Managing multiple iCloud accounts

Hi, I have two iCloud accounts, one on my iPhone 5, the other on my iPad. Is there anyway to access or download photo stream from one to the other? Any suggestions on how to easily access both on either device?
Thanks for the help,
Linda

Try this.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5903

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