Large Mountain

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Turns out, with another person, you’ll be able to make the necessary adjustments hassle-free. If you’re alone, though, good props may be an option too. Stephanie suggests that the best props relate to the environment somehow, strengthening the connection between the foreground and background.

In the end, make sure you have the right composition, as it's key in forced perspective. Place the objects in the environment so that they serve your vision, and make sure you experiment a little. Look for creative angles and out-of-the-box ideas to make the shoot more entertaining.

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Tiny Kid, Giant Dad

Tiny Kid, Giant Dad

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Giant Lady Leans On Building

Giant Lady Leans On Building

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My Brother Looks Like A Giant In This Easter Pic

My Brother Looks Like A Giant In This Easter Pic

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Yort
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Plot twist, the brother is really just 8 feet tall.

#18

The Optical Illusion Of This Photograph Makes It Look Like There Is A Micro-Human Next To My Mate

The Optical Illusion Of This Photograph Makes It Look Like There Is A Micro-Human Next To My Mate

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Took This Photo, Later Realized That She Looked Huge

Took This Photo, Later Realized That She Looked Huge

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This Photo Makes Me And My Friends Look Like Giants In A Forest

This Photo Makes Me And My Friends Look Like Giants In A Forest

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#21

This Optical Illusion Makes My Friend Look Like A Giant

This Optical Illusion Makes My Friend Look Like A Giant

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#22

Accidental Forced Perspective Makes Me Look Like A Giant

Accidental Forced Perspective Makes Me Look Like A Giant

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My Friend Took A Photo Of Me Sitting On A Wall That Ended Up Looking Like A Giant Sitting On The End Of A Pier

My Friend Took A Photo Of Me Sitting On A Wall That Ended Up Looking Like A Giant Sitting On The End Of A Pier

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My Grandfather Looks Like A Giant In This Photo

My Grandfather Looks Like A Giant In This Photo

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#26

I'm Not A Giant , I'm Just Installing New Flooring At A Pre-School

I'm Not A Giant , I'm Just Installing New Flooring At A Pre-School

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The Lighting At My School's Talent Show Made This Picture Look Photoshopped

The Lighting At My School's Talent Show Made This Picture Look Photoshopped

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The Miniature Shopping Carts At The Local Pharmacy Make My 11-Month-Old Son Look Like A Giant

The Miniature Shopping Carts At The Local Pharmacy Make My 11-Month-Old Son Look Like A Giant

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#30

Is That A Giant Kneeling On Water?

Is That A Giant Kneeling On Water?

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#31

I Look Like A Giant In This Picture

I Look Like A Giant In This Picture

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Photographing A Waterfall Miniature

Photographing A Waterfall Miniature

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This Picture My Brother Took In Ireland Makes It Look Like He's A Giant Walking Around The Countryside

This Picture My Brother Took In Ireland Makes It Look Like He's A Giant Walking Around The Countryside

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Giant Caught Standing On A Beach

Giant Caught Standing On A Beach

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My Older Sister Holding My 2 Giant Sons Around 1-Year-Old Each

My Older Sister Holding My 2 Giant Sons Around 1-Year-Old Each

My husband’s 6 ft and the shortest of the men in his family. His dad’s family is like purely Norwegian and massive (even a few ladies are over 6 ft).
And my sister is small (4’11”-5’0”).
The boys are both 90th percentile for height. My 1-year-old wears 2T clothing. My 3-year-old wears 5-6 year-old clothing.

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From The Angle I Took This From, My Friend Looks Like A Giant

From The Angle I Took This From, My Friend Looks Like A Giant

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#39

Photo Of Me Fixing Xbox Inadvertently Makes Me Look Like A Giant

Photo Of Me Fixing Xbox Inadvertently Makes Me Look Like A Giant

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Plus, you look like you're looking into who framed Roger Rabbit.

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My Kids On A Cliff Looking At The Ocean Makes Them Look Like Giants

My Kids On A Cliff Looking At The Ocean Makes Them Look Like Giants

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