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Month: January 2009

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The Psychology of the Telephoto Lens

The Psychology of the Telephoto Lens

by Stanley LearyJanuary 14, 2009March 28, 2026

Nikon D3S, ISO 200, f/5.6, 1/125, & 300mm using an Alienbees 1600 Flash for fill flash. “What I need is a telephoto lens.” We’ve all said this. But, unfortunately, it doesn’t take long to discover…

The Psychology of the Wide-Angle Lens

The Psychology of the Wide-Angle Lens

by Stanley LearyJanuary 5, 2009September 1, 2025

Some folks choose a telephoto lens to see how close a subject can appear - a bear, for instance. But, unfortunately, these same people doubtlessly chose a wide-angle lens to get-it-all in the picture, usually a…

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