This is Knapps Castle in the mountains of Santa Barbara, California. Ruins of an old mansion destroyed in the early 1940’s. The location overlooks the Santa Ynez Valley and Cachuma Lake.
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very nice!
thank you!
– Sherrie Chavez
Oooh, that light is fabulous!
a bit belated…but thank you Laurie!
– Sherrie Chavez
Brilliant capture, Sherrie!
Thank you Daniel!
Thank you so much for featuring my image! :))
– Sherrie Chavez
congratulations on your feature!! well deserved!! gorgeous image taken at the perfect time!! Beautiful!
Thank you so much! I appreciate that!
– Sherrie Chavez
Congrats on your Feature!
Thank you Cathy!!
– Sherrie Chavez
Congrats on your feature! Stunning lighting
Thank you Lee Anne!
– Sherrie Chavez
Congratulations on your feature! Very well done!
Thanks so much Vicki!
– Sherrie Chavez
Ooh, love the light! Was it early morning or late afternoon?
The angle / perspective is great here as well. : )
Thank you! It was taken sunset. It’s kind of a magical place anytime of the day:)
– Sherrie Chavez