Hello and welcome back! I’ve taken a bit of a hiatus from blogging and as I’m slowly but surely getting everything organized, I am working on reinstating my weekly blogs. The goal is still to post on Mondays so stay tuned!
This week’s image, titled “Vineyard,” was taken at Shafer Vineyard Cellars in Forest Grove, Oregon in October 2009. I used an aperture of f/9, shutter speed of 1/320, and ISO of 400.
For those of you who aren’t aware, Oregon’s Willamette Valley, which stretches from the Portland area south to Eugene, is sprinkled with vineyards and wine cellars that offer amazing wine. The Willamette Valley pinot noir specifically is out of this world. If you haven’t had a sample you need to! I went to school at Pacific University in Forest Grove and had the opportunity to visit several wineries. The Shafer winery was one of my favorites. The tasting room is very small, the people are extremely friendly, and the landscape that surrounds the cellar is beautiful.
This particular day was a welcome break from the typical overcast Oregon skies. The sun peaked through the low clouds, illuminating the hills and grape vines in a beautifully warm way. Even though the city of Portland is only a short drive away, it felt like I had ventured far away into the quiet hills. The landscape, coupled with the great wine from Shafer Vineyard Cellars, made for a wonderfully relaxing day. I highly recommend a day of vineyard hopping if you ever find yourself in the Portland area!
Thank you for reading! Check back next week for more blogging!
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