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Best National Parks To Visit In Winter (Visiting National Parks In The Coldest Months)
Epic National Parks to Visit in Winter Are you searching for the ideal winter getaway? If you’re a nature and outdoor enthusiast, you don’t have to wait until summer to explore some of the United States’ greatest national parks. There are many benefits to visiting national parks in winter . For one, the crowds are much thinner than during peak season. This means you’ll have more peace and quiet while exploring, and you’ll be able to see wildlife with less competition. In fact, the colder months are when visiting the outdoors is at its most rewarding. There are plenty of reasons to put these incredible national parks at the top…
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Video: Wedding photographer attacked during attempted robbery at SF’s Palace of Fine Arts
SAN FRANCISCO — A violent attack and attempted armed robbery of a wedding photographer was caught on camera at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco earlier this week. It happened on Wednesday around 4:40 p.m. in front of a lot of witnesses. SF photographer attack and attempted robbery. CBS A cell phone video shows two gunmen trying to take a wedding photographer’s camera and the gear in his camera bag. The victim refused to comply. The attackers repeatedly threatened the victim with their guns. One of the guns appeared to have an extended clip. The suspects hit him and pistol-whipped him. “Just watching kind of like the struggle…
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Small Business Saturday 2022 is HERE!
Photo: KFI AM 640 Here are the small businesses featured on The Mo Kelly show this week. Thriftiki – Vintage and retro Hawaiiana, aloha shirts, caftans, and tiki dresses at affordable prices! Mahalo! My store is perfect for Trader Sam’s/Disney tiki heads, pin-up girls, caftanistas, and mai tai guys!! Clothes you can have fun in! OFFER: Mention KFI and get 20% off Learn Your Camera – California Credentialed instructor Kevin Toohey offers outdoor small group digital camera classes & private photography lessons in several Southern California locations. OFFER: Book a 3-hour private lesson & bring along a friend/ family member Healthsmart Coffee – Healthsmart Coffee is the ONLY coffee that…
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This is where you can bring your camera in San Francisco and not get it stolen
It happened again in San Francisco. A wedding photographer was attacked while covering portraits at the beautiful Palace of Fine Arts, yet another in a long line of terrible situations playing out in a city that has chosen, for whatever reason, not to crack down on these series of camera crimes . Because I’m a victim of camera theft and have written extensively on the subject , I had several people ask me this week, what to do ? How can you do paid photo gigs in San Francisco under these circumstances? Where can you photograph, without fear? Well, on the NIX list (backpacks full of gear, multiple $5,000 camera/lens…
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The Best National Parks To Visit In The Winter
When people plan their national parks vacations, they typically don’t target the winter season. But the low-traffic cooler months are actually a perfect time to visit many parks across the U.S. “Winter is such an underrated time of year to visit the national parks if you’re willing to put in some extra time planning around seasonal closures and packing those winter clothes,” Jim Pattiz, co-founder of the organization More Than Just Parks , told HuffPost. Advertisement Of course, some parks are better suited for winter visits than others. We asked experts to share the national parks they believe are best to explore during the winter season. Sequoia National Park Click…
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After violent camera robberies, a number of photographers plan to stay away from San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — Days after a terrifying attempted robbery at gunpoint where a photographer wrestles with masked men to keep his camera gear , other photographers are speaking out, declaring they no longer will hold photoshoots in San Franciso. The Dallas-based photographer targeted in the attack the afternoon of on November 9, did not want to be identified but says he was pistol-whipped and was “freaked out” and tried to console the wedding party where “the bride was crying the whole time”. That same day, another photographer’s belongings were stolen at gunpoint at the same location…on the very same day. VIDEO: EXCLUSIVE: 2 photographers attacked in separate incidents the…
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After violent camera robberies, a number of photographers plan to stay away from San Francisco
Days after a terrifying attempted robbery at gunpoint where a photographer wrestles with masked men to keep his camera gear , other photographers are speaking out, declaring they no longer will hold photoshoots in San Franciso. The Dallas-based photographer targeted in the attack the afternoon of on November 9, did not want to be identified but says he was pistol-whipped and was “freaked out” and tried to console the wedding party where “the bride was crying the whole time”. That same day, another photographer’s belongings were stolen at gunpoint at the same location…on the very same day. VIDEO: EXCLUSIVE: 2 photographers attacked in separate incidents the same day outside Palace…
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Top 100 Courses in the U.S.: GOLF’s all-new 2022-23 ranking is here!
GOLF’s 117 course panelists have voted! The result in our 2022-23 ranking of the Top 100 Courses in the U.S.: an eclectic mix of designs that favors diversity, sandy soil and a return to the Golden Age where enjoyment is the ultimate reward. GOLF’s Top 100 Courses sorted by state GOLF’s course rankings by region: Top 50 in Northeast | Top 50 in Southeast | Top 50 in Midwest | Top 50 in West GOLF’s other course rankings: Top 100 Courses in the World | Top 100 Courses You Can Play | Top 100 Value Courses in the U.S. | America’s Best Municipal Courses | Top 100 in the U.K.…
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Video: Wedding photographer attacked during attempted robbery at SF’s Palace of Fine Arts
SAN FRANCISCO — A violent attack and attempted armed robbery of a wedding photographer was caught on camera at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco earlier this week. It happened on Wednesday around 4:40 p.m. in front of a lot of witnesses. SF photographer attack and attempted robbery. CBS A cell phone video shows two gunmen trying to take a wedding photographer’s camera and the gear in his camera bag. The victim refused to comply. The attackers repeatedly threatened the victim with their guns. One of the guns appeared to have an extended clip. The suspects hit him and pistol-whipped him. “Just watching kind of like the struggle…
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9 Tips for Stunning Mountain Portrait Photography
When it comes to portrait photography, mountain locations and backdrops offer a wealth of possibilities. The dramatic landscapes provide stunning scenery, and the rugged terrain can add a sense of adventure to the photos. In addition, the towering peaks and plunging valleys offer a sense of scale and perspective that is difficult to achieve in other locations. Of course, photographing in the mountains does require some advance planning and preparation. However, the effort will reward you with stunning portraits that capture the subject’s personality and the majesty of the natural world. Here, we review 9 tips for stunning mountain portrait photography: > Look For Blue Skies Embrace The Clouds and…