
“Overcast Across the Waves” (Pismo Beach, California)
Hi Friends!
Recently, my family and I took a 4-day trip to San Luis Obispo County. It’s part of California’s Central Coast region. The area has beautiful beaches, enchanted forests and quaint towns.

“Electric Rocks” (Montana de Oro State Park, California)
It was a little cloudy during our trip. So, that made taking some photos a bit more challenging. But, who cares. It was a great trip – with my awesome family – in a breathtaking area.
Please enjoy the images. And have a wonderful day!! 🙂

“Layered Life” (Morro Bay, California)

“Earth and Clouds” (Pismo Beach, California)

“Sunset Imagination” (Cambria, California)

“Hidden Mountain” (Los Osos, California)

“Green and Blue” (Cambria, California)

“Colors of My Mind” (Montana de Oro State Park, California)

“Peaceful Peninsula” (Pismo Beach, California)

“Seals Aplenty” (Cambria, California)
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Absolutely beautiful pictures!
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Thank you, Cheryl! Happy Holidays 😁
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One of our favorite places – love that seagull shot!
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Hey Pam, thanks!! And great to hear from you!
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Gorgeous! I’ll definitely have to visit this area!
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You’re absolutely right! It’s a beautiful area. Thanks for the comment! 😎
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Thank you, thank you.
You bring a pang to my heart.
I used to live there in the highlight of my life.
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My pleasure! 😎
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Thanx for sharing these really cool photos, Kevin. Can’t go wrong with Nature.
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Thanks man!! Have a great weekend!
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Well done.
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Thank you! 😎
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Amazing pics as per usual! Hope the family is well
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Thanks Barbara! Same to you – hope all is well with you and your family!! Great to hear from you! 😎
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Scrollin’, Scrollin’, Scrollin’…..I’m really late to thus post but WOW you’ve git quite the following as you should! Exceptional shots Kevin. My favorite is the electric rocks. 😀
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Hi Lennon! Very cool of you to say. I really appreciate all your support through the years. Have a great week! 😁👍🏼
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I’m from Michigan, and have made a couple of cross country treks up the California coast from Santa Monica to San Fransisco, and back down. It’s great to look at your photos and think, “I’ve been there!”
We like “Neptunes Net”, and “Monterey Fish House”, and wine touring in Dry Creek Valley. Thanks for bringing back memories!
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Hey Brian, great to meet you. Glad to hear my photos stirred up some good California memories. Neptune’s Net. Love that place. Had lunch there last Father’s Day. Thanks for the thoughtful comment! 😎👍🏼
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What a beautiful place! All the rocks and cliffs, and birds – fantastic trip and great photography. The seagull portrait is so cool 🙂
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Thanks, Inese! Yeah, that seagull was hanging out with us. I was giving him some food. He loved us. Great to hear from you – thanks for the kind words!!
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Absolutely stunning dear Kevin… A real paradise 😀 Happy Autumn to you! xx
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Hi Amalia! 😎 Great to hear from you!! Thank you for the kind words. Happy Spring to you, mi amiga from the Southern Hemisphere!🌞
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These are nice! Forgive me if you’ve already answered, but are these filtered, and if so, what kind?
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Thank you! Yep, I filter my photos. I use a bunch of different apps. Honestly, I use like 10 different applications for different looks. One of my favorites is ‘sketch guru.’ I use that one when I want to achieve the look where it appears the photo is a painting. Hope I answered your question. 🙂
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That does answer my question.
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Lovely photos, Kevin. 😊
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Thank you!! Appreciate your continued support! 😎👍🏼
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As usual, photos to inspire! Also find the names with which you describe ,or just personalize, them just wonderful and spot on…A talented guy for sure….. keep the photos coming. They are so enjoyable and stress relieving as I sit and ponder the beautiful area.
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Thank you!! Yeah, that area is a real treasure. Stress melts away. Nice to hear from you!! 😊
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Awesome pics, superb place
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Thank you so much!! 😊
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Still my most favorite part of California. I keep telling my wife that when we win the lottery, that’s where we’ll go live (Cambria). Beautiful pictures, Kevin. – Marty
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Sounds like a great plan, Marty! A house on the water in Cambria. The good life. Thanks for the kind words!!
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How marvellous! I love these photos. It looks a wonderful place for a family holiday. I’m you all had a great time. 🙂
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Hi, thank you! Yes – this is the second year in a row we went there for a getaway. It’s cool as a destination, and the scenic drive there is also a great time. Nice to hear from you. 😁
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Lovely when you find that perfect holiday place for the family. We used to go north of Cape Town, to experience a dry heat! You just want something different to what you usually have! 🙂
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Exactly! Just a diversion from the “usual.” Have a great day!
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Beautiful pictures !!
As usual xx
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Thank you, Aggie! Always appreciate your sweet comments! 😊
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Stunning photos! The colors are amazing!! Thank you for sharing 😊
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Hi Dorinda, thank you! That’s very kind of you to say. Hope you have an excellent week! 🙂
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Thanks, Kevin! You too!
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These are great photos, Kevin, and my personal favorite, you ask? The first one — it’d be a really nice book illustration & a good taking-off point for a story. “There was this seagull, a fishing boat, two kayakers, and a little mountain…” (How you’re gonna get all these characters going into a bar, is your problem, you’re the professional!) Seriously, all the shots look warm and saturated in a very appealing way. The only issue, really, is those seals. I thought everybody in California was into fitness and healthy living — you’ve got to get those guys organized, up and exercising, Zumba or something.
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Haha. I like that story idea. Though, if I ever go for it, you make seek writing credits lol. Trust me – not everyone in CA is into fitness. We took our kids to the LA County Fair last weekend. Lots of fried Oreo eating going on. Not us, for sure. I was inhaling grapes that I brought with me. Tempting to eat all that fair cr*p, but we held off. Thanks for the kind words, Robert. Always a pleasure to hear from you. Hope all is well in upstate NY.
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Love the views!
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Me too! Thanks for stopping by, Brittany!
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You’re welcome!
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What gorgeous landscapes!
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For sure, Kindra! Thanks for the comment! Have a terrific week 🙂
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You’re welcome! You have a great week, too 😊
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Beautifully done, Kevin. I like then post work you’ve done as well. Really brought out the color and definition.
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Hey Dan, thanks bud! Yeah, I can’t help myself. I have to tweak the photos after I take them. I love saturated colors (apparently) lol. Thanks again!!
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It looks like an exciting place to visit. Beautiful pictures as usual.
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It really is a special region. It’s only 3 hours north of Los Angeles, but it might as well be a million miles away. I love it there. Thanks for the support and kind words!
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Really nice! I would love to go to LA one day and do the ocean drive. I think it will be fun.
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You should! This area is right off the famed Pacific Coast Highway. Unspoiled, wild land. If you ever make it here, let me know. We can grab a beer!
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Oh! Thank you. It’s on my list.
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Absolutely gorgeous! It’s great seeing this gem through your lens 🙂
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Thank you, Jen!! Great finally meeting you in person! You live in such an awesome area.
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Thanks Kevin for posting such great pictures! We went down west coast Portland to Carmel in June!
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Hey Carol! That sounds like an amazing trip; one I will have to do at some point. Thanks for the kind words!
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I hear Joni Mitchell singing “I really don’t know clouds at all…” but you certainly do,Kevin…great photos!
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Nice! Thanks, Clarissa!! Always appreciate your awesome support 🙂
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Wow, gorgeous, Kevin!!
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Hi Erika! Nice to hear from you. Thank you! How’s life in Lichtenstein?
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All is well. Life is developing. I am back at work full time and have come pretty far already in a very short time. The oldest one moved out 2 years ago, the middle one goes to university since last week. So it is only my youngest one (15 and in apprenticeship search mode) and I. It is fantastic how all works out and how the kids are able to go out into the world. How is everything at your side, Kevin?
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It’s amazing how life keeps moving forward. The only constant in life – change! Happy to hear your kids are doing well. And that you’re doing great at work. Everyone is great here. My oldest – Sienna – just turned 4 a couple of months ago. My youngest – Flynn – is 18 months. He is really developing quite a charming little personality. The ladies already swoon haha. He’s got a killer smile. 😁 Sienna is sharp as a tac. And super inquisitive and a sweet little girl. Hopefully we will get to see you again when you visit California!! Have a wonderful day Erika!!
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Oh, so wonderful to see your family blossoming! I would really love to meet you and also your family again. I still tell people how I appreciated you coming to Pasadena after only a few days following me. Be sure that I will let you know when I am in Cali the next time. Perhaps I can even see one of your shows!!
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That would be awesome. Next time you plan on coming to California, let me know. And, I’ll be sure to get booked on a show. It’s a fun night. Drinks. Food. Laughter. Can’t get any better! ‘Till then. 😎
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You know what? That’s a deal 👍✋👊
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Nice pictures 🙂
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Thank you so much! 🙂
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That was a great trip!! Your photos really capture the beauty of this area.. Please take me back there now 🙂
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Thank you! I want to go back too. Looking forward to our next trip. xxx 🙂
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I love the central coast. Wish I had more time to spend there.
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Yeah, it is really a cool place. Very relaxing.
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Amazing beautiful places, Kevin 🙂
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Nice to hear from you, Irene!! Thank you. Hope all is well. 🙂
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Thank you and I hope, that you enjoyed your trip with your family.
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We had a great time! Have a wonderful week!
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lovely sites and photos of them.
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Thanks, Imelda!
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