Sometimes you just feel like a winner! That’s the way I felt when we (Marlene, Ray, Richard and I) went to the monthly Yolo Arts and Ag Project in Esparto. The flyer said that at Capay Canyon Ranch we would be able to see the almond orchard and processing of the almonds. Usually we go when the trees are blossoming and that’s all we get to see. And you feel more like a winner when you find a wonderful photo opportunity on the way there and back. Here’s what our morning was like.
On our way to Capay Canyon Ranch.
At Capay Canyon Ranch.
I managed to get some of the warehouse and machinery before I was asked to leave for safety reasons. I truly thought we had the ability to photograph anywhere we wanted.
I walked around and found some almond trees and grapes being dried for raisins.
Then I found where the almonds were getting ready for shipping. There were large mounds of almonds everywhere with bags to mark where each were to be delivered. It was a treat to catch the large machine as it dumped almonds on the mound.
Then on our way home, we came upon this old house. Now who can resist photographing something old and falling down?
A great big thank you to Capay Canyon Ranch for giving us access to an amazing photography and learning opportunity! I hope you enjoyed seeing my pictures as much as I enjoyed taking them.
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It’s interesting to see almonds being grown and packed on this almost industrial scale. But my favourite photos are the ones you took on the way there and back – those gently rolling hills and the old tumble-down house.
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Thanks Sarah! I agree. The two stops gave us great photo opportunities and fun.
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Beautiful photographs. Very nice setting, we ar lucky to have the art and ag program
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Thanks Alessandra! I do appreciate Yolo Arts & Ag. I’d never get to see rural areas otherwise.
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That’s quite a lovely countryside. The photos of the ruins are really nice, as you say, old and decrepit. When I come across ruins like this I regret not having a drone which I can send off to take photos of the inside.
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Thanks I. J.! Yes, a drone would be nice.
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What an amazing opportunity for photography. A whole range of things to capture, which you have done very well.
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Thanks Sue! It was an amazing opportunity.
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