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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…
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…
The most haunted places in the Bay Area
Photograph: National Park Service Embrace the spooky season with the scariest, most hair-raising haunted places in the Bay Area to hit up… if you dare Since San Francisco’s inception, locals and visitors alike have murmured about ghost sightings and odd paranormal experiences throughout the city. With its legacy of earthquakes, island prisons, suicides, and fantastic fortunes won and lost (not to mention all the ancient Indian burial sites), it is no wonder the San Francisco Bay Area is considered one of the country’s most haunted places . The most haunted places in San Francisco range from old mansions thought to house the spirits of old owners to the former army…
The most haunted places in the Bay Area
Photograph: National Park Service Embrace the spooky season with the scariest, most hair-raising haunted places in the Bay Area to hit up… if you dare Since San Francisco’s inception, locals and visitors alike have murmured about ghost sightings and odd paranormal experiences throughout the city. With its legacy of earthquakes, island prisons, suicides, and fantastic fortunes won and lost (not to mention all the ancient Indian burial sites), it is no wonder the San Francisco Bay Area is considered one of the country’s most haunted places . The most haunted places in San Francisco range from old mansions thought to house the spirits of old owners to the former army…
Camp At These 8 Charming Places In The US This Fall
As the leaves change and temperatures cool, the conditions for camping comfortably reach their peak. It’s a great time to prepare a backpack, round up friends and family, and escape into the wild together. An unforgettable fall camping trip , however, is about so much more than finding a trail and pitching a tent. Off-the-beaten-track adventures and tours help adventurers to connect more deeply with nature and the history of the site. Camp at these 8 popular hiking destinations in the US and get to know them through these unique, pulse-pounding adventures. Joshua Tree National Park, California A hike in Joshua Tree National Park is one of the great outdoors…
Travel: The best views of San Francisco–from Cable Cars
The San Francisco Cable Cars are one of the best photo opps in the city. By Jefferson Graham for the PhotowalksTV series Anyone who brings a camera to San Francisco and doesn’t get on a cable car to capture amazing views is really missing out. While in town, please do walk to a park overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge , climb Coit Tower, revel in the colors of Chinatown and North Beach , laugh at all the cars winding down Lombard Street , enjoy the history and Foodie delights at the Ferry Building. Those are all great. But this classic San Francisco, your best ride in town , should be…
12 Luxury Spas in the U.S. for a Relaxing Bachelorette Weekend
Swap the late night party for some well-deserved TLC. Thomas Barwick / Getty Images While a wild weekend away with the girls is still very much top-of-mind for brides and bridal parties planning bachelorette weekends , many are opting for something a little more laidback these days. Angela Adto Tepper, the founder of luxury brand AZA Travel , explains that the pandemic refocused people’s priorities; she’s seeing groups plan bachelorette trips that focus more on bonding and spending time together, rather than just having wild and crazy nights out. “We have been slammed, in a good way, with girls’ getaways ,” she says. “People just really want to bring focus…
10 National Parks That Offer The Best Overnight Trips
An overnight trip to a national park is the perfect way to get away from the chaotic energy of everyday life. There’s something truly magical about being surrounded by nature, and national parks offer some of the best scenery in the country. Whether you’re looking to hike among the towering mountains of Colorado or explore a secluded forest in California, there’s a national park that’s just right for you. And an overnight trip is the perfect way to make the most of your time in nature. With no worries about returning to civilization before dark, you can wander trails at your leisure and take in all the park has to…
Meet ‘Dr. Strawberry,’ the California scientist behind the world’s most interesting berries
WATSONVILLE, CA – AUGUST, 24: Phil Stewart, the global strawberry breeding director for Driscoll’s berries, which controls a third of the world’s berry market, is photographed in a field used for strawberry research in Watsonville, Calif., on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022. Stewart is in charge of Driscoll’s strawberry breeding program and helps create new kinds of strawberries. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group) Some people look at a strawberry and see a thing to dip in whipped cream. For Phil Stewart, it’s different: He sees potential. “There are just a lot of fun traits to play with,” he says. “And cultivated strawberries are just the tip of the iceberg. It’s fun…
Meet ‘Dr. Strawberry,’ the California scientist behind the world’s most interesting berries
WATSONVILLE, CA – AUGUST, 24: Phil Stewart, the global strawberry breeding director for Driscoll’s berries, which controls a third of the world’s berry market, is photographed in a field used for strawberry research in Watsonville, Calif., on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022. Stewart is in charge of Driscoll’s strawberry breeding program and helps create new kinds of strawberries. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group) Some people look at a strawberry and see a thing to dip in whipped cream. For Phil Stewart, it’s different: He sees potential. “There are just a lot of fun traits to play with,” he says. “And cultivated strawberries are just the tip of the iceberg. It’s fun…