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.
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[...] 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. [...]
[...] 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. [...]
I absolutely love the way you explain things
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