Travel to Catalina Island, CA for a little R&R

      Don't look now but it's that time of year again to find a beautiful Island getaway before the dreary, cloudy Central California Coast weather sets in. Although I must admit that our Indian Summer was amazing and much needed it was entirely too short! The warm California sun and beautiful weather is already a distant memory, becoming more and more like a clouded dream with each new rain drop rousing winter without further ado!!

Casino Point in Avalon on Catalina Island, California.

Sea Lions lounging on a reef marker outside of Two Harbors.

 A gorgeous view of Avalon's prominent Casino.

One of Avalon's many incredible courtyard shopping areas.

View of Avalon's beachside restaurant and shopping district. 

A stunning set of mansion-like houses built up above Avalon's Harbor. 

 Shaun and I before moving off Catalina Island and relocating to the Island of Kauai.

  

Well, there you have it. Some beautiful pictures of one of our favorite island getaways, Catalina Island! You have two great options of where to stay; Avalon, a place of romance and island life with more than enough shopping areas and restaurants to last you more than several trips. Or Two Harbors on the west end of Catalina where there's no end to the rugged exciting outdoor adventures. If you'd like to see some of our photos from the group dive trip we just did to Two Harbors CLICK HERE and enjoy! Or stop by our dive shop Ocean Sports in Lompoc and we'll be more than happy to talk all about our experiences there! :)

SEE what's NEW for FALL images at KCPhotography of SB County, California

Here is a little preview of my new and improved professional photography website with lots of viewing-friendly features, Buy Now buttons and spectacular updated photo galleries from Hawaii, Arizona, and everyone's favorite scenic countryside by the Pacific Ocean, Santa Barbara County, CA, USA! See for yourself, just CLICK HERE!
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Learn to SCUBA with your LOCAL Dive Shop, OCEAN SPORTS of Lompoc, CA!!

 Yes, that's right! You can learn how to SCUBA Dive, get SCUBA Certified, and go out on our Dive Boat to the Channel Islands where there's some of the best diving in the world, NO JOKE! ALL this in one AMAZING Local Dive Shop called OCEAN SPORTS of Lompoc! Some of the best STAFF around!!! 

 Learn to SCUBA Dive with Shaun Crouse, the most AWESOME PADI SCUBA Instructor out there, get photographed UNDERWATER by renowned Professional Photographer Kimberly C. Park, and go on the FABULOUS Miss Devin DIVE BOAT captained by THE Captain RON! We have tons of FUN! (Can't you tell from the pictures above!) Sometimes we even catch DINNER; LOBSTER, SCALLOPS, and FISH. But we ALWAYS, ALWAYS have your SAFETY as a TOP PRIORITY!! Just come by our shop to meet the staff, see all the gear, toys, and fun for yourself!

304 West Laurel Ave. Lompoc, CA 93436 or call us at the Shop (805) 736-3272!  

ALSO if you'd like to see more underwater photography done in the classes and Ocean CLICK HERE. 

NEW WINE COUNTRY IMAGES in Celebration of the Harvest Season

Wine Country Photography by Kimberly Catherine Park: SB County Images

CLICK HERE to see this Image and more at The Wine Country Gallery

Wine Country Photography by Kimberly Catherine Park: SB County Images

CLICK HERE to see this image and more at The Wine Country Gallery

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Breathtaking photographs of the Wild Horse Sanctuary in Santa Barbara, CA

American Wild Horse Sanctuary - Images by Kimberly Park

This is one horse ranch of Santa Barbara, California that you don't want to pass by! Especially if you're a friend or fan of horses in any way. These images of the Wild Horses rescued by the Return To Freedom American Wild Horse Sanctuary will blow you away with their striking physical force and presence as the great wild beings we knew them to be! But they will only be around as long as we help in the effort to save and protect their legacy and our own American Heritage that runs through their living ancient bloodlines. Please Enjoy the images in this slide show and click on any one of them to view the larger photograph on my main website KCP Photography. Thank You!  ~ Kimberly

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NEW and IMPROVED marketing MASTERPIECE for Vineyards & Wineries

Finally! A product developed for the winemaking industry that combines marketing and refined art all in one. KC Photography will create a Fine Art Photography Coffee-Table Book specially photographed and designed from your Vineyard, Winery, and Tasting Room. This is one very important and eye-catching detail you don't want your business to go without. Here is an example of one Photography Book created for an Estate Vineyard and Winery in Southern California. All the photographs were taken on the property of Hidden Ridge Vineyards. Click on the book icon below to see a small preview of the layout or click right below it for a full size preview where you will be sure to appreciate the fine quality of High Resolution Fine Art Photography.  

Visit the Wine Cellar (<----click there) for more information on the sensational vineyard and winery photography by KIMBERLY CATHERINE PARK PHOTOGRAPHY

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SB Wine Country's majestic mountain views!

Vineyard off of Jalama Road in the rolling hills of SB. CLICK HERE for SB County Images by KCP.

Now if that marvelous picture above doesn't say enough to you about what Santa Barbara's Wine Country has to offer, then someone overestimated when they said a picture is worth a thousand words! So just incase here's a little excerpt about the magnificent wine country of Santa Barbara County and who better than the SB County Vintner's assn. to describe it;

"Breathtaking vistas overlook valleys and mountains studded with ancient oaks, brilliant wild flowers and magnificent vineyards. Taking a leisurely country drive allows you to fully appreciate the winemaking experience while viewing the ever changing seasons. Pruning in the winter, bud break in spring, canopy management in summer, culminates with the fall harvest. It is a wonderful discovery for any traveler! You'll find great restaurants, galleries, country inns and exceptional tasting rooms. Friendly and knowledgeable people are waiting to welcome, serve and delight you."

From Santa Barbara County Wines. CLICK HERE for their main website and all the information you could ever ask for detailing about each and every vineyard, winery, and tasting room in the area!
Enjoy~

Santa Barbara County's AMERICAN WILD HORSE SANCTUARY

To see this beautiful young stallion in a larger format CLICK HERE 

To see this gentle Giant of the wild in a larger format CLICK HERE 

Again, to see a larger form of this Portrait CLICK HERE            

If you are ever in the Santa Barbara area or even just near California's Central Coast and you like HORSES in any way you need to stop by! Make sure to check ahead for Return to Freedom's Tours and hurry because they fill up quickly (CLICK here for the Upcoming Events Page). It's an amazing realization that the Wild Horses of America being pushed (that's a nice way of putting the ugly truth lightly) off their land every day and they need our help and protection! These powerfully magnificent creatures are America's living History and deserve respect and the attention of all! If you could just stand in their midst as I have, you too would understand the connection to our nation's unforgettable, legendary Wild Horses. Check out Return to Freedom's official Website. Take a Tour and see for yourself.     

Santa Barbara County Photography: don't miss out on the little things in life

Hummingbird in flight. SEE THIS IMAGE at SB County and Wine Country Images

by Kimberly Catherine Photography

This is one of the most amazing 'quick clicks' I have done in a long time. I was not even photographing this flower on my shoot (obviously it's a little disheveled) and ALL my settings were on manual. What a miracle that I was even able to capture this hummingbird in my frame, let alone in focus while using a 50mm lens on manual. What a break to finally be in the right place at the right time and able to execute manual settings in a matter of seconds. What can I say, I'm pretty happy with this today! I was on a shoot for a local Green-Thumb enthusiast, and I was able to add a little fauna to my flora!

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Vineyard and Wine Photo Design by Kimberly Catherine Photography

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Quicksilver Ranch of Santa Ynez Valley

Here is just one of the many reasons to look around and see all the delightful little attractions while visiting Santa Barbara's Wine Country; Quicksilver Ranch. It makes a perfect compliment to the everlasting miles of rolling hill vineyards and wineries with majestic oaks like none seen before. And lets not forget to mention how amazingly adorable miniature baby horses can be while lounging around in the grass on their beautiful ranch.

Quicksilver Ranch is located in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley, just 30 miles north of Santa Barbara, between Solvang and Ballard, California. It's open to visitors every day from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. You may not know this but the Santa Ynez Valley has long been the horse breeder's Kentucky of the west and some of the finest thoroughbred horses (miniatures too) come from this area.

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Solvang's Baby Miniature Horses - Images by Kimberly Park

Welcome to the home of Santa Barbara Wine Country Images

Hello and welcome to the first official Photo Blog dedicated to the charming and stunning sights of Santa Barbara's Wine Country! The setting for the photographs in this blog will be the five distinct wine growing regions of SB County; Santa Ynez Valley, Los Alamos Valley, Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Maria Valley, and Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara. Not only will you see the rolling hills of vineyards with sporadic towering Oak trees and macro shots of wine grapes to their wine bottles, but also the surrounding sights and activities you will find when visiting these cherished spots within wine country itself. Enjoy!

SB County Images by Kimberly Catherine Fine Art Photography