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Focus on hitting sand, not the ball!

Many golfers make the mistake of trying to hit the ball out of the sand bunker when reality the key is to hit the sand in the right place. Your ...(more)
Topic: View Topic ( 7 August 2008)
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Play it forward and slightly open

So you think you have a good idea of where your club should enter the sand, but what about your feet and the position of the ball. Generally I've ...(more)
Topic: View Topic ( 9 August 2008)
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Swing it like you mean it!

Did you know that hitting through sand to get your ball out of a bunker rquires two to three times as much swing as a normal shoft of the same ...(more)
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Aim small, miss small.

Yes, Mel Gibson uttered this words to his son's in "The Patriot" just before they killed about 6,000 British soldiers single handedly. But did ...(more)
Topic: View Topic (12 August 2008)
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Want to hit lower scores? Put away your driver then!

What is the deal with every golfer wanting to use a driver? It seems everyone wants to try to rip a hole in the space-time continuum from every ...(more)
Topic: View Topic (11 August 2008)
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Set an objective for each driving range session.

A lot of my friends head to the driving range with their entire set of clubs and then end up hitting a few shots with each. Then they seem to get ...(more)
Topic: View Topic (13 August 2008)
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Know your distance with your clubs

To hit accurately you need to know how far you can hit the ball with your clubs. Everyone is going to be different depending on your technique, ...(more)
Topic: View Topic (14 August 2008)
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Be impulsive - take the photo when your instinct tells you.

You have to be a bit opportunistic, that is you see something and you grab it now because it's not there the next time you go back. ...(more)
Topic: View Topic ( 7 August 2008)
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Ensure your camera is ready and accessible.

Nothing is worse then driving along and seeing a landscape shot, only to realise that your camera is in its bag in the boot of your car. Odds are you'll say "oh well, next time" and keep driving. That is not a photographer's way of thinking. ...(more)
Topic: View Topic ( 9 August 2008)
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Get to know your equipment before you need it.

A lot of folks will start to use their new camera when they go on holiday. Get to know the features and what works/doesn't work, before you get to your destination. ...(more)
Topic: View Topic ( 5 August 2008)
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Dawn, Dusk, Stormy: Increase your chances of beautiful shots

By heading out with your camera gear around dawn or dusk, or when the weather is stormy, you increase your chances of capturing dramatic lighting and atmosphere, which can make for spectacular photos! ...(more)
Topic: View Topic (13 August 2008)
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Get a tripod.

When you begin to take photos in less than ideal lighting conditions, having a tripod is a god send. Get one, as they are a worthwhile investment for any photographer. ...(more)
Topic: View Topic ( 5 August 2008)
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Allow time for your eyes to adjust to darkness.

Give your eyes about an hour to adjust to the dark conditions, so that you can also practice some prior to prime observing time. ...(more)
Topic: View Topic (13 August 2008)
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Observe in the golden period - midnight to dawn

The hours between midnight and dawn are typically the best time to watch a meteor shower. ...(more)
Topic: View Topic (14 August 2008)
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Dress warm.

Dress warmer than you think you need to, especially in winter. ...(more)
Topic: View Topic (13 August 2008)
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A chair or blanket makes viewing a real pleasure.

Bring a lounge chair or blanket, so you can relax and look up with ease ...(more)
Topic: View Topic (14 August 2008)
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Head out of the city to where it is dark.

Escaping the glow of the city will give you the darkness you need to appreciate a meteor shower. State and National parks are good options, especially up in the country areas. ...(more)
Topic: View Topic (13 August 2008)
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Don't take binoculars - use your eyes.

The best equipment for watching meteor showers is the two optical devices located in your head - your eyes. Binoculars will drive you nuts. ...(more)
Topic: View Topic (14 August 2008)
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Watch from a spot without obstructions on a clear night

If there is an area of the sky you cannot see, you will miss the meteors that appear in that part of the sky! For the same reason, try facing high enough up in the sky so that no part of the horizon blocks your view. ...(more)
Topic: View Topic (13 August 2008)