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For this weeks challenge, post photos using lens compression in your composition. Lens compression creates the appearance that the background has been pulled in closer, distorting it to be larger than it is. A perfect example of this technique is when the full moon is photographed with something right in front of it.
This is my example of compression. This church looks to be in the middle of the woods out in the country but it’s actually on a busy street in a city. The photo was taken with a zoom from a hill above the church. The focal length “compresses” the background making it appear closer.
Incarnation Church, Melrose
Try this technique and post the results. If you want, post your subject using various focal lengths to demonstrate the changes in how it affects the appearance of the background.
As always, new photos only for the weekly challenge please.
[URL="https://fstoppers.com/architecture/how-lens-compression-and-perspective-distortion-work-251737"]How Lens Compression and Perspective Distortion Work
What is Lens Compression and How to Use It In Your Photos
Why Size Matters - Perspective and lens compression in landscapes at 400mm - DIY Photography[/url]
This is my example of compression. This church looks to be in the middle of the woods out in the country but it’s actually on a busy street in a city. The photo was taken with a zoom from a hill above the church. The focal length “compresses” the background making it appear closer.

Try this technique and post the results. If you want, post your subject using various focal lengths to demonstrate the changes in how it affects the appearance of the background.
As always, new photos only for the weekly challenge please.
[URL="https://fstoppers.com/architecture/how-lens-compression-and-perspective-distortion-work-251737"]How Lens Compression and Perspective Distortion Work
What is Lens Compression and How to Use It In Your Photos
Why Size Matters - Perspective and lens compression in landscapes at 400mm - DIY Photography[/url]