Darryl Brooks
Bio
I am a writer with over 16 years of experience and hundreds of articles. I write about photography, productivity, life skills, money management and much more.
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Boost Your Immune System with Vitamin D
Do you get enough Vitamin D? The onslaught of Covid-19 and the global pandemic has led to widespread health concerns and ways to protect ourselves and boost our immune systems. Several studies, including this one from the National Institute of Health, have found that increased consumption of Vitamin D can help with immunity from everything from the common cold to the Coronavirus.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3166406/
By Darryl Brooks3 years ago in Longevity
As a Photographer, Never Tell Me You Have Nothing to Shoot
Recently, I had an online conversation with a young photographer that said he needed my help on what to photograph. He said he was looking for a good spot for pictures. So I asked where he lived, and he gave me the name of his town in Washington state and followed that with, “and things out here seem so dull.”
By Darryl Brooks3 years ago in Photography
3 Simple Tricks to Make Sure Your Photos are Razor Sharp
Photo by MusicFox Fx on Unsplash There is nothing more disappointing than coming back from a vacation and loading up your images only to find some of your favorite shots are out of focus. But there are things you can do while shooting to avoid or eliminate this problem. Learn and practice these simple tricks to make sure your images are always in focus.
By Darryl Brooks3 years ago in Photography
3 Great Tips You Need to Use for Successful Travel Photography
Travel and photography go together. Whether you want to bring back great family memories or capture that next great piece of art to hang on your wall, organization before and during your trip is critical. This article discusses three tips you need to follow for successful travel photography.
By Darryl Brooks3 years ago in Photography
How to Shoot Fantastic Images in Crowded Destinations
If you love taking pictures when you travel, you always want to include some images with people in them. People, especially locals, will provide context and flavor and also gives your pictures life. But sometimes, you want a photo of a location or landmark without all the people. There are many places where you may think this is impossible, but with a little planning and knowledge, you can create pictures of crowded locations without people.
By Darryl Brooks3 years ago in Photography
Breakdown
Annie Tucker was cruising along US-1 in the no-man’s land between Jacksonville and Daytona Beach, Florida. Her ML430 cruised effortlessly at 75 MPH with the sunroof open and Tom Petty blasting on the stereo. She loved her new Mercedes and all its toys. She watched the GPS navigation display on the dashboard — the arrow pointing south, showing she was about ten miles from St. Augustine, the country’s oldest city.
By Darryl Brooks3 years ago in Criminal
How to Take Amazing Family Photos at the Beach
You’ve seen it before and probably done it yourself; I know I have. You put your family or loved one on the beach in front of a beautiful vista and took the shot. But when you look at it, your family is entirely dark, the background is almost white, or a combination of the two. This article discusses how you can take amazing family photos at the beach.
By Darryl Brooks3 years ago in Photography
The Bicycle
I didn’t learn to ride a bike until I was nine, an old man in bike riding years. I got a bike for my birthday a couple of years before that, but it just leaned against the wall in the carport, getting rusty. This wasn’t a cool, sporty bike like most kids had; that would come much later. It also wasn’t a ten-speed “racing bike,” with hand-brakes; that would come much, much later.
By Darryl Brooks3 years ago in Humans
15 Simple Reasons Why Everyone Loves Listicles
Let’s face it; listicles are everywhere you look. They dominate social media and other online communications, as well as in printed formats where they are on every magazine cover. But how did they get to be so popular?
By Darryl Brooks3 years ago in Lifehack
Do It Just Because She Wants You To
“Hey, honey, these towels are a week old. Let’s go shopping for new ones,” said no husband ever. I was one of the lucky ones — or unlucky, depending on your point of view — that didn’t get married young. I didn’t hit college until many years later, so after high school, I hung out, ran with my boys, had some fun, and sowed my wild oats. (I don’t really know what that last one means, but people say it, so I threw it in.)
By Darryl Brooks3 years ago in Humans