Feathertop

Jared Revell

Feathertop

Entry for the Winery Photo & Description of Your Favourite Wine Challenge

Last week in the 40 degree heat, we visited Boynton’s Feathertop Winery on the Great Alpine Road in Porepunkah, Vic.

Winery Description
Established in 1989 by Kel Boynton, Feathertop remains a family owned business.
Their wines capture the essences of nature and the beauty and crispness of the Alpine Valleys.
The name Feathertop is derived from Mount Feathertop which is the commanding feature in the region, Alpine Valleys.
The mountain shelters the valley and influences the air currents. It has defined the soil structure in which the grapes are grown and provides fresh Alpine spring water for the vines.
In 2005 they started a wine club, and have only recently named it ‘Summit Cru’. Summit referring to the pinnacle of Mount Feathertop and the quintessence of their wines, and Cru “the best of the vintage”. Cru, as in crew, also carries a double meaning as Kel (the winemaker) has a rowing history.
...and after tasting their selection ~ we joined Summit Cru !

Favourite Wine
My pick on the day was the 2006 Feathertop Merlot. Not normally a favourite for me, as I usually like fuller bodied wines, I was really surprised with this wine. With a lovely plummy nose and a wonderful berry finish, it was a sure winner for me.
But I am looking forward to when my wine club case comes, there is a $70 reserve Shiraz in there which I haven’t tasted yet!!

Photograph Details
Canon 40D w/ EF-S 10-22mm
Hand held @ 10mm
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/100 sec
Aperture: f/5.0
UV & CP filters
Mount Buffalo in the distance overlooking the vineyard.
Google location Map
Some information referenced from Boyntons Winery Website

I appreciate you taking time to view my work, and I really enjoy reading your comments.
Thanks for visiting :-)

Other Boynton winery photos from autumn

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Feathertop by Jared Revell
Feathertop by Jared Revell
  • Crystal Williams

    Crystal Williams

    I love the clouds in this. Wonderful work, Jared. :)

  • Neil Boucher

    Neil Boucher

    So when are you inviting us over for Dinner Jared? Can I suggest a nice roast to go with that Shiraz? lol
    Seriously, great photo and narrative.

  • monaiman

    monaiman

    Wonderful shot !!

  • camerahappy

    camerahappy

    What beautiful contrast with the bright blue and green! I love the sense of movement with those streaky clouds. Great work!

  • adgray

    adgray

    lol I was on the other side of the mountains at Jamison!!!
    an awesome piece that would fit into the EEG brilliantly and also check out Darren Stones Australian Travel Photography & Writing group
    Chookas sweet man! xXx

  • Jared Revell replied

    thanks adgray !
    Was hot hey ?!
    I’m in the Aussie travel group, the photo is just pending moderation :-)

  • adgray

    adgray

    God yes!!!
    We were in Mitchell’s flats sunday that is GORGEOUS!!!
    One day I will have a camera that will take the sights I see!
    Good glad You’re in Dazza’s group now come into MINE!!! lol
    Chookas! xXx

  • Jessie Leavitt

    Jessie Leavitt

    yea so.. if I was gonna tell you how amazingly perfect this picture is.. it wouldbe like 15 pages… lol
    this one is VERY cool!!!!

  • Raquel Bourne

    Raquel Bourne

    beautiful Jared

  • Carmelh

    Carmelh

    Lovely image and such interesting narrative…..and I think we all need to have a taste of that wine….have got my diary out…lol

  • Lee Revell

    Lee Revell

    the cloud effect is great. good shot jared

  • Jenni Tanner

    Jenni Tanner

    Excellent cloud formations Jared – good to hear the wine was good too!

  • Paulette x

    Paulette x

    Nice one Jared

  • Di Jenkins

    Di Jenkins

    awesome cloud movement Jared! A very nice winery too … Kel is a talented man (and an INCREDIBLY hard worker!!)

  • amko

    amko

    Beaut image Jared. Doesn’t look like 40 degrees with those lush colours! Glad there was a spot of liquid refreshment to be had for your efforts!!! Appreciate the commentary. My sister is moving to Melb on thurs, I’ll have to point her there! :)))

  • Jim Robertson

    Jim Robertson

    Well spotted Jared. Beautiful capture.

  • John Vandeven

    John Vandeven

    Great shot.

  • Glenn Alderson

    Glenn Alderson

    I loves types of clouds….............the colours are so vibrant, awsome light. What time of day was this taken ?

  • Jared Revell replied

    cheers Glenn.
    It was at 2:30pm (14/1)
    The sun was just out of frame to the top right.
    really liking the CP filter, brings out the blue skies
    :-)

  • Susan Zohn

    Susan Zohn

    so gorgeous! HDR on this Jared? I need to go shooting with you and Larry. Oh, I don’t live in Australia! :(

  • Jared Revell replied

    thanks Susan :-)
    Nope, no HDR.
    The Circular polariser gives the sky the deep blue colour and stops the glare.
    well, if you’re ever down, you know you’re welcome to come shooting with us !

  • Sharon Johnstone

    Sharon Johnstone

    Beautiful work Jared!!!!!

  • Samantha Goode

    Samantha Goode

    Stunning capture Jared .

  • Susan Zohn

    Susan Zohn

    Well I might just show up on yours and Larry’s doorstep! It is a great shot my friend.

  • Jared Revell

    Jared Revell

    thanks everyone !
    :-)

  • Tom Gomez

    Tom Gomez

    Lovely, great sky …

  • Luka Skracic

    Luka Skracic

    So vivid and lush, looks great m8.

  • Steve Chapple

    Steve Chapple

    Clever offset colours and lines here…

  • Stuart Chapman

    Stuart Chapman

    The combination of lushest greens and deepest blues works so well in tandem with one another. The clouds appear to be streaked across the shot too and in per5fect conjunction with the vines.

  • elliewinds

    elliewinds

    gorgeous image!

  • Jamie Lee

    Jamie Lee

    Excellent

  • WendyJC

    WendyJC

    9 days and it has literally just come onto my watchlist!
    great capture Jared, lovely skies.

  • Travis Easton

    Travis Easton

    Had a mate who used to work at Boyntons in its early days

  • Len Bomba

    Len Bomba

    Very nice Jared. The contrast between the beautiful green vineyard and the whispy clouds of the rich blue sky is wonderful. Nicely captured. Len

  • Lee Revell

    Lee Revell

    nice shot jazz. make sure you share the $70 shiraz with your papa

  • AndreJ

    AndreJ

    love that sky!

  • Barbara Brown

    Barbara Brown

    This is lovely Jared. Love that feathery sky!

  • Robert Mullner

    Robert Mullner

    Love those Cirrus clouds Jared…Great shot…

  • Tom Gomez

    Tom Gomez

    Lovely composition, that is a wonderful sky …

  • Lenka

    Lenka

    Beautiful capture, fantastic skies :)
    (strange that I’ve only got this work into my ‘new work from my watchlist’ feed today, even when I can see here comments that are already 9 days old…)

  • Jared Revell replied

    hmm…strange things are happening at the moment
    Thanks Lenka

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    what a perfect sky Jared ! awesome capture

  • AngieBel

    AngieBel

    The colours in this are STUNNING Jared…a beautiful image!

  • ArtByDrew

    ArtByDrew

    Great shot, Jared. Wonderful vanishing point perspective between the clouds and rows. Great color.

  • Di Schoe

    Di Schoe

    whoever coined the phrase, ‘blue and green should never be seen’ never saw an image like this! The clouds are beautiful.
    Well done!

  • brigusser

    brigusser

    A world class capture…I’m in awe.

  • Babbler

    Babbler

    beautiful !

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