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Wide Angle Lens – A camera lens with a wider view than that of a standard lens. Wide-angle lenses have a focal length smaller than the diagonal size of the film format.

Wildlife Photography – Photographing wild animals in nature.

Winter Photography – Photography done during the winter season, typically with snow on the ground. Most winter scenes require overexposure to ensure the white scene is exposed as white and not gray.