Tilt-shift

A lens or camera movement that can tilt the lens (to change the plane of focus) and shift it (to move the image without moving the camera). See also shift lens and Scheimpflug principle.

Shifting keeps tall buildings straight and avoids converging verticals. Tilting can make a whole landscape sharp, or, in the opposite direction, make a real scene look like a small model. These movements come from the view camera.

Martin Kaninsky

Martin is the creator of About Photography Blog. With over 15 years of experience as a practicing photographer, Martin’s approach focuses on photography as an art form, emphasizing the stories behind the images rather than concentrating on gear.

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