My (temporary) souvenirs from my trip arrived home.
Now that I have this stupid camera, I thought I'd take a picture.
I really thought about what was going to be in the picture (ie: I needed a blank wall). How I wanted it to be a pleasing composition. Interesting textures.
I SPENT TIME SETTING UP THE SHOOT.
I adjusted and readjusted.
I shined flashlight. I turned on/off overhead lights.
I DID NOT DRINK ONCE.
All that effort ... all that anticipated joy.
And I give you blurry, leaning, muddy bottles. *sigh*
(l-r lower section) Mackinaw Zinfandel; Shannon Ridge Syrah; Harney Lane Petite Syrah: (in back) Wildhurst Cabernet Sauvignon; Paul Hobbs, Syrah; Vina Cabos (Hobbs' Agrintina partnership) Bramare, Cabernet Sauvignon; and Iron Horse "Russian Cuvee" created for the Reagan-Gorbechev Summit Meetings.
Missing from the line up (consumed before leaving California) Cobos Malbec 2005 and a Ceago Rose that we enjoyed in this setting.
At least memories are always sharp and color balanced.
6 comments:
You swear you didn't tipple before you took the photo? Because it looks very drunken...love ya and miss ya
I swear Mamie! (places hand on Bible)
I walked in the house, unpacked the box ... spent an HOUR messing with the stupid stuff - and you can't even tell. :\
Yes you can tell - I just think you didn't focus on a bottle - maybe BETWEEN two bottles ?? Pretty palm tree - on Clear Lake ????? Or the Hobbs Winery ? tp
If the camera won't focus you might be standing too close to the subject. Try taking a step back and see if that helps.
BTW, Kate read your post and said I would be an ass if I provided any technical photo-related comments. So, . . . How could I resist?
TP - Palm tree was at Ceago in Clear Lake ... and I DID FOCUS ... on the Paul Hobbs label.
Maybe my friend the ass (lol - God I love Kate!) is right. I was too close.
Maybe all you (Robert & Chris)fancy-smanshy photographers can help me when we're together in New York.
Are you going to Ginn's in AZ ?
Post a Comment