Hearst Castle AKA San Simeon 4 by danapommet

Photography • Architecture • posted on Nov 08, 2010

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I want to thank Stacey (IceShark39) for mentioning that Hearst called this 250,000 acre (1,012 km2) estate with fourteen miles of coastline, â��the Ranchâ��. Hearst Castle was built on Rancho Piedra Blanca purchased by Hearst's father, in 1865. There are still wild Zebra roaming the estate that were released from Hearstâ��s own private zoo. Another shot of the Neptune Pool with some of Charles Cassou's statuary. His statues are scattered all around the pool area. The stairs that you see are a duplicate of the stairs that I am standing on, to take this photo. Some info from Wikipedia and photo recently scanned. Zoom for better detal. Thanks for stopping by, taking a look and for all your previous favs and comments. They are very much appreciated. Dana

Comments (20)

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Faemike55

10:49PM | Mon, 08 November 2010

Very beautiful pool Great capture

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Iceshark39

11:09PM | Mon, 08 November 2010

I absolutely love this pool and these sculptures. For sure, Hearst didn't spare any expense on this estate. And you're most welcome for the info. Glad it was useful.

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bimm3d

11:19PM | Mon, 08 November 2010

so beautiful!!

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alessimarco

11:44PM | Mon, 08 November 2010

Another cool capture!!

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jayfar

2:17AM | Tue, 09 November 2010

Nice place to laze around.

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durleybeachbum

3:22AM | Tue, 09 November 2010

I wouldn't like the job of keeping those clean!

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mariogiannecchini

5:01AM | Tue, 09 November 2010

Very beautiful pool,great capture!

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flavia49

9:10AM | Tue, 09 November 2010

gorgeous!

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jendellas

10:49AM | Tue, 09 November 2010

Very ornate & I agree with Andrea :o)

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kbrog

11:13AM | Tue, 09 November 2010

That is a really beautifully done pool, excellent capture!

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MaraP

12:11PM | Tue, 09 November 2010

Wonderful!

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sharky_

12:20PM | Tue, 09 November 2010

Beautiful. Aloha

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npauling

6:49PM | Tue, 09 November 2010

It is a very beautiful place and I love how the statues are in the water too. A lovely capture.

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goodoleboy

7:04PM | Tue, 09 November 2010

Stellar ambience, details and patterns in this capture, Dana. Again, what an ostentatious display of affluence.

SerenityBlue

7:29PM | Tue, 09 November 2010

Beautiful image of the Neptune pool. It's been ages since we visited Hearst Castle, but if I remember correctly, this pool is fed by a mountain stream, and it is very cold water. :-)

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