Winter in the Foothills

It took a really long time for winter to finally happen in Northern California. Between storms and bad driving conditions, I managed to find time for a few photos before the rain returned to melt the snow. These are my favorites. 

The biggest challenge about winter in Nevada City is how fast the snow melts. I want to shoot the snow in 3 or 4 different locations, but I seem to run out of time before the snow is gone. 

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Broad Street, Nevada City

Broad Street, Nevada City

Broad Street, Nevada City

Broad Street, Nevada City

Deer Creek in Nevada City

Deer Creek in Nevada City

Nevada City

Nevada City

Empire Mine State Park, Grass Valley

Empire Mine State Park, Grass Valley

Empire Mine State Park, Grass Valley

Empire Mine State Park, Grass Valley

Smith Vineyard and Winery

I joined a very cold winter photowalk to Smith Vineyard in Grass Valley. It was nice to finally get a chance to visit this beautiful property after driving past it almost every day. 

A little red barn in the trees.  Fuji X-T2, 23mm at f2.0

A little red barn in the trees.  Fuji X-T2, 23mm at f2.0

Fujifilm XF18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS at 18mm

Fujifilm XF18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS at 18mm

Fujifilm XF18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS at 18mm at f3.2

Fujifilm XF18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS at 18mm at f3.2

Fujifilm XF18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS at f3.2

Fujifilm XF18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS at f3.2

This was my favorite image of the day.  Fujifilm XF18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS at f4.0

This was my favorite image of the day.  Fujifilm XF18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS at f4.0

Fujifilm XF18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS at f8.0

Fujifilm XF18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS at f8.0

XF35mmF2 R WR at f2.0

XF35mmF2 R WR at f2.0

XF16mmF1.4 R WR at f1.6

XF16mmF1.4 R WR at f1.6

XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS at f4.0

XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS at f4.0