San Simeon - Castle and Schoolhouse Wood Print

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This old schoolhouse sits in the middle of a pasture in the small village of San Simeon, California. You can just see infamous Hearst Castle on the top of the hill in the background. The historic Pacific School was built around 1903 and was attended by most of the children whose parents worked for William Randolph Hearst. Hearst's own grandson also attended the school for a couple of years in the 1940's. The building, which once housed the one-room school, is now a private residence.

As fifth generation Californian, I mostly specialize in California photography. I am are inspired by the landscapes and seascapes of the Pacific Coast and its beach communities. However, my galleries also show an eclectic mix of images with a variety of subjects and places. When I visit an area, I try to tell the story of that area with images. I may take the “big” image of the location, but we will also look for what is overlooked, for the things that make an area unique and finish the story. I often use close cropping and square format to zero in on a subject, making a tiny piece of the whole become the new focus. I like to capture details such as color, patterns and textures. I am also drawn to nostalgia, vintage,...