Back from a short summer hiatus, thank you for checking in to "the Fine Art of Photography". I am excited about a number of things regarding my photography; a new design coming for the website, a number of new images, and a new concept that will be introduced this fall called "Gallery 1 of 1". Please "stay tuned", "tell a friend" and we will explore together! Today I am presenting a new image that has been a favorite of mine, as well as my dear sister Sandy who connected with this piece the moment she saw it. Thanks Sandy, for your love and support! If you are interested in purchasing this or any other print, please contact me by email at winecountryart@gmail.com. All prints come matted, ready to frame, and signed by the artist ...(me)!
I've always wanted to do a wine label! Maybe this shot, taken last week would be a good one. "Twilight Cabernet" or "Chardonnay of the Sun". I'll keep taking the pics and maybe one day I'll have a label to share with you! I hope you enjoy this Temecula Valley evening sky, and all of my other images on my website: www.theFineArtofPhotography.com
Temecula Valley in the early 2oth century was a vast cattle region, and a few of its historical old barns still stand. This one is now a main visual attraction at the Maurice Carrie Winery in the heart of Temecula wine country. (Click on the image to see a larger version) I took this picture last week on a stroll through the vineyards. I hope you enjoy it! You can see more of my wine country landscapes on my website: www.theFineArtofPhotography.com or email me: winecountryart@gmail.com
I was surprised to see how quickly things change around here. A couple of weeks of nice weather and BAM! the vines are awakening. I guess it's time to get to work creating new spring imagery for the gallery! I hope you enjoy this pic taken in the Temecula wine country. The Palomar Mountains are in the background. The wild mustard is seen here, a sure sign of spring in the valley! I will be adding many new images in the days to come, so register to recieve my blog via email! ~Stephen
About 70 miles east of the Temecula Valley wine country is our biggest state park; Anza Borrego State Park. I try to go to this beautiful desert park at least once a year, preferably in the spring when wildflowers and cactus blooms abound. I love this scene taken in the Coyote Canyon area of Anza Borrego. It reminds me of those old 50's postcards of the desert... a timeless destination! ~Stephen
It sure feels like spring in the Temecula Valley wine country... The vines have been prunned back and are ready for longer days and maybe a spring shower! As I was photographing these yesterday, the owner of the vineyard stopped by to let me know these vines are 27 years old. The next few weeks should start to show new bud growth... another season arrives! Thank you all for your kind comments and continued support! For information about purchasing this print or any others, please email me at: winecountryart@gmail.com ~Stephen
This image was taken last summer at a winery in the Temecula Valley wine country. I originally wanted to use it as a black and white, but decided I like the warm tones and how the colors really take me there, almost smelling the oak and wine! I think this print would be nice in a wine cellar or above a wine bar. Framed in simple modern black, a large image that has impact, 30x40 inches or so.
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