Coming Along Nicely

The vineyards in the Napa Valley are ever-changing and always interesting. I love the mix of purple and green as these clusters begin to ripen.

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Coming Along Nicely
The vineyards in the Napa Valley are ever-changing and always interesting. I love the mix of purple and green as these clusters begin to ripen.

#napavalley   #vineyard  

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Fog in July

An unusually cool California summer morning made the perfect backdrop for my backyard redwood tree. It's my favorite sentinel just outside my home office window. It seems to take on a different character throughout the seasons…it's getting ready to 'shed' loads of brown fronds, something it does twice a year (which fills up my gutters!).

This shot is actually from March, but the view was identical this morning. 

#redwood   #trees   #napavalley  

Fog in July
An unusually cool California summer morning made the perfect backdrop for my backyard redwood tree. It’s my favorite sentinel just outside my home office window. It seems to take on a different character throughout the seasons…it’s getting ready to ‘shed’ loads of brown fronds, something it does twice a year (which fills up my gutters!).

This shot is actually from March, but the view was identical this morning.

#redwood   #trees

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The Barrel Room

Although there are many rooms and hallways filled with barrels, this is the barrel room deep underground beneath the breathtaking Castello di Amorosa castle near Calistoga, CA. Just one of the many wonders to explore in this truly magical place. If you're ever in the Napa Valley, you must stop by for a visit!

#napavalley   #castellodiamorosa   #calistoga  

The Barrel Room
Although there are many rooms and hallways filled with barrels, this is the barrel room deep underground beneath the breathtaking Castello di Amorosa castle near Calistoga, CA. Just one of the many wonders to explore in this truly magical place. If you’re ever in the Napa Valley, you must stop by for a visit!

#napavalley   #castellodiamorosa   #calistoga  

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Earlier today, I posted the setup for this

Anticipation….as I waited for the perfect moment. Although I do like the final result, the evolution of light didn't quite get to the level of 'wow' that I had hoped for.

Just goes to show you that many times we are at a great place with lots of potential, but we still are left with what the weather gives us!

#landscapephotography #sunset #napavalley #calistoga

Calistoga Sunset
After weeks of clear blue sky, we finally got some interesting clouds.   As the sun sets farther south in the winter, I’ll revisit this spot…(though the vineyards will be bare!)

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The First Mustard of the Season

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The Napa Valley gets carpeted with wild mustard flowers every January…bringing color back to the valley after all the leaves have fallen. There's something fun about flowers blooming in the middle of winter!

Just a quick shot with my trusty Samsung….
#landscapephotography   #napavalley   #floralphotography  

The First Mustard of the Season
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The Napa Valley gets carpeted with wild mustard flowers every January…bringing color back to the valley after all the leaves have fallen. There’s something fun about flowers blooming in the middle of winter!

Just a quick shot with my trusty Samsung….
#landscapephotography   #napavalley   #floralphotography  

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An Evening at The Castello

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I love the castle courtyard in the evening. I could sit here and ponder times gone by for hours!
If you want a chance to see it  yourself, you need to visit when the sun goes down early so the lights come on before closing time.
This is at the +Castello di Amorosa in the Napa Valley

#castle   #castellodiamorosa   #napavalley   #winecountry  

An Evening at The Castello
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I love the castle courtyard in the evening. I could sit here and ponder times gone by for hours!
If you want a chance to see it  yourself, you need to visit when the sun goes down early so the lights come on before closing time.
This is at the +Castello di Amorosa in the Napa Valley

#castle   #castellodiamorosa   #napavalley   #winecountry

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