Photographing Napa in the winter months is a very different experience compared to the summer when the vines are loaded with grapes and the roads are crowded with tourists. Now, the vines are bare, the understory is green and enjoying the quiet vineyards is extremely serene.
Leading lines play a large role in photographing vineyards with an abundance of compositional choices.
Under the Vines
Napa Vineyards and Early Morning Fog
Vineyard Rows
From the hilltop, the patterns and colors of the vineyards are amazing. A long telephoto gave me a tight crop on the linear details and the pop of red from the last of the grape leaves.
Vineyard Patterns
Napa Vineyard Rows
I love shooting nature’s details.
Last Cascade
Grape Leaves and Sun
Late Day Sun and Grape Leaves
I found some rows of early mustard seed blooming in one vineyard. I’ll be going back soon when the mustard is in its full glory.
Vineyard and Mustard Seed
Late afternoon sun and the simple detail of the vines. A promise of the summer’s harvest.
Afternoon Sunlight Under the Vines
The textures in the fence post and gnarled vines called out to me to convert this image to monochrome.
Row 20, Napa
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The Weekly Photo Challenge is Serenity… now.
Jane Lurie Photography 
Great serie ! Very peaceful
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Thank you very much, Guillaume. Outside of the summer crowds, Napa is very peaceful.
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Wonderful perspective! I cannot wait to see these vines full of fruit!
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Hey Cynthia– Sorry I missed your nice comment– always appreciated– thank you!
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Your photos are such a treat to visit Jane.
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You are very kind, Andrew. Thank you.
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I absolutely LOVE your early morning fog photo, Jane!
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Thanks so much, Babsje. It was magical.
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loved seeing these vineyards through your lens! So interesting…. Love the little flecks of red and look forward to the mustard post! Linda
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I’m so glad you enjoyed a walk through Napa vineyards with me, Linda. Thank you very much.
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Love this post…Pass the vino!
Personal fav – Under the vines.
These are all terrific. d
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Thank you very much, Diane. I loved shooting these!
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So many beautiful views Jane ! I love those patterns you’ve taken with your telephoto I’ve not had much success with mine Lol . I think Last Cascade is my particular favourite out of this lovely series 🙂
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Hi Poppytump- Thanks for your kind words. I did enjoy isolating the details with a long lens. Glad you like Cascade– a fave, too. Appreciate your visit.
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What a great series of images! On a winery tour this past October, I was not able to obtain the large view like you did and I just love those patterns! Wonderful!
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Thanks so much, Laurie. The bare vines helped accentuate the patterns. Glad you enjoyed these.
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These are stunning, Jane, but the fogshot is incredible. So lovely.
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Hi Patricia– Thank you. That’s a fave- the fog was an added gift that morning.
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Very nice collection!
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Hi MJF- Thank you very much. Napa is a special place. I was just looking at your images–fantastic! Looking forward to more and I appreciate your visit here.
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I can breathe art in your photos. Very beautiful.
Carlos
Cruz del Sur
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Carlos, How kind! Thank you very much. I’m happy you enjoyed these Napa moments.
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Jane, refreshing to see Napa during a different season, because it makes me appreciate the lines, the symmetry, the silhouettes. We’re headed there again in a few weeks, and I’m looking forward to the different views we’ll glimpse during the winter. The only other time I was in Napa was during harvest season, when all was vibrant.
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Tricia, Enjoy your time there. Glad you liked this winter view. Thank you very much.
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As you say – endless options! All beautiful and intriguing captures.
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Hi Ann-Christine- Truly a creative paradise! Thank you so much for your kind words.
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I love how you have captured the gnarled roots of the vines.
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Hi Atreyee, Thanks- the details were wonderful and I thought looked good in B&W.
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Beautiful, i love the perpective
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Hi Louis, Thank you very much. There were so many choices and angles. Great fun.
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Last time I was in Napa valley none of my shots came out. probably drank too much! ;(
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That’s when you resort to abstracts. 🙂
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A striking and unique series, Jane. Beautiful! I love the perspectives and ‘architecture’ of the growth.
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Hi Karen, Thank you very much. I appreciate your response to this series- very kind. I must go back soon…
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this is such beautiful images – I know this place very well – we enjoy the wine, piano and stay their with my family!
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Hi Mihran, Sounds lovely! Napa is a wonderful place to unwind. Thanks so much for your kind words.
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very nice series of the vineyard. beautiful lines and compositions, some are artwork 🙂
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Hi Ellen, Thank you- that’s very thoughtful and I really appreciate it. Happy you enjoyed this series.
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WOW….how SHOCKINGLY STUNNING…..truly mind blowing!!! Gary & I are in awe of these fantastic shots…..the opening shot ‘under the vines’ is just captures you….
WOW…..a GREAT eye!!!
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April and Gary, Hi! Thanks so much for your enthusiastic and kind review. I did love shooting Under the Vines– everything seemed to come together. Miss you.
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I love them all!
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Thank you very much, Diane. So nice to hear from you and I’m happy you enjoyed these Napa moments.
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Napa looks rich even in the depths of winter – such as they are in California! I love your appreciation of the lines and neatness of the vines. There are vineyards in the UK but nothing to match the scale of this. Thank you for photographing and sharing.
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Thanks so much for appreciating these, Mike. I was surprised and thrilled with the “winter” look and the bonus was how quiet it was for reflecting on the scenes.
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You’ve inspired me to reconsider doing some landscape work in the Niagara Wine Region of Ontario.
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Hi Allan, I just googled that area–it’s beautiful! Didn’t know about it. Hmm, landscape or shoot… Thanks for your comment and I’m happy you enjoyed the series.
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love the autumnal leaves
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Hi, Jim, Me, too, especially when they are backlit. Thanks very much.
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The vine and landscape shots are incredibly artistic- they feel contemporary, whimsical and stripped to bare essentials. All beautiful, they look more like something imagined by a painter than captured with a lens. Great post!
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Hi Amy, What a thoughtful compliment, thank you very much. Imagining a scene for an image is an exciting moment. I really appreciate your reaction.
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I have always loved Winter’s details. Great photos..all of them . K
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Kathleen, Thanks, friend. Me, too. And these vines were incredible in their tangled beauty.
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I have never been to a vineyard … Our climate is not suitable for grapes … So thanks for sharing your photos … I especially like the one of the Last Cascade …
// Maria 🙂
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Hi Maria– I’m glad to share some scenes that are new to you.. that makes me happy. I love shooting the details like the leaves. Thank you so much!
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Lovely shots Jane – such a beautiful part of the world. Nicely done!
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Thank you, Tina. Glad you think they’re lovely. Appreciate it.
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All very beautiful photos Jane. Napa valley’s winters look very different from Quebec’s winters 🙂 My favourite picture is the second one, how beautiful !
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Hi Jocelyne- Ha! I bet they do– I miss the beauty of snow but now having to deal getting around in it. I’m so glad the vineyards and fog landscape spoke to you– it was a favorite moment that morning. Thank so much for your kind comment.
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Hi Jane, What beautiful photos of the vineyards. Napa is beautiful any time of the year.
Miss you. Pam
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Thanks so much, Pam. So true and I look forward to shooting in all seasons. Miss you, too!
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Hi Jane
Love these photos!!!
Love ya Helen
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Thank you, Helen! What a place this is. Love hearing from you. 💕
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Beautiful photograph series Jane. Perfect time of the year to shoot the vineyards as the land has given you wonderful works of art in patterns and colors. Love it your eye for quiet detail and light.
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Thank you, Mary. That’s very kind of you and with your artistic eye, means a lot. It was a thrill.
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nice shots, Jane. I love the closeups and the light and the way you captured the lines of the panorama shots..
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Thank you very much, Imelda. I’m happy you like these. I lucked out with the light that day.
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Love, love, love “Under the Vines”, beauty in such simple things. You have a gift, girl.
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Hi Linda, That’s great– one of my favorites.. the light and colors were wonderful that afternoon. Thank you so much.
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Lovely shades recuerdad me to my region , Alicante .
a Greeting
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Thank you very much, Pepe. Glad it reminded you of favorite places.
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Views for any season. The shot with fog is my favorite.
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What a surprise this was, Sharon. It was so beautiful and I’m glad you like the fog shot– that was a bonus. Thank you.
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What an interesting contrast to vineyards in the summer. Not sure why but I am going to go and straighten up my sock drawer. Larry
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Hi Larry, Ha! Good one. I’m glad you felt the beautiful sense of order. Thanks so much.
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Beautiful images, Jane. That’s my kind of serenity.
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Hi Dina, Thank you for appreciating these. It was a good day.
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Beautiful photos…
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Thank you very much, Damien. Glad you like them.
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Lovely take on Napa. I kept going back to the beautiful perspective of the morning fog shot.
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Hi Jane, Thank you very much. It was a treat shooting at this time of year. The patterns were more evident. The foggy morning was an added gift.
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Love the last of those beautiful autumn leaves jane and the lovely leading lines of the rows, I especially like the last cascade the sharp focus on the leaves and the softly focused background gives the image a very serene feel.
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Thank you so much, Pauline. It was a marvelously creative time shooting and I’m happy the serene way I felt came through in the images. Glad you enjoyed this set.
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What a perfect row of vine yards..wow.
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Hi Jake- They are quite amazing they way they’re planted. Glad you liked these, thank you.
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