When the wrong lens is the right one
Work on a local project
Stay close to home (or near your place of work) and turn your shoot into a long-term project. You'll develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of both your subject and its environment, and staying local means you can more readily react to favourable weather conditions.
Include a point of reference
Where possible consider including a recognisable point of reference such as a building, monument or beauty spot to provide a strong sense of context. Whilst separation between subject and landmark is desirable, it is not always necessary for the landmark to be in sharp focus if its shape is recognisable.
Think landscape
Treat this approach to wildlife photography in a similar way to landscape photography, with the foreground interest being provided by the wildlife subject. Good light, use of shadows, and
