View of Florence, Italy from the top of a church
Man preparing noodles on a Bangkok street
Fog around Golden Gate Bridge and city skyline
Boat sailing along coast of Hong Kong at night
Three men playing the fiddle
Muslims praying in a temple
Crowded stalls at a night market
Soldiers lined up at the Kremlin gates
Bicyclist in front of bright yellow pub building
Taj Mahal reflected in river water
Elevated highway structure
Street lamp and building shrouded in fog
Cable car in motion
Aerial view of a bazaar
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Florence, ItalyCities can be tough to shoot even for experienced photographers. In this gallery, get tips on how to capture the essence of urban spaces. Here, a wide-angle lens offers a sprawling view of Florence from the top of the city's famous Duomo, the Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore. (This photo was submitted to Your Shot.) Photo Tip: Because the angle of view of the wide-angle lens is much greater than that of the telephoto or standard lens, it’s obviously the lens to use where there’s limited space or the subject is large. Buy the Ultimate Field Guide to Photography »
Photograph by Mike Pistone, Your Shot

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