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10 Different Ways to Use a Wide Angle Lens
As a photographer, you have a great number of different tools to select from that will truly transform the way that a certain scene is perceived. Wide angle lenses are among the most versatile and important of these tools, as the combination of incredible detail and the massive scale they can shoot at is quite impressive. Although it may take some time to get used to this rather tricky lens, doing so will greatly benefit your photography, and make certain shots simple where they otherwise would not be possible at all. The advantages that wide angle lenses provide will change the way you approach your shot, and knowing how to work around some of the more difficult aspects of this lens that some photographers have trouble with will put you a step above the rest.
By Rhonda Taylor7 years ago in Photography
Texxx-Man Cosplay's Best Cosplay Interviews of 2018
I know it's been a while since I've written an article. Been busy with work and other things. Excited for the Christmas break to take a few days off to have time for myself. There's less than two weeks until we say goodbye to 2018, but before we do, I'm here to feature some of the cosplayers I have interviewed this year who have been making a difference in the cosplay community. I've interviewed over a dozen of them, but I chose a few who I believe go above and beyond of what they do.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 7 years ago in Geeks
NBA Christmas Day Preview
The NBA tradition of playing on Christmas games goes back to 1947, the league's second season. While Christmas is a day to be with family and unwrap presents and eat great food, it's a day to watch some of the best NBA action there is. Even though Nike again refused to give us special edition Christmas jerseys for the second year in a row (is it really that hard, guys?) December 25 should still be an entertaining day. So, here's a rundown of all the games that'll be happening and my predictions.
By Olamide Olatunbosun7 years ago in Unbalanced
A Year in the Life of a Teacher
I’ve had many of you who are reading this. You should be congratulating US. Who is "US"? We are the teachers who taught you to read. We are the very brave souls who furthered our education so that you could further yours. We endured years of college and amassed a collection of degrees just so that you can go further in your life.
By Maurice Bernier7 years ago in Education
The 10 Best Nintendo Switch Games of 2018
Another year, another 365 days of amazing games for the Nintendo Switch. That's right, I'm back at it again after compiling last year's best Nintendo Switch games of 2017 list. Last year brought us fun and beautiful experiences like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Super Mario Odyssey, and Mario & Rabbids: Kingdom Battle. I have to admit that this year wasn't quite as good as last, but that doesn't mean there's nothing to play. In fact, some of my favorite games for the system came out this year.
By Katie Marchbank7 years ago in Gamers
Sustainable Shopping
I can vividly remember visiting my older cousins when I was a child and getting ecstatic when I walked through the door and saw three gigantic garbage bags filled with clothes for me to try on and shop "for free." There would be college t-shirts that made me feel like a grown up and there would be nice dresses that I knew I would never wear, but they would look good in my closet when my friends came over to play.
By Ashley Dean7 years ago in Styled
1968: The Presidential Race and the Democratic National Convention
The numerous events that led to the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in 1968 were both challenging and heartbreaking. The assassination of civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy, the peak of the Vietnam War, and Lyndon B. Johnson’s withdrawal from running for re-election all shaped not only the year 1968, but the all-important race for the presidency as well. With the height of protesting the Vietnam War, the Democratic National Convention turned violent, on the inside and out, when police officers patrolling the convention started beating protesters in the streets on national television.
By Shandi Pace7 years ago in The Swamp
How to Create Successful Goals for the New Year
With the year coming to a close and the excitement of what the next 365 days might bring, we are all creating the new year's resolution list in our minds. While I'm not a fan of creating goals on a particular day, I understand the mentality behind it. Each year feels like a clean slate for us to change things we don't like in our lives. However, most of us create goals that fizz out within the first two weeks of January. The problem isn't making a goal, but building one that we can genuinely accomplish.
By Ashlyn Harper7 years ago in Motivation
6 Things ALL Women Should Know About MEN
To inquire about hiring me as your dating coach, send me an email here. I've been trying to figure out boys since I was a young girl. I grew up with only one sister, so the absence of a brother to help guide me on how men think only made this desire more intense.
By Heart Centered Universe7 years ago in Humans
Common Causes of Dry Skin (And How To Fix Them!)
Dry skin isn’t sexy skin; it’s skin that can bring down your day. Having dry skin can cause your makeup to look bad, may make your face itch, and at times, can even flake off. It’s embarrassing, but it’s not something that’s unusual by any means. Dry skin is very common and can happen for a wide range of reasons.
By GLAUX CHEM®7 years ago in Blush
11 Wedding Planning Apps You Need to Try
Getting married is a chore. Sure, you get to spend the rest of your life with someone you love, but just imagine the headache that goes into planning the big day. So much can go wrong, from the minister being late, to the groom's pants not fitting, to a forest fire breaking out on a road leading to the venue.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick7 years ago in Marriage
Tea vs. Coffee: Which Will Help You Stay More Awake?
Tea or coffee is a debate that often springs up amongst enthusiasts on either side. Most people have a preference for one drink or the other, although many enjoy both. But, in this busy world we live in, which one will help you stay awake? We look into a few different studies to try to offer some answers!
By Theodora Evans7 years ago in Longevity
The Law of Process: Daily Construction
I sanded on my industrial arts project for what felt like an eternity. I knew the teacher was right. I had seen my dad’s woodwork. In the end it was worth the time to hear, “Wow! I’ve never seen something this nice come out of a seventh grade class!”
By Charlotte Mason7 years ago in Motivation
The Visual Language of 'A Star Is Born'
Bradley Cooper is the surprise of the season with his remarkable direction of A Star Is Born. The challenge he set for himself on his first time out behind the camera was daunting to say the least. Not only is Cooper directing himself in the lead role, he’s directing a non-actress, Lady Gaga, in the other lead role. He also had massive logistics to tend to with crowds, music, and stadiums where conditions—we can easily imagine—that were not always conducive to a director desperately trying to capture a needed moment.
By Sean Patrick7 years ago in Geeks
The Date Night Challenge: Two Couples Put LELO to the Test
If there’s one thing I can proudly say about my close friends, it’s that they’re sexually adventurous and exceptionally sex-positive. We’re a crowd that loves talking about new research involving sexuality and new trends going on in the dating scene. It’s led to some pretty amazing learning experiences, and for that, I’m grateful.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart7 years ago in Filthy
Should You Buy Your Medical Marijuana Online?
With the cannabis craze going strong and with 33 states legalizing the use of marijuana for medical purposes, it's really never been easier to legally acquire prescribed medical marijuana. The cannabis industry has been taking everyone by storm as it is becoming one of the fastest expanding industries in modern history, and it just started scratching the surface.
By Victoria Lim7 years ago in Potent
Best Christmas Gifts for Conspiracy Theorists
Reptilians are taking over the planet. Alien-human hybrids are being made in underground labs. The Illuminati is out to get us. Do these sentences remind you of a certain someone you know? If so, you're friends with a conspiracy theorist.
By Riley Raul Reese7 years ago in Futurism
Where Is the Mental Health Awareness in the Black Community?
Mental health in the black community is an under addressed epidemic and building an awareness is imperative. Specifically, in the urban inner-city areas. Research has pointed out that blacks are more likely to have major mental health issues than other members of the US population because blacks experience violence and traumatic situations more frequently than any other groups.
By Chris Ricks7 years ago in Psyche
