Point Lobos

jp80874 said:

The Weston house can be rented. An 8x10 Deardorff shooting friend and his wife stayed there recently. Kim spent a lot of time with them showing family work, library, talking about the family.
John Powers

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Yes, indeed. We stayed there two nights. Kim and Gina are very gracious hosts. Kim showed us the original house (you actually rent and stay in the guest house, not Edward's old house), spoke a lot about Brett's carvings - and gave me a book about the carvings! And, of course, took us into Edward's darkroom, kept as it was when he used it.

I have family in the neighborhood, and once had regular gallery gigs there, so I've spent a fair amt of time at Pt Lobos, and can certainly affirm that there is a lot of latitude for individual style, despite the conspicuously scenic nature of the area. I don't think anyone would confuse the work I did there, or at nearby Julia Pffeifer Park, with anyone elses' photography. But logistically, I strongly prefer Pt Lobos off season or on a rainy day. It's a popular spot in the summer and parking can be an issue. You can walk in from the highway if you're careful to avoid the posion oak everywhere. Or show up early, before all the traffic gets knotted up, if you do visit in summer (esp weekends). Most tourists are not early risers. Pick a spot and explore on foot. It's not a large park, but there are enough trails and coves to reward multiple visits. A pair of binoculars will be useful for watching the sea otters.