How Do CO2 Lasers Work? What to Know!
If you’ve been dabbling in skin care or surgical studies, you might have come across carbon dioxide lasers and wondered what they do. What are they used for? How do they work? Are there different types of CO2 lasers? To answer these questions, we’ve made a comprehensive guide to show you all about these tools […]
Continue readingHow to Photograph Real Estate: 6 Tips and Tricks
One of the smartest ways to monetize your photography skills is to take pictures of homes for sale. Of course, we don’t mean you should snap photos of random houses – but rather, to find listings and real estate agents that need your help to sell properties. This is a lucrative business with tons of […]
Continue readingWhy Is Venus So Bright? The Interesting Answer!
There are several reasons why Venus is so bright in our night sky. For one, it is the second-closest planet to Earth, meaning it’s one of the closest objects in our sky (after the Moon and Mercury). Additionally, Venus has an extremely reflective surface, which allows it to reflect a lot of light back toward […]
Continue readingCan a Laser Pointer Reach the Moon? The Surprising Answer!
When you shine a laser pointer at something, a small dot appears, and it doesn’t seem to matter how far away you are. What if you aimed that laser pointer skyward, at the Moon? Would the light actually make it there? If there was an astronaut on the surface of the Moon, would they notice […]
Continue readingBlue Nuthatch: Field Guide, Pictures, Habitat, and Info
Blue Nuthatch General Description The Blue Nuthatch is a beautiful bird species that is easy to identify, with brilliant, dark blue flight feathers with light blue streaks. The blue color can change to dark purple depending on the lighting conditions. The Blue Nuthatch’s head and upper neck are typically jet black, and its wings can […]
Continue readingWhite Throated Sparrow: Field Guide, Pictures, Habitat & Info
White-throated sparrows are a common and familiar songbird and a backyard favorite during winter in the Eastern United States. They are striking little birds, brown in color with bold markings on their face and a bright spot of yellow under their eye. They’re true to their name and have a white patch covering their throat. […]
Continue readingEurasian Nuthatch: Field Guide, Pictures, Habitat & Info
The Eurasian Nuthatch is a small, stocky songbird with a distinctive blue-grey upper body, white underparts, and a black cap. It has a strong, slightly down-curved bill, which it uses to pry open tree bark in search of insects. This nuthatch is found in woodlands throughout Europe and Asia. It often nests in tree cavities […]
Continue readingBrown-Headed Nuthatch: Field Guide, Pictures, Habitat & Info
Brown-headed Nuthatches are cheerful and perky little birds that can be seen swooping through pine forests and clambering around, up, down, and even upside down along tree trunks. They are usually found in pairs or groups, and their distinct rubber ducky-like calls are usually heard before they are seen. They are annual residents in the […]
Continue reading10 Birds That Look Like Nuthatches (With Pictures)
While the nuthatch is an adorable and cute bird, they’re not the only bird out there. In fact, there are other birds that look like nuthatches! Whether you’re trying to figure out what kind of bird you saw or if you want to identify similar-looking birds, this guide breaks down 10 different birds that are […]
Continue readingWhat Is Motion Blur & How Do I Use It? Photography Basics Explained
Motion blur is a tricky yet beautiful effect that photographers use to blur or smear a moving object. The intent is to make static images look dynamic in a good way. When using motion blur, the rule of thumb is to keep the camera still while the subject moves. The resulting photos have an aesthetic […]
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