Re: Some help with CSS animation – shifting elements.

[joshuanhibbert]

In regards to the first query, I would recommend using the CSS property transform: scale(1);.

Second issue: declare the height and width of the image using CSS.

Also, have the images at 100% zoom on hover so there is no distortion.

Here is a fiddle to illustrate: http://jsfiddle.net/sl1dr/98ePh/