Landscape, Nature And Travel Photography

Photography By Jim M. Goldstein

Photo Term Series #12: Telephoto Effect

The telephoto effect, created aptly when using longer focal length lenses, creates an altered perspective where distances are compressed or shortened. The net effect makes objects, that may be quite some distance apart, look close together. The longer the focal length the more pronounced this effect.

An example of this can be seen in my photograph “San Francisco” where the Golden Gate Bridge and city skyline are actually miles from each other.

San Francisco by Jim M. Goldstein

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1. Landscape Photography and Nature Photography by Jim M. Goldstein - JMG-Galleries - Reader Question: What lens do you use for your Landscape photographs? - August 1, 2007

[...] It might surprise people to know that some of the best landscape photos can be obtained with longer focal lengths provided by telephoto lenses. Lenses with longer focal lengths provide a Telephoto Effect that compresses the perceived distance between objects in the foreground and background of an image. This effect can provide a great deal of visual impact. [...]

2. Farallon Islands, California | JMG-Galleries - Jim M. Goldstein Photography: travel, landscape, and nature pictures - stock photos and fine art prints - April 6, 2009

[...] could be seen. This was a really rare super clear day. On this day I was using a 600mm lens and the Telephoto Effect which makes the islands to appear as though they’re just a short boat ride off the coast.  [...]

3. Giselemarie2010 - August 22, 2010

I absolutely love the way you explain things

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