Zooming in

Am I the only one who thinks of Grover's near-and-far skit while zooming in and out with a camera? OK, maybe that's just me.

As much as I love that Sesame Street clip, I like zoom capability even more. Telephoto lenses and optical zoom technology can score you a picture that looks like you were right beside your photo subject.

Digital cameras and even mobile phones that let you snap close-up shots without disturbing wildlife make photo outings

      AWESOME!!!

Red Fox in the Cavendish area of
Prince Edward Island National Park

(Note: Trust me, you'll want to disable the digital zoom option or you'll end up wasting your photo opportunity. You'll also want to steady your camera on a tripod or anything else that's available, because zooming in magnifies movement and can interfere with your photo quality.)

Comments

  1. RachelleFriday, February 24, 2012 8:10:00 am

    Love the dark boots this guy is wearing. Reminds me of Puss in Boots :)
    Your photos are so beautiful, Lise. I wish someone had told me that tip about digital zoom a decade ago!

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  2. UnknownSunday, February 26, 2012 1:01:00 pm

    Thanks for the compliment about my photos, Rachelle.

    BTW, as far as I could tell, the fox didn't have an Antonio Banderas accent. LOL But what a rich and colourful coat.

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  3. LiseWednesday, February 29, 2012 10:03:00 am

    This is indeed a beautiful photo. You could use it to enter the photo contest with Costco.

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  4. UnknownWednesday, February 29, 2012 5:23:00 pm

    Thanks, Lise. Glad you enjoy my pics. How fun would that be to win a photo contest?! I have tons of practice to go, but I sure have fun learning as I go.

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