White Christmas, Or Red? (Depends On The Colour Of Your Wine!) by David McMahon
These vine rows were a great sight under a grey sky at the De Bortoli vineyard in the Yarra Valley, a verdant part of my home state, Victoria. (740 views and 31 favourites on 12 October 2011.)
During our tour of the picturesque valley yesterday (20 December 2010) I just happened to meet Di Jenkins, a fellow Red Bubbler whom I added to my watchlist several months ago. Small world, isn’t it?
I do not crop, enhance or post-edit my images in any way. Shot with a Pentax K100D, using a Sigma 18-125mm lens. F8, 1/80 sec, ISO 200, focal length 108mm.
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Comments
white :), also white here outside so that goes well together.
great shot
White + white makes perfect sense, JustArt – snow + wine in perfect harmony!
– David McMahon
w0w! stunning shot sweetheART fab fave ;} happy hippy hugglez
Thank you, Val. Interesting weather conditions – we had sullen grey skies and lots of rain. So glad you like the shot.
– David McMahon
Thank you very much, Audrey. The Yarra Valley is a gem of a destination.
– David McMahon
It’s law here that you drink white while cooking then at night red, it’s wide open after that. Well done.
That law makes perfect sense to me, Michael! I shall adhere to it over the festive season!
– David McMahon
Love your composition David – striking shot! Prefer a red Christmas to a white! Cheers!
Thanks very much, Di. Hope you and your family have a great Christmas – with lots of red!
– David McMahon
Love this! Either will do me fine. :)
Thank you, Leslie. I’ll tell Santa to bring you a selection of red AND white!
– David McMahon
That reminds me, it’s almost summer down under. Lovely shot!
We had snow in Victoria yesterday, Betty – and yes, it’s the third week of summer!
– David McMahon
really like this one. fun, different and interesting title
The fact that you said it is ``different’’ is music to my ears. Thank you very much.
– David McMahon
fantastic capture!
Thank you, Dinni – the perspective worked because I was shooting from the crest of a hill, hence the arcs, rather than straight lines!
– David McMahon
Wow!! What a Stunning image and excellent composition…Dave!! Exceptional work as always, my friend!! wtg =D
Thank you for your kind words, Carla – and I’m delighted that you favourited this image. Many thanks!
– David McMahon