Definition

The method of taking pictures of faraway things using a special camera lens that makes them appear closer.

Example

The wildlife photographer used telephotography to capture stunning images of the birds from a distance.

Conversation

I just got a new camera that’s perfect for telephotography.

That sounds awesome! I've always wanted to try that technique.

You should! It really helps capture details from far away.

Definitely, I’ll have to borrow your camera and give it a shot.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Telephotography → It is formed from "tele-" (from Greek "tēle", meaning far or distant) and "photography" (from Greek "phōtos", meaning light, and "graphia", meaning writing or drawing). The word refers to the process of capturing images from a distance using light.

Memory Tip

Imagine capturing images from 'far away' ('tele-') using 'light' ('photography') — that's what telephotography means.

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