Compressed perspective

This is a beautiful and texturally appealing image that uses composition, of which the compressed perspective is a crucial part, to expert effect. The colours add another attractive dimension.

Landscape scenes such as this are often shot with a wide angle lens to create the impression of space and drama, but here this scene has been shot with a telephoto lens to create an almost claustrophobic effect, with trees converging on top of each other.

Most people associate compressed perspective with landscape photography, but this image shows how effective it can be for street and urban photography. A really effective and interesting image that any street photographer would be proud of.