You Capture - DOF

I loved this challenge.  I've been striving to find "the" depth of field picture that just speaks to me.  Luckily I had lots of opportunity this past weekend to find the pictures I wanted to.  On Saturday I boarded a bus to California's Amador County wine country and visited 4 different wineries with a friend.

These were so bright and beautiful and simple.



The colors!!

Perfection!

I took about 20 pictures of this door trying to get this perspective.  I love this one. 

This was another one that was may favorite of about 20.  
I think it's the burst of orange.  

I can't wait to see all the beautiful pictures everyone else is going to post over at Beth's.

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Comments

  1. *Lissa*May 19, 2010 at 8:15 PM

    Damn, girl! You're getting GOOD! LOVE!

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  2. UnknownMay 19, 2010 at 8:24 PM

    I love the door picture too! Great job!

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  3. HaleyMay 19, 2010 at 8:26 PM

    The door photo is my favorite too!

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  4. Regina LynnMay 19, 2010 at 8:29 PM

    Mmmm, that orange/pink rose is gor.geous! But, then again, these are all really great!

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  5. Jade @ Tasting GraceMay 19, 2010 at 8:30 PM

    I love that last one too!

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  6. shellycoulterMay 19, 2010 at 8:30 PM

    The last one is my favorite. Nice work!

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  7. CariMay 19, 2010 at 8:39 PM

    Great photos!!

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  8. JaneMay 20, 2010 at 2:13 AM

    Very beautiful shots. The second one is my favorite. Flowers are such willing and lovely models. Great job.

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  9. Bobbi SharpMay 20, 2010 at 2:17 AM

    I think the purple rose is my fav!

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  10. BrookeMay 20, 2010 at 4:34 AM

    The purple flower, the purple flower, the PURPLE FLOWER!!!!!
    (Can you tell which one I like the best?!?!)

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  11. LauraMay 20, 2010 at 4:50 AM

    good grief these are lovely! LOVE that purple flower, but that door shot is awesome too. Nice work!

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  12. ColleenMay 20, 2010 at 4:53 AM

    Love the door shot! And the purple flower too!

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  13. BariMay 20, 2010 at 5:09 AM

    Wow! There really isn't anything else to say. I so need a grown-up camera so I can try to take pictures like you :)

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  14. AlitaMay 20, 2010 at 5:41 AM

    I love your door shot. I love that you took a million pics to get the right shot. I did the same for my fence shot.

    My favorite is the rose, the door, and the last picture. Yup. It is the burst of orange.

    Great job!

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  15. MendieMay 20, 2010 at 6:03 AM

    Oh how pretty...I wanna go to the last picture! Great job!

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  16. UnknownMay 20, 2010 at 6:07 AM

    Oh my goodness. Your outing to wine country sounds like so much fun and your pictures are glorious! I love them! Very, very pretty!

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  17. BecMay 20, 2010 at 6:08 AM

    So pretty!!! I love that second shot!

    http://www.theiheartblog.com

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  18. UnknownMay 20, 2010 at 6:08 AM

    Yeah, that door shot rocks. And the lavender rose and the lily.... yeah, they're all good. I'm jealous of your trip. I love winery hopping! :)

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  19. BrookeMay 20, 2010 at 6:14 AM

    gorgeous shots!!

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  20. Amber DMay 20, 2010 at 6:29 AM

    The door shot is great and the color of those flowers...wow.

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  21. StephanieMay 20, 2010 at 7:02 AM

    That purple flower - AMAZING! Beautiful captures!

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  22. MichelleMay 20, 2010 at 7:50 AM

    Wow, your shots are beautiful!

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  23. JenMay 20, 2010 at 7:56 AM

    I lvoe the old door!

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  24. MistyMay 20, 2010 at 8:38 AM

    great job, LOVE the door!

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  25. Chocolate GirlMay 20, 2010 at 9:36 AM

    These are beautiful, but yes, I love the door picture.

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  26. Melanie @ Whimsical CreationsMay 20, 2010 at 9:38 AM

    Great job!! Love them all!

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  27. ErinMay 20, 2010 at 9:51 AM

    I love the calla lily in the first shot... and four different wineries? How lovely.

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  28. AnonymousMay 20, 2010 at 10:02 AM

    The door pic is awesome!

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  29. LisaMay 20, 2010 at 10:02 AM

    I love the angle on the door photo.

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  30. Bunch of BarronsMay 20, 2010 at 12:57 PM

    Oh wow...LOVE these shots. So bright and colorful. That rose is fabulous. :)

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  31. JenniferMay 20, 2010 at 1:46 PM

    LOVE the door picture!

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  32. jaimeMay 20, 2010 at 1:47 PM

    The door shot is awesome, and the flowers are amazing. These photos are SO great!

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  33. Susan BerlienMay 20, 2010 at 2:19 PM

    I Love Love Love those photos. Beautiful. I have to get my camera back out and do some more at "I should be foling Laundry" You inspire me :)

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  34. Sweetie McGeeMay 20, 2010 at 3:42 PM

    These are really beautiful. The shot of the purple (or lavender?) flower is just...wow. My favorite is the last one - I like the pop of orange too, but the stone? Love. :)

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  35. StillmaryMay 21, 2010 at 5:29 AM

    Wow! You outdid yourself! All your photos are great but the second and third pictures are absolutely beautiful.

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  36. SajMay 21, 2010 at 9:34 AM

    Awesome! I love the shot of the door-the details are the best part! And that last one-I just love the composition.

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  37. AnonymousMay 22, 2010 at 9:52 AM

    Oh, the bursts of color are exquisite! The ability to take in God's contrasts and reproduce them for us to see is so enriching. Thank you!

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  38. AnonymousMay 22, 2010 at 10:36 AM

    Beautiful!!!

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  39. monstergirleeMay 22, 2010 at 12:59 PM

    Such pretty photos! I've tried and tried to get a shot like your door shot too, as you look at each one sometimes they're just not quite right, then suddenly- thats it! Yours turned out great.

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  40. SabrinaMay 24, 2010 at 11:20 AM

    WOW! They are all gorgeous! #3 is my fave if, I had to pick...the colors are amazing.

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  41. leigh hewettMay 24, 2010 at 5:25 PM

    I wanted to tell you about The Happiness Project over at my Blog. It's simple, every Tuesday you just post a photo of something that makes you wildly happy. It's been so rewarding to meditate each week on what brings me happiness. I thought that I would invite you to join and link up to Mr. Linky. I am trying to take over the Blogosphere with happiness!

    Here is a link to last weeks round uo if you want to check it out!

    http://leighvslaundry.blogspot.com/2010/05/happiness-project-week-12.html

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