This handsome hootie is from Mike Lentz. He provides suggestions now and then for how to compose better outdoor photographs, like today’s tip:

From Mike Lentz Nature Photography

Zooming out on a photograph can often times make it compositionally more pleasant by providing a wider view and incorporating more surrounding elements. This allows for a better balance of negative and positive space, leading to a more harmonious composition.

Including more of the environment in the frame can also provide context and depth, enhancing the overall visual impact of the image. Additionally, zooming out may allow for a more natural and relaxed perspective, creating a sense of ease and openness that can be appealing to the viewer. Overall, zooming out can result in a more cohesive and visually engaging composition.

That in a nutshell explains hands down why I prefer a high end zoom lens over any fixed lenses.

Northern Saw Whet Owl in Cedar Tree roost February 2024