vineyard vines, v2.0

Virginia is apparently becoming quite the oenophile oasis. It didn't take me long to find an industry page, and each winery I've been to toots their own horn quite loudly. I'm not well-versed enough in wine tasting to tell the difference, but I did enjoy most of the wines at Breaux last weekend.
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vineyard vines

No, not funny colored britches with tiny embroidered whales!
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little. yellow. different.

The histogram for this seemingly simple shot looks like the Hindu Kush in central Asia.

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up trunk

Interesting leading lines or textures can really make a shot like this. I love the contrast of the green ivy and the rough bark on this one. The bokeh bonus didn't hurt either.

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verdant

The result of all the spring rainshowers is a bright injection of green into our flora. It's going to be a vibrant summer!

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stormy weather

I love a stormy day. Just not when I have to catch a flight!

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reptilian delight

I hadn't seen a lizard in ages. I was delighted to see a bright green one whilst unoccupied at the rehearsal.

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snowdrop

The snow had all melted by the time I made it to the cathedral. Too bad; it would've been lovely.

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irish garden

I think our garden is Irish. We didn't plant these shamrocks. I hope some shepherds' pie & Guinness pop up next!
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tiny vine

Vines keep creeping over the fence from the neighbors' patio. They're fixing to block our door, and I need to trim them soon. A camera doesn't quite do the job.
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underloved

This is one of my favorite memorials in the city. It is underloved and rarely seen, save the few locals that know of it and a rare tourist that stumbles upon it. It looks a bit different now than in the fall, no?
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first of the season

A few weeks ago, I bought some farm-fresh tomatoes from the farmers' market. I had forgotten what they're supposed to taste like. I can't wait to be reminded again from my own vines.
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happy mum's day

My mom's great. According to my dad, she's given me many of my better qualities. Patience. Love. Compassion. Despite the miles between us, I hope that she feels my hug from afar. LYF, LYFA.
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leaves and veins

A new closeup perspective on leaves. Well, new for me at least. Now, if only had a room with green accents...
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icicles

Getting under these icicles soaked me with drips of melting ice. The fast shutter speed still blurred most of the falling drops unfortunately.
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hidden in plain view

George Washington Carver once said, "I love to think of nature as an unlimited broadcasting station, through which God speaks to us every hour, if we will only tune in." I tend to agree.
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a little....green wagon

Again at the antique store.
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