Memorable travel photos? Follow the example of this photographer and interact with the environment imaginatively

Taking photos is always fun, but too often we just point the lens at something without really paying attention to what we're taking a shot of. And although it is true that some smartphones or cameras give better results than others, it is never really the fault of the device we use when we get poor pictures: with the right framing and perspective, even photos taken with cheap equipment can have an edge over a bland image captured by more expensive cameras.

When we travel, we are driven to take pictures of all the most famous and beautiful places we see. But if we want these photos to be truly unique, we should think of some creative ways to take them: we can follow the example of a Portuguese photographer, Hugo Suissas, who looks at various buildings and subjects with a lot of imagination, and makes sure to frame them so as to show the viewer what he really wants them to see in a unique, unusual way. Take a look at the photos by him below - they might be inspiring for you on your next trip or adventure.

Any street lamp, preferably framed so that the sun illuminates it from behind, becomes a drop of toothpaste. Who knows if this would also work with the lamp in the evening or at night?

Trip to Paris: the Louvre's pyramid is turned upside down and becomes the shining diamond in a priceless ring.

A little PhotoShop editing, and a sliced cucumber becomes a famous building like that of the Exzenterhaus in Bochum, Germany.

Have you ever thought that the external spiral staircases of a building could be seen as the shavings produced by a pencil being sharpened?

Checkmate: this is a much more unusual variation on the theme of all the photos taken every second in front of the Leaning Tower of Pisa!

The next time you see the arches of a bridge reflected in the river you could take a photo and then turn it into the wheels of a roller skate with a little photo editing!

The Sydney Opera House becomes an open book: a different way to celebrate the beauty of one of the most famous and beloved architectural works in the world.

Tibetan bridges are not only super exciting to walk across, but they can bring to life a creative photo like this one, where it looks like the end of the bridge is held between the photographer's fingers.

The next time you find yourself in front of some large arch (this is the one of the Praça do Comércio in Lisbon), look for the right perspective to be able to replicate a photo like this, making the arch itself a lock for a key.

You don't necessarily need famous monuments either: you can also be creative with objects found commonly in any city.

Any equestrian statue, for example, can become a miniature pet that trots along on your arm!

Would you like to replicate some of these photos?