Veiled vines, a photo from Marlborough, South Island

Photographer's Note

White netting helps protect grapevines from bird attacks in New Zealand's Marlborough region.

New Zealand's wine industry began in Marlborough in the late 1970s and today this region represents 62% of the total vineyard area in the country. The main grape variety grown here is Sauvignon Blanc, closely followed by Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

The strong contrast between hot sunny days and cool nights help vintners extend the ripening period of their vines like nowhere else. The area is widely considered by many critics to produce the world's best Sauvignon Blanc.

In a workshop I will post a wider view of this vineyard on old terraces of the Awatere river.

carper, PaulVDV, zoomer, dta, windosil, kennyblack oznaczył to zdjęcie jeko użyteczne

Critiques | Translate

carper (96) 2010-03-29 4:38

very nice one Marlene,
a well seen shot here, very good photo art I like it a lot. good idea and technical very good job, have a good day.
regard jaap

PaulVDV (63580) 2010-03-29 5:23

Hello Marlene,
A very unusual view on a vineyard. Looking at the thumbnail I had no idea what it could be.
A good composition and a nice graphical effect.
Best regards, Paul

LOOOK13 (19046) 2010-03-29 8:17

Salut Marlene.
A rather impressive and rare catch. It's very original and pleasant at the same time. Very an good idea. Cheer.

holmertz (103762) 2010-03-29 9:25

Hello Marlene,
An interesting photo, not easily identifiable without your note. The green and white rows have created a very fine pattern, and if I take off my glasses I could imagine a forest covered in fog.
I didn't know that New Zealand is such a recent addition to the world map of wine producing countries. Some white wines from NZ are held in high esteem in Sweden.
Best regards,
Gert

pauloog (11751) 2010-03-29 9:35

Hello Marlene,
A surprising view, well brought in a graphical rhythm of diagonal lines. Intriguing it is, well captured.
Regards,
Paul

saxo042 (38078) 2010-03-29 10:26

Hi Marlene,
Quite a different view of a vineyard, I have never seen anything like this before, so this is indeed very interesting. So is your note too! However, the long straight lines of the vines are quite similar to those in France and elsewhere.
Kind regards
Gunnar

zoomer (6) 2010-03-29 18:29

Your shot as the quality of New Zealand's wine is excellent.This looks like a monument to mourning and has that Lord of the Rings atmosphere about it.Superb image,Wolf.

dta (98848) 2010-03-30 4:38

Hello Marlene ,
This a both a beautiful graphical picture , and an interesting one .
The world's best wine , you say ... but the cépages come from France ! :) .
regards

artesia (959) 2010-03-30 6:51

Oh wow.. what an eye catching photo Marlene!! And the fact it created from a white netting. ( Which I don't think I would have guess that )

The color contrast between green and white is soothing and the reflection on the net is actually made it a striking white.

The rows made a strong graphic. Very creative of you :-)

Warm Regards

Artesia

peppe59 (14555) 2010-03-30 8:16

Ciao Marlene,
these vines thus covered have the beautifulst effect, compliment and thanks for the sharing. Salutes
peppe

wolf38 (30) 2010-03-30 21:59

Hi Marlene. An unusual picture with a strong graphic effect. The diagonal is perfect. A generally well-realized picture. Class. Regards, Wolfgang.

John_F_Kennedy (43797) 2010-03-31 2:21

Hello Marlene
Fantastic repetition in diagonal view. Beautiful place, good natural light.
best wishes,
Achim

Juzo (2151) 2010-04-03 18:49

Hi Marlene,
I love the graphical effect, and the title is so apt. Great and unusual shot with such a strong crop and frame, maximising the impact of the pattern.
Have a nice Easter break :)
Justin

windosil (1158) 2010-04-06 10:21

Fascinating pattern of regular rows with individual fluctuations. As it downloaded slowly from the top I thought of rain streaming down, until the foot of the veil appeared at last. A memorable picture.
Winifred

burraburra (1219) 2010-04-17 4:33

Very interesting.
Well seen.
Lovely capture.

speedymanu (3701) 2010-05-10 14:46

hi Marlene

a superb mix of delicacy and sheer graphism, an eerie dreamy atmosphere, strong yet not overwhelming patterns in this composition.

TFS

Emmanuel

Janice (4403) 2011-01-28 10:56

Hi Marlene
I have seen many vineyards while driving around NZ, but this is the BEST POV I think I have seen.
Looking down onto the vines and on this particular angle you've managed to fit a lot of the netted vines into the scene, and made it into quite a work of art. BRAVO!!
Thank you for sharing
Janice

i9l2y1m8a8t3 (4814) 2011-09-26 21:50

HI Marlene!

A very intriguing and interesting photo. It looks like a thousand mini water falls from the thumbnail. Great capture, wonderful framing and composition. Love the graphism it creates Nice photo with a highly informative note! Thanks for sharing!

Matt

kennyblack (4207) 2012-05-14 7:03

Hello Marlene
Intriguing picture of the protection of particular vineyards and never seen. I like the 'visual effect and the diagonals are created. Excellent quality of 'image. Thanks do it shared.
The best regard's, have a nice day ... Marino

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