Photography
Techniques.
By TJ
Tierney
For most photographers the most important factor in their
photography is the sharp quality of their images. To get the
very best quality we need to know which lenses to use and
the best time to use them.. There are several lenses on the
market today that should become part of our every day tool.
Standard lenses: are the most common use on today market.
A standard lens has a focal length between 40 mm and 60 mm,
which can be used for all types of photography. It’s the most
flexible of all the lenses and should remain on the camera
body at all times.
Telephoto zoom lens: for any one interested in wildlife photography
a telephoto lens should become your standard lens. With a
focal length of between 60 mm and 300 mm, this is also a perfect
lens for the sport enthusiast. The telephoto lens allows you
to capture the far away object and can also be used for landscape
images
You can use this lens for close-ups, but be careful with your
composition. Large areas of the image will become blank and
could destroy your picture.
When using a telephoto lens always make sure that you have
the camera supported with a tripod. If you cant use a tripod
try using a beanbag - rest the lens on the bag when taking
your images.
Wide-angle lens: is the choice of most landscape photographers.
They allow you to include as much of the scene as possible
when you look in your viewfinder with a wide focal length
of 17 mm to 40mm. The wider the lens you use, the closer you
need to be to an object of foreground interest, to add impact
to your photography. Ultra wide-angle lenses have a focal
length of 8 mm to 28 mm.
Macro lens: is perfect for ultra close-ups shots with an average
focal length of 100 mm. If you are looking to take images
of small objects, such as: flowers or insects, a macro lens
should become part of your camera bag. A macro lens will also
allow you to take unique abstract images. By using a wide
aperture with a macro lens on natural shapes can create the
perfect abstract image.
Be careful with focusing when using a macro lens, it is tough
on a good day and can be impossible if the weather is windy.
TJ Tierney is an award winning Irish Landscape photographer
and a freelance writer. If you are looking for some photo
tips visit the photography directory he frequently writes
for: Goldprints.com
or visit Shopping
sites To view some of his images visit his on-line gallery
@ Pictures
of Ireland
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