We recently accepted an invitation from Visit Cambria to come and take a look at what their region has to offer, all part of my ongoing efforts to see as much as of California as possible during my time here (see more of my California exploration here). It turns out Cambria has plenty of things to do, from exploring rambling hilltop castles, to spying on Elephant Seals, to … [Read more...]
The Best Photography Spots In Yosemite
Yosemite is a landscape photographer’s dream. It was here that Ansel Adams took so many of his iconic images, and where countless photographers since then have come to try and capture a little of the wonder of this place.It's no surprise therefore that when I was based in California that it was very high on my list of places to visit, and we finally set aside some time to … [Read more...]
Shasta Cascade and Redding: California’s Great Outdoors
Up in the northeastern part of California, around a 3.5 hour drive from San Francisco, is the Shasta Cascade region. This part of California is excellent for lovers of the outdoors and landscape photographers like me, offering mountains, lakes, potentially live volcanoes and of course, hiking and photo opportunities galore. We were recently invited by the nice folks up at … [Read more...]
What To Do In Santa Cruz, California
From San Francisco, an easy day trip is to pop across to the gorgeous town of Santa Cruz, famed for its boardwalk, laid back vibe and surfing opportunities galore. We've visited a number of times, and based on our experiences, have come up with a guide to what to do in Santa Cruz. This guide to visiting Santa Cruz would serve well for visiting Santa Cruz for anything … [Read more...]