How Much Does a Photographer Make? (2024 Update)

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Before you invest in a ton of equipment and money, you want to know how much you can make in the photography field. While the average photographer makes $38,950 a year, focusing only on that number can cause you to miss a ton of important details. Is the career field growing, how much can you […]

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What Is Kentucky’s State Bird? How Was It Decided?

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Each of the 50 states has its own state bird, and Kentucky is no exception. The legislature picked the northern cardinal, sometimes referred to as the Kentucky cardinal, as the state bird almost 100 years ago.  But why did Kentucky name the northern cardinal as its state bird, and how do these birds act? We […]

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How Many Moons Does Venus Have? What Is a Moon?

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We might feel a particular affinity for Venus as the second planet from the Sun at about 67 million miles away compared to our 94 million miles. After all, it’s sometimes visible even during the day, not unlike our Moon. We know a lot, relatively speaking, about this romantically named planet. After all, it was […]

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What Color Is Venus?

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Venus intrigues us. After all, we are a mere 25,730,000 miles apart. Some have even referred to it as our twin planet. Earth and Venus are terrestrial bodies and both have a rocky surface. There’s also the fact that we can see Venus during the day, which makes it unique among the objects existing in […]

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Can You Use X-Ray Film to View a Solar Eclipse?

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A solar eclipse is an astronomical phenomenon that occurs when the moon moves between the Sun and the Earth. The opportunity to witness a total solar eclipse should not be taken lightly, as these rare astronomical events are very few and far between. During a total solar eclipse, the sky will darken, bands of shadows […]

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How To Duck Hunt — 11 Basic Tips & Tricks

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Duck hunting for the first time can be fun and exciting, but it can also be challenging. Just like hunting other animals, hunting ducks requires special tools, resources, and skills.  Below, learn 14 basic tips and tricks about duck hunting. This includes what you need to know before you go out, how to actually hunt, […]

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How to Turkey Hunt — 15 Basic Tips & Tricks

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When autumn rolls around, a favorite activity of hunters is going after a few gobblers. If you really want to enjoy the season, following a few basic tips and tricks can greatly increase your chances of success. How to Turkey Hunt – 15 Basic Tips & Tricks for a Succesful Hunt If you want a […]

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How To Dove Hunt – 8 Basic Tips & Tricks

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If you’ve never tried wing-shooting before, but you’re seriously considering joining the community, dove hunting should be your introductory course. It provides you with the basic foundation required to quickly develop the skill, and upgrade to upland hunting. We guarantee you that the experience will be enjoyable and laid-back, and you’ll always get the opportunity […]

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How to Hunt Coyotes – 8 Basic Tips & Tricks

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If you’re looking to hunt coyotes, you’re in for a real challenge. Coyotes are well-known for their intelligence, and it’s this battle of wits that will decide whether you can catch one. But how can you increase your chances of success? Here, we give you a few tips and tricks to get you ahead of […]

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16 Book Photography Ideas to Get You Inspired (with Pictures)

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Photographing books is surprisingly difficult. Internal pages seem to suck up the light, making lighting a challenge, while book covers reflect and diffract light, making it just as challenging to get good exterior shots. However, with a little practice and using the 16 tips below, it is possible to get some appealing, compelling, and attractive […]

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