Although the summer weather in San Diego is relatively pleasant, we do have unbearably hot and muggy days occasionally.  There was a long stretch of days like that late last month, so I am glad the air has finally started to cool down.  When I first moved to Southern California, I missed four distinctive seasons that I had experienced in Japan.  But soon I found out that I could go to an inland/mountain region in San Diego's North County to enjoy some of the best things of autumn, my favorite season.

A few years ago, I happened upon this family-run vineyard on a hillside near the town of Ramona.  When I was driving on a country road, I caught something shiny and gold, so I pulled over and walked up the hill a little.   The golden color was the top of the vines with turning leaves that were catching the last rays of sunshine.  I was also treated to an incredible sight of an orange carpet of fallen leaves on the other side of the road.  Simply a magical moment of autumn in San Diego.


San Diego 100 (#73) - Autumn Vineyard

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Media: Original watercolor on paper
Image Size: 8.25 x 11.5 in. (on 9 x 12 in. paper)
Mat/Frame: No
Purchase: Sold