In life I always try to see things for a different point of view.
From 9 to 5 (well 8 to 4) I am a teacher and seeing an experience through the eyes of a 12 year old can be a huge advantage, invariably avoiding conflict and leading to an amicable outcome.
In my free time as a an amateur artist and photographer, I also find that when you see things from a different perspective it can lead to giant leaps in creativity.
Allowing yourself to be the other, and to see the world through a different pair of eyes can inspire you to be a better artist and photographer, capable of works that are more compelling to the viewer.
So, when I travel I endeavour to find an alternative viewpoint of a city, both to photograph and to experience.
Here are some examples of my photographs of cities from a different perspective, from time spent in Cairo, Amsterdam, New York, London, Venice and Stockholm.
Cairo, EGYPT

Cairo through the railings of the Citadel, Egypt.
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands
NEW YORK CITY, UNited States of AMERICA
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY

View over Budapest from the Citadella with Liberty Bridge in the background
LONDON, ENGLAND
VENICE, ITALY

Piazza San Marco through the balcony of the Basilica in Venice, Italy.
JAIPUR, INDIA
STOCKHOLM, Sweden
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

Driving across Sydney Harbour Bridge
5thingstodotoday March 23, 2014
Would you be interested in joining my live webinar next Saturday?http://www.5thingstodotoday.com/live-webinars/. Thank you very much. David Ridings
alidunnell March 24, 2014
Hi David, I would be interested in joining the live webinar next Saturday, but just wondered what it entails? I clicked on the link you sent me and it said I have to pay, which I would rather not do. Can you give me more details. Thanks Ali.
Kaylie December 12, 2017
I need to do this myself. I often travel with my 6 year old and he often points out things I have missed. I love the mood you have captured with these photos.
Ali Dunnell December 12, 2017
Thanks – it is great when kids point out different things. I have three children, 9,9 and 7, so a little older than yours now, and know exactly what you mean. Ali