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How to Photograph a Vacation on Horseback

By Richard Burke

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When my daughter was about 12, she started to take English riding lessons with my wife at a stable near Montclair, New Jersey. For years, they tried to get me to ride with them and I refused. One year for Father’s Day, they gave me a free trail ... more »

How to Photograph a Waterfall - Get that Misty Look

By Diane Uhlman

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Have you ever wondered how photographers get that misty, frothy look in their photographs of waterfalls... more »

How to Photograph Birds in Flight

By BASHARAT SHAH, MD

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It can be a challenge to photograph moving objects. Flying birds are even difficult to photograph because of the unpredictability of their path of flight. However, with a good digital SLR camera and good light conditions pictures can be shot with ... more »

How to Photograph Black Bears

By Richard Burke

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If you live where I live, it is quite common to see black bears especially in the early spring and fall. I met a bear hunter in the woods while walking my dog on a Sunday. He was scouting locations for the beginning of bear hunting season. He ... more »

How to Photograph Children

By Richard Burke

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We all love children--and especially love our own children. Fifty years ago, photography was saved for the occasional family portrait or outing. Nowadays, we begin photographing our children when they are coming out of the womb and seem ... more »

How to Photograph Ice

By Tippy

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Despite the destructive nature of an ice storm, the morning after holds a mystical fascination for young and old alike. Nothing brings out the urge to capture a billion sparkling diamonds, suspended on beleaguered tree limbs and burdened ... more »

How to photograph lightning at night

By bluejayway

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Taking pictures of lightning during a storm is a game of luck and patience that is usually left to the more advanced photographers. It requires a few extra pieces of equipment, a keen eye, and like i said before: patience. Use these steps to ... more »

How to Photograph People

By Richard Burke

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They say the most difficult photographic client is the “Mother of the Bride." I have photographed a number of weddings and can completely agree with the adage; however, my experience is that we are all very vain when the camera is pointed at us. ... more »

How to Photograph Rapidly Moving Objects

By Tippy

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The human eye follows an object in motion, focusing with ease but a camera captures one instant in time and you could end up with a blurred image if you don't adjust your camera correctly. When you want to show the world the action you’re ... more »

How to photograph soap film

By bluejayway

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When a thin layer of dish soap is put into a bowl of clear water, the result is an iridescent rainbow shimmer will appear on the surface of the water when viewed at an angle. A few small steps and a keen eye for perspective will yield interesting ... more »

How to Photograph the Moon

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Many people who try to photograph the moon fail because they set their cameras for a nighttime exposure. However, the moon is lit by sunlight, so the camera settings are the same as any photo taken in bright daylight. The following will help you ... more »

How to Photograph Wildlife

By JetFish

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One year ago I saw a coyote in a park in the middle of the city. Nobody believed me because I didn't have any proof. I began carrying my camera around wherever I went and ended up taking this picture of a woodpecker while drinking coffee on my ... more »

How to Photograph with a Monopod

By Tippy

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A tripod reduces camera shake when shooting in low light or when taking portrait shots with a slow shutter. However, it’s not always feasible to haul a large tripod around. That’s where a monopod comes in, with a single lightweight retractable ... more »

How to Piano for Beginners the Treble Clef

By Islando

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How to piano for beginners the treble clef is an uncomplicated way of getting started on the road to being able to play simple musical tunes. In this how to we will discuss the treble clef, or the top part of the music sheet. This section usually ... more »

How to pick a good movie for the family

By emmabushyo

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Today even some cartoons are not family friendly. So how do you tell what would make for an appropriate movie night? Read on for some helpful hints... more »

How to Pick a Karaoke Song

By Jennifer Hammitt

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Karaoke is something you either love or you hate. Many people who do love it are actually too afraid to get up on stage and just go for it. Once you have made that choice to go for it (and possibly make a fool of yourself in the process) the next ... more »

How to Pick a Naruto Character to Play

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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One of the reasons that the Naruto saga is so popular with its fans is that they find it easy to identify with Naruto and other cast members in the manga books, television anime episodes and movies. When the Naruto medium switches to video games, ... more »

How to Pick an Acting School

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Acting can be an exciting career. Imagine yourself on the big screen or on a small stage. Follow your dreams of becoming a star or just take acting classes for fun. Pick an acting school that suits your needs by following these steps... more »

How to Pick Out a Great Used Guitar

By abbeyroad920

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Buying a used guitar can be ideal for somebody just learning to play the instrument. Doing so can also save you a good amount of money. Here is how you can pick out a great used guitar... more »

How to Pick Out the Right Tattoo

By Oktobers

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Okay, so you have decide on getting a tattoo. Now comes the hard part, what to get. Sure there are tons of clip art book at the tattoo parlor, and you can find one there, but will you be truly happy with it... more »

How to pick the right Woody Allen movie for the right mood

By cftoto

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Writer/director Woody Allen is a genius, a prolific filmmaker who can make us laugh one minute, then challenge our moral code the next. But choosing the right Allen movie to watch isn't easy. His work veers from silly humor to probing drama, so ... more »

How to pick up movies for your children

By chadchouehow

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There are so many movies, TV program, and DVD put on the markets every. For your own interesting, it is very easy for you to pick your own movies, but when it come to pick up for your kids. You do need more time to select the good program. There ... more »

How to piss people off in a movie theater

By kaytee711

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how to really make people mad while they are watching a movie!.. more »

How to Plan a Home School Digestive System Lesson

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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One of the big biology lessons as you home school your children will be about the human body and how it works. And a fascinating part of the body is the digestive system. The digestive system starts at the mouth and goes all the way through the ... more »

How to Plan a Sculpture Studio

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Before you actually construct your sculpture studio, having it planned out ahead of time will make it so that the creation and moving in materials becomes an enjoyable experience as opposed to a haphazard mishmash of tools and equipment... more »