“I guess my feet know where they want me to go.
Walking on a country road.”
~ James Taylor
Henry Road and Oaks, Carneros
Oak in Winter
“Trees are your best antiques.”
~Alexander Smith
Sunlight and Oak
California Oak and Shadow
Gnarled Oak and Vineyard
Henry Road is in the Carneros Region of Napa Valley.
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Jane Lurie Photography 
A glorious, glorious set! How did I miss this?
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Thank you so much, Allan! How did I miss your lovely comment? 😆
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Those oaks area amazing. Like big spirits. And you captured their many facets and the mystery they hold, beautifully in these black and white images.
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Your imagery is so true, Otto. I think about the history that each tree holds and their quiet strength. I am very happy that these images spoke to you. Thank you.
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Fabulous. Great tree photography!
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Thanks so much, Bente. The shapes of winter trees are so appealing. Glad you enjoyed.
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Goregous trees in B&W, Jane. All painted with ligth and love, absolutely awesome.
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Hi Hanne, I am in love with these magnificent trees- so glad you enjoyed this series. Thanks very much!
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Those trees make it really interesting! Beautiful!
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Hi Esmee, They are my favorite and I think about the history that has happened around them. Thanks so much.
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And what a fabulous welcome shot to lead these beauties with!
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So glad you enjoyed these, Patti. Such a gorgeous area. Thank you!
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beautiful….wow
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Thanks, Mihran. I just adore these trees. Glad you like them.
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Beautiful
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Thanks so much, Marko. I adore these oaks. Glad you like them.
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Beautiful pictures. Just loved your blog.
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Thank you very much, Chetan. So glad you enjoyed it. I like your first post and photos.
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Thank you Jane. I am totally new to blogging. Just trying to share my experiences of traveling in this new country, USA.
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Enjoy your travels and I hope you are having a great experience here, Chetan.
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It’s interesting how magnificent they look without their leaves – I think I almost like them better!
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Thank you, Eliza. I agree, the intricate beauty of the bare branches is so wonderful. Happy you enjoyed!
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Oak trees are fascinating models!
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Aren’t they, Maria? I am in love. Glad you enjoyed them. Thank you.
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They are!
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Lovely B&W images; i enjoy the uniqueness each Oak tree has.
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Hi Cynthia, They call out for B&W, don’t they? It’s a great time of year to appreciate their shape and beauty. Thank you– your comments mean a lot.
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Outstanding captures, Jane!
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So glad you liked this series, Paula. Thank you!
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Wonderful pictures, Jane.
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Thanks very much, Rabirius. So glad you enjoyed these.
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Beautiful B&W images – I just love those gnarled Oaks standing out against those contrasty skies.
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Hi Andy, Thanks! I am in love with Oaks especially sitting alone on a grassy hill 🙂 Glad you enjoyed.
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Did you know that carnero is the Spanish word for ‘ram,’ i.e. ‘male sheep’? The word references the fact that people used rams for their meat (carne).
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Hi Steve, I never realized that- I know carne is meat but didn’t put it together for Carneros. Thanks for the interesting tidbit.
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The first photo is a story book, great oaks Jane!
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Hi MM, Thanks so much. It is a classic spot. Happy you enjoyed it!
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Beautiful! Trees are one of my favorite subjects and this one is fantastic! Nice to see you still going strong! I am finally back at it myself. Hope you had a great holiday season and a happy new year!
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Hi Kenny, How nice to hear from you. Glad all is well and that you enjoyed my series. Thanks so much an hope you have a fantastic start to the new year!
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You’re very welcome! I’ve got quite a few tree posts up, and many more coming. I just posted two of them in the last couple days. One just now. Hope you enjoy them! =o)
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First pictures is quite awesome. Going from a road in dark to a clear hill and sky give a nice touch to the pictures.
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Thank you, Antoni. I’m so glad you enjoyed this series. Such a beautiful spot.
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The black and white photos are beautiful. Almost look like illustrations rather than photographs.
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Hi Lisa, Thank you so much.Interesting that you say that, I was just wondering about these images as charcoals or pen and inks. I wish I had the talent to do that. Wishing you a wonderful new year!
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Wonderful and mighty subjects beautifully captured. I love seeing the structure. These certainly illustrate oak tree symbolism … endurance and strength.
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Thank you, Denise. Perfect words to describe the mighty oak. Happy these spoken to you– appreciate it!
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I love trees. Of all the things I like about nature, trees are a favorite. I wrote a poem once about trees:
The fellowship of trees
Feel the treeness
when trees treely stretch
branches leafily toward a lonely sky,
anchored by a woody society of treeish support;
these treeful neighbors that make a sunly day shady
and know the treely ways
of goodly tree stuff.
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Thanks for sharing your poetry, Don. Lovely and I’m happy you found the images inspiring. Hope are having a happy start to the new year.
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I am. And you too.
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Jane, these are all stunning, and that fourth one down, particularly so. I would have danced for joy in that field, under that tree.
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I love the image of dancing under that tree, Laurie. Happy it inspired a great visual story. Thanks so much for your kind words.
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What can I say but I love trees, I love trees in winter and I love trees in black & white. Lovely Jane, really lovely!
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Thank you, Lena! So glad these spoke to you. Much appreciated.
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I like the first photo on Henry Road, Jane. Gnarly. I like this time of year when the leaves are off of the trees and we can appreciate the skeletal structure of the trunks and branches.
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Thanks, Allan. Me, too. The detail and shapes are so beautiful. Also, for color, the green hills add a vibrant change of pace. Wow, the storm is in full force in SF right now. Very windy.
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The rain is a bit lighter right now, but the wind is blowing pretty hard. This is like the storms were 35 years ago.
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I wondered about that. Our experience in winter has been during drier times.
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It would be nice to split the difference between the two.
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As always, these are wonderful! And they are especially nice in B&W. Too bad you were not here for Joyce’s workshop. You would have enjoyed it. By the way,, I just had a critique of my work done by Denise Ippolito, and I learned a lot!
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Hi Jack, Thank you so much! Fortunately, I saw Joyce’s first presentation and spoke to her a bit, but would have loved to do a workshop with her. I love her work. It’s great that you had a critique done– congrats! I’m sure it was instructive and encouraging. Hope all is well and happy new year!
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Looks like a landscape painting… Very poetic
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Thank you, Leonhard. What a nice compliment.
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they really are spectacular looking trees…sort of all with their own story….loving the mystifying element you have created with the black n white tones!!
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Thank you, April! The details and shadows of these specimens really call out for black and white. Happy you like them!
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Wow. I especially love your first 3 shots. Stunning sky and details. The b & w really works. I’d love to take a walk on that country road!
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Hi Patti, I get lost in the peacefulness of this place. And it’s funny when the cows come to greet me. Glad you enjoyed this series– thanks so much.
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Jane Thank you for the respite I got looking at your photos. We stayed at the carneros inn! Happy New Years! M
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Hi Mary, How nice to hear from you. Happy New Year to you, too! Fun that you’ve stayed at the Carneros. So glad you enjoy my posts– thanks very much!
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Wonderful post. Seeing the trees in b/w really emphasizes their structure. I especially like the mystery of the opening shot of Henry Road. Makes me want to keep going down that path.
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Hi Jane, Thank you. I can imagine these in a monochromatic pencil or ink sketch. Quite intricate, though. We should go to this area when you come out.
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The first image keeps me waiting for the supply wagon and team of horses heading straight toward us! I, too, love trees. They make such wonderful subjects to shoot. Your scenes really make these trees stand out. My arborist son would appreciate them, as well.
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Hi Michael, What a great scene to imagine! It’s a wonderful spot. Now you got me thinking…it seems as though they are all left to their own devices on the hills in this area, but I suppose the land owners may work on them to keep them healthy. Happy you enjoyed– thank you!
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This post has helped me think things thguroh
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You’ve made me want to walk down Henry Road. Just love those California Oaks.
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Hi Sharon, This road has become a favorite stop on our way home from Napa. So serene and beautiful. Thank you!
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I like trees in monochrome. Great shots 🙂
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So glad you do, Lutz. They scream for monochrome, don’t they? Thank very much.
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Stunning series, the USA does do things bigger and often better…these oaks are terrific.
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Hi Paula, Thank you- it’s a favorite spot in Napa Valley. We may grow trees big but we have a lot of things to work on otherwise.
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What venerable old trees!
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Hi Sue, Aren’t they glorious? Happy you enjoyed my trip down this beautiful road in Napa. Thanks so much.
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Indeed!
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These are wonderful treescapes, Jane! The black and white certainly bring out all their glorious details. You can’t beat winter trees. There is so much atmosphere in them, and your images certainly exude a beautiful ambience.
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Hi Pete, Happy to hear your reaction, thanks very much. This area of Napa Valley is so peaceful and a great place to find these gems.
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Love the BW composition. There’s a sense of foreboding and mystery about each of the trees, like each one has a story to tell. The clouds give great texture. Well done 😊
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Thank you, Mabel. I agree about the sense of mystery. Their beauty, to me, is quite incredible. I hope all is well with you in Melbourne!
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I love these ! Because I can’t stop looking at trees …. I clicked on more trees and I love those ! Especially the brown inside cut !
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Thanks so much, Jeannie. I remember that you love trees and I’m glad you took a peek at the shots on my website. Much appreciated. Hope all is well in the east!
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Beautiful shots, Jane! These gnarled old oaks have such character!
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Thanks so much, Dries. They are pretty amazing….the stories they could tell. 🙂
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You captured the majesty of these trees!
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Hi Amy, Thank you, I’m really glad you think so. I must go scouting for more soon…I find photographing them inspiring and peaceful.
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Beautiful shots!
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I’m happy you enjoyed these, Belinda. Thank you!
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Love that opening shot Jane – Tenneson would be pleased 🙂
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Ooh, thanks so much, Tina. I’m a big fan of her work.
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I adore winter trees and love your black and white versions. I must do more B&W this year.
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Hi Jude, Thank you so much. They just call out to be in B&W, don’t they? I am fascinated by the shapes and patterns. Glad you are inspired.
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Great px well done.
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Thank you, CP. I really enjoyed photographing them.
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Beautiful photos Jane!
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Thanks very much, John. I simply love these trees!
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I love CA oaks – always such a beautiful specimen tree, dotting the grassy hills.
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Hi Eliza, They really are magnificent. I’m glad you like my “portraits” of these beauties. Thanks so much.
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These oak trees are so impressive! Very beautiful photographs, Jane! Love the monochrome treatment! Very impressive!
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Thank you, Marcus. Your enthusiastic response has made my day! Much appreciated.
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