telephoto

/ˌtɛləˈfoʊtoʊ/ /ˌtɛləˈfoʊɾoʊ/

Meanings

noun

A photograph taken through a telephoto lens.

Examples :

"The blurry telephoto of the bird feeder showed a tiny hummingbird drinking nectar. "

adjective

Of or pertaining to a lens system used to produce an enlarged image of a distant object.

Examples :

"The photographer used a telephoto lens to capture a clear picture of the bird perched on the distant tree branch. "

technology electronics device media

Related Words

hummingbird noun

/ˈhʌmɪnˌbɜːd/ /ˈhʌmɪŋˌbɜːd/ /ˈhʌmɪŋˌbɝd/

Any of various small American birds in the family Trochilidae that have the ability to hover.

"The hummingbird hovered near the feeder, its wings a blur. "

photographer noun

/fəˈtɒɡɹəfə/ /fəˈtɑɡɹəfɚ/

One who takes photographs, typically as an occupation.

"The photographer captured beautiful pictures of the school's annual talent show. "

pertaining verb

/pəˈteɪnɪŋ/ /pɚˈteɪnɪŋ/

To belong to or be a part of; be an adjunct, attribute, or accessory of

"The documents pertaining to my car insurance claim are now all submitted. "

through noun

/θɹuː/ /θɹu/

A large slab of stone laid in a dry-stone wall from one side to the other; a perpend.

"The dry-stone wall used a large, flat through to support the top stones. "

photograph noun

/ˈfəʊ.tə.ˌɡɹɑːf/ /ˈfoʊ.tə.ˌɡɹæf/

A picture created by projecting an image onto a photosensitive surface such as a chemically treated plate or film, CCD receptor, etc.

"The photograph of the class showed everyone smiling during the school trip. "

picture noun

/ˈpɪktʃə/ /ˈpɪk(t)ʃɚ/

A representation of anything (as a person, a landscape, a building) upon canvas, paper, or other surface, by drawing, painting, printing, photography, etc.

"The art class displayed a picture of a beautiful sunset. "

perched verb

/pɜːrtʃt/ /pɜːrtʃɪt/

To rest on (or as if on) a perch; to roost.

"The robin perched on the edge of the birdbath, getting ready to take a drink. "

distant adjective

/ˈdɪstənt/

Far off (physically, logically or mentally).

"The music from the party was distant, but I could still hear a few notes. "

produce verb

/pɹəˈdjuːs/ /pɹəˈdus/ /ˈpɹɒdjuːs/ /ˈpɹoʊ.dus/

To yield, make or manufacture; to generate.

"The farmer's fields produced a bountiful harvest of tomatoes this year. "

enlarged verb

/ɪnˈlɑːd͡ʒd/ /ɪnˈlɑɹd͡ʒd/

To make larger.

"The photographer enlarged the picture so we could see everyone's faces more clearly. "

drinking verb

/ˈdɹɪŋkɪŋ/

To consume (a liquid) through the mouth.

"He drank the water I gave him."

capture noun

/ˈkæp.t͡ʃə/ /ˈkæp.t͡ʃɚ/

An act of capturing; a seizing by force or stratagem.

"The capture of the school bully was celebrated by the entire student body. "