The Big Glass

Long-focal-length super-telephotos are obviously well suited to wildlife work. They also can give you a new perspective on your landscape photography.

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Published May 22, 2012

Using a longer lens, moving closer to the subject or choosing a larger subject will make the subject appear larger in the image frame.

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