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Always Consider Perspective
Telephoto lenses are fun. They’re fun because they distort the perspective. In this photo, the courthouse is 1 mile away. The factory is 1 3/4 miles away. The church spire is about the same height as the courthouse. The block of buildings in front of the courthouse is much larger than it appears. The view looks much more interesting in this perspective than it appears in real life.
I could have used a very wide lens to make the entire scene appear miniscule in relation to the graves at the graveyard where this photo was taken. This would make the 2 photos so different, one would never guess they came from the same spot.
Perspective is important in life just as much as it is in photography. Remember that when arguing the news, politics, or anything controversial. People without your perspective will never see things the same. Don’t argue the “facts”, but try to understand their perspective. They may not want your perspective as it makes them uncomfortable. The view in the other guy’s perspective can be downright frightening.
