The term "dutch angle" is a cinematographer's term for a shot where the horizontal frame line is not parallel to the horizon. In simpler terms, "dutching" is a camera tilt that is use to enhance the composition of an image. Camera tilts can add strong visual appeal to an otherwise dull shot.
Best advice for camera tilts in composing still images -- use them conservatively and always try a variety of angles including no tilt whatsoever. The variety will allow you to pick the strongest of the images from the series of slight to severe tilts.
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