There was something soothing in geometric rows of grapes stretching all the way to the horizon (and beyond)...,
...and in the stillness of the air filled with the fragrance of lavender.
Most wineries in Paso Robles are small, and the wine is not cheap, but what we have sampled was very good, and the view of never-ending gentle hills was in itself worth spending money on. Winery buildings too have their own unique character, ranging from simple rustic houses....
... to almost space-age modernistic structures, airy and graceful, and still with a beautiful view.
There were lots of shady picnic areas where we could sit and rest our sore feet...
...and we got some delicious wine to take home with us too.
What else could one wish for?
Hi Masha, thanks for your kind comments on my pages, I wish my pictures were leastwise a bit so good as yours, but I don't think it is posssible with my current camera... My sentiment is exactly as yours when seeing vineyard or orchard, so much of peace and beauty in one place, rising from hard human's labour, giving the most pleasing fruits...
ReplyDeleteThe grape vines make a beautiful landscape and your images are superb. Even the magazine quality bottle photo. You should get into selling your talent.
ReplyDeleteThe architecture is pretty amazing too, both the grand and the not so grand.
Jana, I liked your pictures a lot. It is not the camera, but the photographer's vision that is interesting to me. Thank you for your compliments.
ReplyDeleteDonna, thank you for such wonderful compliments. Maybe one day I will figure out how to get some money out of this...
I love the new format of your blog--it really highlights your excellent photography and accompanying prose! I sighed with wonder at the setting you've presented here.
ReplyDeleteThank you for noticing, Beth. I am so happy you liked it, thanks for the compliments.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place! And such views! I could sit there forever - and a glass of wine to enjoy along with all that beauty sounds wonderful. Loved the pic of the rows of grapes. Not something you see many places.
ReplyDeleteLiked the Mediterranean feel of the gardens. Especially the modernistic garden. It just feels Greek or Italian! I wish I new some of the language to leave a comment in Italian.
ReplyDeleteYes I like the simplistic look of the blog page also. Less is more. :o
Holley, thank you, I could sit there forever too...
ReplyDeleteGreggo, that's OK, if you'd left a comment in Italian, I would not have understood and enjoyed it :)
A-m-a-z-i-n-g photos!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Irina. It is always a pleasure to hear from you.
ReplyDeleteYou had me at the first photo, Masha, and then it got even better. I'm sure your talent will be discovered sooner than later. Visiting your blog is always a wonderful experience. Only you could make gray a lovely color! I like the new format, too.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sherry. You made my day!
ReplyDeleteОчень красивые фотографии и красивый пейзаж! Рада знакомству!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mari, and nice to meet you too!
ReplyDeleteBehalve the 4th photo with the house, it looks like South of France. I love the cistus on the last photo.
ReplyDeleteHello, Masha!
ReplyDeleteOh, how lovely !!!
Beautiful series. What a very special place !Such beautiful skies and scenery !
Absolutely gorgeous place... all the flowers are so beautiful.
Wonderful captures. Your pictures are always perfect!
Merci, Isabelle, that's what I was thinking too.
ReplyDeleteSandra, thank you, for such wonderful compliments.
California probably doesn't need the advertizing but CA should pay you anyway. lol Your pictures really capture the magic that is California and makes me want to go there immediately!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful and serene place. Absolutely magical.
Simply..lovely!
ReplyDeleteHave a nice week Masha!
monica
Thank you, sweetbay. Sure I'd accept payment if it were offered :)
ReplyDeleteGrazie, Monica, thanks for stopping by.
So refreshing, Masha. Thank you for the little vacation. It was a lovely respite.
ReplyDeleteSandra