Post by Chris Wolfe on Jul 25, 2005 20:15:22 GMT -5
East Side Chic
LAUREN LIPOVIC
ASSISTANT EDITOR
Why rush westward this summer vacation when the East Coast has so much more to offer? It’s not as if we’re living in 1849, trying to dig up gold in some California Mine! The East Coast is the heart of the United States. All history started here. So why travel in reverse? Start where our forefathers started, the thirteen original colonies (maybe not that far back in time). The Jersey Shore is full of hot vacation spots, great beaches, and plenty of boardwalk photo experiences! A traveler can almost time dolphin sightings early in the morning, the sunset is amazing, but the best part is the people! New Jersey is also known for the best pizza in the country, so grab a slice in between photo shoots! Pennsylvania is full of historic sites and big cities. Philadelphia is well known for mixing the old with the new. Independence hall, the Liberty Bell, Betsy Ross’ home museum, the Original Lord and Taylor Building, City Hall, and so many other landmarks are available for a photographer. What would make a better picture than viewing Skyscrapers towering over Independence Hall, plus an amazing sunrise? Nothing. It is incredible to see our nation’s history mixed with plans of the future. Battlefields from the Civil War draw tourists every year. From Gettysburg to Manassas, both are great for viewing historic technology and the great outdoors. Not to mention that both Super Bowl teams and Major League competitors were from the East Coast. East Coast Sports Complexes are amazing. The planning and the construction are absolutely incredible. Citizen’s Bank overlooks the Philadelphia Skyline, a U.S. Navy Shipping Yard, and a beautiful river. All which can be captured within a camera lens simultaneously. New York City, “the city that never sleeps,” is always full of excitement and movement. This is also great for photo opportunities. This bustling city became the art capital of the world after the World War II. The Philadelphia Art Museum is full of surprises; from century old classics to modern forms of art, it makes a statement. The Appalachian Mountains are full of ski resorts and vacation spots for travelers, while also providing great landscape photos. Harvard, Princeton, and Yale, the top three Ivy League schools in the country, are all on the East Coast. All provide beautiful gardens, courtyards, and historic monuments that are great for a photographer. The Great Lakes, all east of the Mississippi are great for northern, rustic landscapes and are beautiful to visit during the fall. I just do not see why anyone would rather spend their summer in 120-degree weather staring at the monotone colors of the desert, when they could be experiencing the variety of history, culture, and color of the East Coast.
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A New Frontier
CHRIS WOLFE
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
While the East Coast may have the busy lifestyles of New York City and Chicago, the Everglades of Florida and the rustic beauty of New England, nothing can compare to the new beauty of America’s West Coast.
The West Coasts boasts some of the biggest cities in the world, both physically and culturally. Las Vegas is one of the fastest growing cities in the world, and despite its old reputation of a saloon and cowboy city, the city, which recently celebrated its 100th birthday, consists of more than rocks and sand. Just travel down The Strip, and you will see some of the most amazing sights—towering casinos, beautiful landscaping, and some extremely unique and interesting people. And you thought Milwaukee was fun. The beauty of Las Vegas, although much of it is fake, can be seen throughout the Green Valley, and what’s better is that it can be seen year-round due to warm temperatures. What’s not to love?
However, maybe you like the snow (what is wrong with you?). The West Coast also hosts hundreds of mountains between the Rocky Mountains and the Sierra-Nevada Range. Both offer amazing photographic opportunities, if you’re up for the challenge of course.
The United States’ West Coast is home to dozens of National Parks, many more than the East Coast. Included are Washington’s Olympic National Park and Mount Rainier; Oregon’s Crater Lake; California’s Yosemite, Golden Gate N.R.A., and Sequoia; Arizona’s coveted Grand Canyon; Utah’s Zion & Bryce Canyon; Wyoming’s Yellowstone; South Dakota’s Badlands; Alaska’s Denali; and Hawai’i’s Hawai’i Volcanoes. These are only a small selection of National Parks, and there are many more National Recreation Areas, Forests and Preserves. The parks provide some of the world’s most amazing photographs, and I’ll take that any day over a trip to Detroit!
The West Coast is also home to vibrant cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle and Phoenix—all with their own special identity to be captured through a camera lens. In Los Angeles, hit Beverly Hills and go star-hunting or go to the beach for awesome seaside shots. In San Francisco, watch the streetcars pass through the middle of the road or visit Lombard Street (Postcard Row). In Seattle, visit Pioneer Square or see the original Starbucks. Or visit Phoenix to see Old Town Scottsdale or Camelback Mountain.
The West offers the best of both worlds—the old, rustic frontier as well as the new, vibrant lifestyle. It is easy to see why so many people love the West Coast—it offers modern amenities incorporated within the natural beauty that has been pristinely preserved. So when thinking of where to go this summer, head west, to the new frontier.
E-mail this reporter at:
photoeditorcw@yahoo.com
LAUREN LIPOVIC
ASSISTANT EDITOR
Why rush westward this summer vacation when the East Coast has so much more to offer? It’s not as if we’re living in 1849, trying to dig up gold in some California Mine! The East Coast is the heart of the United States. All history started here. So why travel in reverse? Start where our forefathers started, the thirteen original colonies (maybe not that far back in time). The Jersey Shore is full of hot vacation spots, great beaches, and plenty of boardwalk photo experiences! A traveler can almost time dolphin sightings early in the morning, the sunset is amazing, but the best part is the people! New Jersey is also known for the best pizza in the country, so grab a slice in between photo shoots! Pennsylvania is full of historic sites and big cities. Philadelphia is well known for mixing the old with the new. Independence hall, the Liberty Bell, Betsy Ross’ home museum, the Original Lord and Taylor Building, City Hall, and so many other landmarks are available for a photographer. What would make a better picture than viewing Skyscrapers towering over Independence Hall, plus an amazing sunrise? Nothing. It is incredible to see our nation’s history mixed with plans of the future. Battlefields from the Civil War draw tourists every year. From Gettysburg to Manassas, both are great for viewing historic technology and the great outdoors. Not to mention that both Super Bowl teams and Major League competitors were from the East Coast. East Coast Sports Complexes are amazing. The planning and the construction are absolutely incredible. Citizen’s Bank overlooks the Philadelphia Skyline, a U.S. Navy Shipping Yard, and a beautiful river. All which can be captured within a camera lens simultaneously. New York City, “the city that never sleeps,” is always full of excitement and movement. This is also great for photo opportunities. This bustling city became the art capital of the world after the World War II. The Philadelphia Art Museum is full of surprises; from century old classics to modern forms of art, it makes a statement. The Appalachian Mountains are full of ski resorts and vacation spots for travelers, while also providing great landscape photos. Harvard, Princeton, and Yale, the top three Ivy League schools in the country, are all on the East Coast. All provide beautiful gardens, courtyards, and historic monuments that are great for a photographer. The Great Lakes, all east of the Mississippi are great for northern, rustic landscapes and are beautiful to visit during the fall. I just do not see why anyone would rather spend their summer in 120-degree weather staring at the monotone colors of the desert, when they could be experiencing the variety of history, culture, and color of the East Coast.
E-mail this reporter at:
photoassteditor@yahoo.com
A New Frontier
CHRIS WOLFE
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
While the East Coast may have the busy lifestyles of New York City and Chicago, the Everglades of Florida and the rustic beauty of New England, nothing can compare to the new beauty of America’s West Coast.
The West Coasts boasts some of the biggest cities in the world, both physically and culturally. Las Vegas is one of the fastest growing cities in the world, and despite its old reputation of a saloon and cowboy city, the city, which recently celebrated its 100th birthday, consists of more than rocks and sand. Just travel down The Strip, and you will see some of the most amazing sights—towering casinos, beautiful landscaping, and some extremely unique and interesting people. And you thought Milwaukee was fun. The beauty of Las Vegas, although much of it is fake, can be seen throughout the Green Valley, and what’s better is that it can be seen year-round due to warm temperatures. What’s not to love?
However, maybe you like the snow (what is wrong with you?). The West Coast also hosts hundreds of mountains between the Rocky Mountains and the Sierra-Nevada Range. Both offer amazing photographic opportunities, if you’re up for the challenge of course.
The United States’ West Coast is home to dozens of National Parks, many more than the East Coast. Included are Washington’s Olympic National Park and Mount Rainier; Oregon’s Crater Lake; California’s Yosemite, Golden Gate N.R.A., and Sequoia; Arizona’s coveted Grand Canyon; Utah’s Zion & Bryce Canyon; Wyoming’s Yellowstone; South Dakota’s Badlands; Alaska’s Denali; and Hawai’i’s Hawai’i Volcanoes. These are only a small selection of National Parks, and there are many more National Recreation Areas, Forests and Preserves. The parks provide some of the world’s most amazing photographs, and I’ll take that any day over a trip to Detroit!
The West Coast is also home to vibrant cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle and Phoenix—all with their own special identity to be captured through a camera lens. In Los Angeles, hit Beverly Hills and go star-hunting or go to the beach for awesome seaside shots. In San Francisco, watch the streetcars pass through the middle of the road or visit Lombard Street (Postcard Row). In Seattle, visit Pioneer Square or see the original Starbucks. Or visit Phoenix to see Old Town Scottsdale or Camelback Mountain.
The West offers the best of both worlds—the old, rustic frontier as well as the new, vibrant lifestyle. It is easy to see why so many people love the West Coast—it offers modern amenities incorporated within the natural beauty that has been pristinely preserved. So when thinking of where to go this summer, head west, to the new frontier.
E-mail this reporter at:
photoeditorcw@yahoo.com