Hobby and Lifestyle
9 Tips for Writing the Next Great American Novel
How do you begin to write a novel—let alone a great one? […]
Hobby and Lifestyle
Hobby and Lifestyle
11 Tips to Make Everyday Wining More Enjoyable Than Whining Everyday
Thanks to the new video series The Instant Sommelier: Choosing Your Best Wine, the days of annoying aficionados swirling, smelling, and sipping $1,000 dusty bottles alongside extravagant cheeses are over. […]
Hobby and Lifestyle
Wine Pairing Tips and Tricks for Thanksgiving Holiday
Choosing the right wine to pair with any meal makes a culinary statement. Unfortunately, choosing the wrong wine with a meal makes one as well. Here’s how to get started off on the right foot. […]
Cooking
As Thanksgiving Approaches, A Guide to Starting the Turkey
The end of November means Thanksgiving is here. It also means extended family visiting, a quickly emptying wine rack, tricky side dishes, missing recipes, and an intimidating-looking bird to cook. Fortunately, you’re not the first person to go through the holiday. Here are a couple of handy tips to start that turkey off right. […]
Hobby and Lifestyle
How to Use Light in your Composition: National Geographic Photography
Light is one of the most important elements in your photograph. It does more than just illuminate your subject – it can change an expression, exploit the nuances and details you might otherwise miss, and set the mood and tone for the entire scene. […]
Hobby and Lifestyle
Telling a Story with a Picture: National Geographic Photography
Good photographs are defined by good stories. After all, just like all forms of media, photography is another form of communication. […]
Hobby and Lifestyle
How to Photograph Mirrors: National Geographic Photography
Want to incorporate an element of depth or drama in your photographs? Here’s a fun tip—learn how to photograph mirrors! Add a reflective surface to […]
Hobby and Lifestyle
Picking A Subject for Your Photos: National Geographic Photography
Picking a subject to photograph can sometimes prove to be tricky. Which moment is the right one? What if you miss the perfect shot? In a busy […]
Arts
What Are the Fundamentals of Photography?
For most of us, our best photographs were a result of luck and a little bit of…more luck. But as the experts can tell you, you can maximize your chances of getting that perfect shot by learning the fundamentals of photography. […]
Hobby and Lifestyle
Setting the Scene Within a Photo: National Geographic Photography
When you have a photograph that sets up the situation for all the other photographs to follow, you’re inviting your viewers into understanding the context and environment of a story they couldn’t witness first-hand. […]