Wide Angle & Telephoto Photography

Wide Angle & Telephoto Photography:

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Definition: This approach will render interesting outcomes as the lens distorts the foreground subject. Wide-angle lenses can be employed when shooting close-ups for a unique approach to working with foreground elements, unusual perspectives and extended depth of field. These combinations can create some of your most dynamic landscape images.



Equipment: 

- Wide angle lens e.g. 18 mm – 24 mm.
- Tripod.
- Open space to photograph/Subject.
- Correct camera settings.



Camera Settings:

- Combine a wide angle of view with a deep depth of field by using an aperture of f/8 or smaller.
- ISO 200/400
- Shutter speed 1/250"



These images feature a wide angle view, typically of landscapes. I am interested in this technique as it would work well with my theme of nature. In the images, there seems to be a specific subject in the centre and then a landscape surrounding. I could use this in my own personal investigation and focus on a wide landscape with a person in the centre. 

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These photographs were taken in a field/orchard where there was an open landscape for wide angle shots. I used a few different apertures to find the correct one for the shot but some of the images are still over exposed. The shutter speed used was 1/250". Overall, I think that these photos display some of the qualities found in the research images and feature a wide angle relating to my theme of nature. To improve this shot, I would use better camera settings as well as planning a more interesting shot. I might in the future set up a more interesting shot rather than trees in a landscape, such as finding layering hills. To improve these images, the first step would be to find the right view and consider a specific subject. In progression to this technique, I would consider using it in my personal investigation and further experiment. 

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