perspective compression

Beyond the Lens: Why Perspective Is More Than Focal Length

A telephoto lens compresses the background, they say. But that's geometry, not perspective. Perspective lives in where you stand, not what glass you use. Move your feet, and the relationship between foreground and background shifts entirely. The lens simply frames what your position has already decided. It's a liberating truth. For a deeper look at how environment shapes an image, our piece *Where the Wild Lives: Habitat Shapes the Story Beyond the Frame* explores this beautifully.