Zinfandel Grapes, Sonoma

[jbaldocchi]

I took this photo over Labor Day in Sonoma Ca. What do you think?

[Seb]

I took this photo over Labor Day in Sonoma Ca. What do you think?

Hello. The lighting was harsh for sure which is an issue. Also, the grape seems rather centered to me. I think that cropping some of the left side and a thin slice of the top would enhance the picture. Which winery were you visiting?

Seb

[jar_e]

As Seb pointed out, the lighting and the tight crop is what I'd recommend working on. Definitely has potential though.

Jared

[jbaldocchi]

Good advice. Let me know if this looks any better.

Jim B.

[jdugger]

The second crop is much better, and dodging the grapes a littlle certainly looks better too.

[Seb]

Good advice. Let me know if this looks any better.

Jim B.

I think that this new crop works very well.

Seb

[schrackman]

November is the time when you want to be in Sonoma taking photos. Granted, the grapes have been harvested but there is still plenty of potential for shooting vineyards especially with the leaves changing colors. And sometimes there are still a few grapes on the vines. You can always go over to the Jack London estate as well, which is beautiful at that time of year.

As for the photo, I agree that the lighting is too harsh. Morning and evenings would be a better time to shoot next time you're there. However, the second photo with the crop does help tremendously.

[euphoria]

I like the second one better too but the shadows are a little distracting...

[jbaldocchi]

I forgot to mention that these grapes are on private land and are sold to the Buckland wineary.