For the Love of Light | APK Photography
Personal stories from behind the lens of fine art and travel photographer Allison Kendall
A lovely day-trip destination, San Juan Bautista delights with a blend of history, culture, small-town charm, and delicious culinary adventures. After thoroughly exploring the mission, being sure to peek around corners into less-explored rooms and taking the time to absorb the architectural and historical details, stroll down to the adjacent and very walkable main street... Continue Reading →
One of many local holiday traditions, the Lighted Boat Parade brightens up the Monterey Bay from the harbor to Cannery Row, offering a colorful celebration of the season's cheer. Families with small children and longtime community residents enjoy the camaraderie as they line the piers and beaches to view the parade of boats decorated with... Continue Reading →
Recently I enjoyed a lovely walk through quaint Carmel, California. At the height of the summer tourist season, the streets are overflowing with visitors, and it can be difficult to find a peaceful moment between the busy shops and bustling restaurants. In the winter however, a sense of calm settles across our picturesque region, and... Continue Reading →
Had the pleasure of an after-hours visit to the Monterey Bay Aquarium last week, to see the new jellyfish exhibit. The previous jellyfish exhibit that closed a few years ago was a favorite haunt for photographing interesting movement and low-light compositions, and the new exhibit offers many opportunities to observe and photograph these beautifully surreal... Continue Reading →
From a recent Saturday morning in Monterey - went whale watching on a particularly windy, bright day. Only two whales were spotted, and due to the pitching rise and fall of the relentless ocean swell, I only managed a few photos of whales. However, sunny moments like this stern sunbathing seagull perched on a rusting... Continue Reading →
Big Sur bound, originally uploaded by A.p.K. Having long believed that the journey is the destination, I've always been as much a fan of the act of traveling, as a I am a fan of actually arriving in a new place. Last weekend was a marathon road-trip though, through a landscape altogether strange to me... Continue Reading →
Lake Shasta, 07.14.08, originally uploaded by A.p.K. In California, where drought is a seasonal cycle as well as a condition that often affects the landscape for years at a time, it was big news earlier this week when the Governor declared the most recent period of drought to be officially over. This shot was taken... Continue Reading →
