Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM Lens

Shutter Speed

1/640 sec

Aperture

f/6.3

Focal Length

24mm

ISO

500

Twin Peaks Parking Lot view of Sutro Tower

@spencercotton

California

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San Francisco

Commonly visited for its landscape, this location also provides a unique opportunity for portraiture. As the sun sets behind your model and the wind blows their hair away, they will be in a natural spotlight.

Plan

Overview

Skill level

Easy

Accessbility

Public Location

Hours

Anytime

Fee

Free

Pack

Wide-angle lens (24mm)
Model

How to get there

N37° 45' 18.2484"W122° 26' 50.2404"

The featured photo was taken from Twin Peaks parking lot. Twin Peaks is known for its high vantage point that overlooks downtown San Francisco if you look directly east from the main lot. However, if you were to walk towards the north end of the parking lot, you'll find a nice little vantage point of the Sutro Tower (pictured in photo).

Tips

When to go

Best season

All months

Best time

Sunset

All months of the year are suitable to photograph from Twin Peaks.

Visit at sunset to get beautiful backlight for your subject.

Field tips

By using a wide-ange lens (24mm) you'll be able to incorporate the length of the railing and the Sutro Tower in the background. It’s also the best lens to capture the surrounding downtown landscape!

When composing your shot, be mindful of the setting sun in the background and it's influence on the railing's shadows.

In the featured image I wanted to focus on my model's shoes. This is a nice spot for product photography.

Current weather

San Francisco, California

Partially cloudy

57^o

Sat

64^o

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Sun

66^o

56^o

Mon

64^o

57^o

Tue

66^o

58^o

Wed

67^o

58^o

Blue Hour

12:58

57^o

Partially cloudy

Sunrise

13:26

57^o

Partially cloudy

Golden Hour

02:28

57^o

Partially cloudy

Sunset

03:04

57^o

Partially cloudy

Do nearby

Twin Peaks offer great views of downtown — walk around and explore!

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