Saturday, November 29, 2008

Indian Summer in Napa Valley

Indian Summer in Napa Valley


This image is #8 in my 100/365 project.


While driving around in Napa Valley, I kept looking for this very scene - a farm with an easy access and rows of grape trees extending into the horizon. In fact, I wanted to take this kind of image ever since I got into photography. Finally, as we took a turn, I saw this spot, just as I visualized it. We immediately turned around and I had to take this picture.

I like this scene because it speaks of order. There are all kinds of patterns in this image that are pleasing to my eyes - how trees extend in to the distance, how they are parallel to the road, the curve of the road, the angle of shadows, etc. I also liked what I saw in the skies and the color that presented itself well. Overall, my favorite photo in a while.

6 comments:

Nerak said...

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS. It took my breath away!

John Y. said...

Beautiful image Ivan! Well done, as always.

Ivan Makarov said...

Thank you Karen and John. It was a beautiful day to be out with the camera.

Vlad said...

Ivan,

I love this picture as well as others. You are doing great as photographer. I see how well you're progressing.
Your mom is proud of you too. I see her on Sundays.
Uspekhov!
Vladimir Nechiporov.

Ivan Makarov said...

Владимир -

Спасибо за добрые слова. Всегда приятно от Вас слышать, и рад, что помните. Мама часто про семью Вашу рассказывает, но и Пол Гастевсон тоже был под впечатлением.

Sarah said...

wow.. I love this pic. You should get in touch with the bizymoms Napa community to feature these on their page. It’s free and the moms will love them