94% of mothers feel guilty at some point, and I personally feel it right now. I broke the law… and thanks to me, my kids were involved. And all because I wanted a cute photo of my kids taken in Minnesota.
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Did you know that it is illegal to take photos at this location in Minnesota?
I love the families that take family photos every year. To be completely honest, I’m not one of those moms. We rarely have professional photos taken and since we live in a world of iPhones and selfies, we have quite a few “in-the-moment” family photos.
I did, however, treat myself one time and had some professional photos taken of my kids. We walked all over the city and they struck a few poses in different spots. These are some of my favorite photos of their cute faces because they included not only my kids but also spots in our city that are a bit artsy. At one point, however, they said that “cheese” was a big no-no.
Railroad tracks have become popular locations for wedding photos, graduation photos, and selfies. However, taking photos on railroad tracks is illegal and extremely dangerous. Operation Lifesaver, Inc., one of FRA’s partner organizations, warns photographers and social media users about the dangers of this activity. For everyone’s safety, stay off the tracks. – Railroads.dot.gov
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ABC News reported the heartbreaking story of a family who were taking some fun photos on a railroad track for a school project in a rural area. Unfortunately, a train came by and one of the children lost his life that day because he just couldn’t get away from the train fast enough.
Why didn’t the family hear the train coming when they were taking photos on the tracks?
Don Woods, a train engineer in Norfolk Southern’s Washington District, told ABC News about the challenges of guessing a train’s speed. The sound of a train, that roar many of us have heard before, follows the train. In other words, if you’re standing in front of the train, you may not even know it’s coming toward you. He vividly illustrated that a train’s speed is an optical illusion, and that if you and the train are tied, you lose the game.
Unfortunately, many risk their lives playing this game of moves and think they will win. In 2015, reality TV star, Greg Plitt, lost his life while recording his training videos on a railway track. In FebruaryAnother death occurred when a photographer was hit by a train during a photo shoot in Fresno, California.
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Is it really illegal to take photos on railroad tracks in Minnesota?
Dangerous? As you can see from the traumatic stories above, taking photos on train tracks is dangerous.
Illegal? According to ABC News, taking photos of train tracks is not illegal. Taking photos on tracks that are private, Is illegal.
Now you know.
Jessica Williams
What are the best places for selfies and photos in southeast Minnesota?
If you’re looking for a great place for photos, there are 12 locations with amazing pops of color that, with the right light, will become your favorite photos of all time! Dress your kids in matching (or not) outfits and head to one of the 12 apple orchards below, scattered across southeastern Minnesota. Just don’t forget to bring your phone or camera!
List of the best apple orchards in southeast Minnesota!
It’s apple picking season and the orchards are ready for all the guests to come and pick a sack of apples. If you’re looking for an orchard near you, check out the list below to see some of the best orchards in southeast Minnesota.
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12 things you should never buy at a gas station
Unless you own a Tesla, you probably drive to the gas station several times a month. However, when you open the front door of the store, the temptation to buy something is ever-present! However, according to some experts, there are 12 things you shouldn’t buy when stopping at a gas station.
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