Grapevines and Wild Roses

I snapped a photo of the grape vineyards in Napa Valley, CA, sometime during the 5 year drought. I found it interesting that the leaves were brown and yellow, while the grapes were still ripe.

“A painter should begin every canvas with a wash of black, because all things in nature are dark except where exposed by the light.”
― Leonardo da Vinci

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