Florence, Italy

Photograph by Mike Pistone.

Cities 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.