Tennessee, TN

Tennessee is a state located in the Southern United States. In 1796, it became the sixteenth state to join the Union. Tennessee is known as the "Volunteer State", a nickname it earned during the War of 1812, in which volunteer soldiers from Tennessee played a prominent role, especially during the Battle of New Orleans.

The capital city is Nashville, and the largest city is Memphis.

Geography

Tennessee lies adjacent to eight other states: Kentucky and Virginia to the north; North Carolina to the east; Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi on the south; and Arkansas and Missouri on the Mississippi River to the west.

Tennessee ties Missouri as the states bordering the most other states. The state is trisected by the Tennessee River.

The highest point in the state is the peak of Clingmans Dome at 6,643 feet (2,025 m), which lies on Tennessee's eastern border, and is the highest point on the Appalachian Trail.

The lowest point is the Mississippi River at the Mississippi state line.

The geographical center of the state is located in Murfreesboro on Old Lascassas Pike (just down the road from Middle Tennessee State University) and is marked by a roadside monument.

The state of Tennessee is geographically and constitutionally divided into three Grand Divisions: East Tennessee, Middle Tennessee, and West Tennessee. Tennessee features six principal physiographic regions: the Blue Ridge, the Appalachian Ridge and Valley Region, the Cumberland Plateau, the Highland Rim, the Nashville Basin, and the Gulf Coastal Plain.

Climate

Most of the state has a humid subtropical climate, with the exception of the higher mountains, which have a humid continental climate.

The Gulf of Mexico is the dominant factor in the climate of Tennessee, with winds from the south being responsible for most of the state's annual precipitation. Generally the state has hot summers and mild to cool winters with generous precipitation throughout the year.

On average the state receives 50 inches (130 cm) of precipitation throughout the year. Snowfall ranges from 5 inches (13 cm) in West Tennessee to over 16 inches (41 cm) in the higher mountains in East Tennessee.

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How to be a good photographer

by markneil

The art of photography is always a part of society. Photography is not an easy thing to do; you have to be resourceful as well as creative to be successful in this career. Here are some guidelines to become a good and successful photographer.

The art of photography is very profound and unique to express one's feelings through photos and stop motion figures. If you will notice many artists are on to high fashion photography these days to create and express their selves in unique and creative ways. If you are going to pursue a career in photography make sure that you understand its principles as a photographer. Photography is not an easy thing to do; you have to be resourceful as well as creative to be successful in this career. Here are some guidelines to become a good and successful photographer.

* A great photographer is always eager to upgrade his/her camera for the sake of taking a good shot to a subject.
 

* Remember that photographers are very patient and have good moral values to the subject he/she will be taking a shot.
 

* The lens of a camera is like bringing the artificial world to reality. The lens is the most sensitive part of the camera; you must take care of it.
* A good photographer multi tasks; he/she can do anything under the sun and always ready to take a shot in any situation.

* Usually, successful photographers eventually become photographer for models because it is a good training ground to step into a higher career.
 

* Then after that, they step into a more complicated career in photography, usually as a fashion photographer. It is usually the highest paid career in the field of photography because it deals with art and fashion.
 

* Photographers are always adventurous and are not afraid to break an ideology to surpass the old tradition of photography.
* Taking care of the camera is very important. Daily cleaning of the lens and the body is a must. Be very cautious to avoid unwanted incidents like blur lens and dirty film ribbons.
 

* When taking a shot, make sure that it is an excellent shot. A great photo is always appreciated by viewers.
 

* A great photographer always tells the truth through his art. There are photographers that always see the world differently and they make sure that reality exists in their work.
 

About the Author

Being a web designer, I also love taking pictures which helps me in my design. My father who is a photographer in Los Angeles is one of the reasons why I love this hobby. Together with him and my mother, we always spend weekends going to tourist spots and taking pictures. I would be a photographer someday, just like my father.