1. viewpoint(n = noun.cognition) point of view, stand, standpoint - a mental position from which things are viewed; "we should consider this problem from the viewpoint of the Russians"; "teaching history gave him a special point of view toward current events"
is a kind of position, posture, stance
has particulars: cityscape, landscape, angle, slant, complexion
2. viewpoint(n = noun.location) vantage point - a place from which something can be viewed; "from that vantage point he could survey the whole valley"
is a kind of vantage
viewpoint, n. a point of view, a standpoint.