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NV Whino

(20,886 posts)
Sun Mar 6, 2016, 06:01 PM Mar 2016

A stroll through Calistoga between rainstorms

Out for a walk in their best rain gear.


One side of the street (dominated by Susie's Bar).


The other side of the street.


The old bank building, which became a drug store, a shoe store and is now a wine tasting room… not to mention green.


Some nice places to sit, even in rainy weather.




A little trompe l'oeil.


City hall.


Texture.


And one for Solly Mack.

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A stroll through Calistoga between rainstorms (Original Post) NV Whino Mar 2016 OP
Such a nice little town. Warren DeMontague Mar 2016 #1
I do too NV Whino Mar 2016 #2
I still have a 707 area code on my cell phone. Warren DeMontague Mar 2016 #7
Aha! I could call you toll free! NV Whino Mar 2016 #11
Is that who that is? Warren DeMontague Mar 2016 #12
It drives me crazy when my clients keep their bay area codes and use only their cell phones NV Whino Mar 2016 #14
I'm that guy Warren DeMontague Mar 2016 #17
Very good photo essay. alfredo Mar 2016 #3
You're an inspiration with your own photo essays. NV Whino Mar 2016 #6
Thank you. alfredo Mar 2016 #10
I like the touch of orange. Gives it added character. Solly Mack Mar 2016 #4
I tried really hard to make that texture shot black and white NV Whino Mar 2016 #5
I've never seen one either but it appeals to my sense of order. Solly Mack Mar 2016 #8
What great photos! angstlessk Mar 2016 #9
A couple of more trompe l'oeil NV Whino Mar 2016 #13
WOW..thanks for the link. angstlessk Mar 2016 #15
He's actually quite well known NV Whino Mar 2016 #16

NV Whino

(20,886 posts)
2. I do too
Sun Mar 6, 2016, 06:10 PM
Mar 2016

It mostly hasn't been Yuppified like St. Helena. There are actually restaurants that locals can afford.

Warren DeMontague

(80,708 posts)
12. Is that who that is?
Sun Mar 6, 2016, 07:51 PM
Mar 2016

I keep having to block 707 numbers because people call me by mistake.

But I've had it for so long I'm stuck with it. My wife still has a 650 area code.

NV Whino

(20,886 posts)
14. It drives me crazy when my clients keep their bay area codes and use only their cell phones
Sun Mar 6, 2016, 08:19 PM
Mar 2016

Costs me long distance rates whenever I have to call them.

Solly Mack

(90,762 posts)
4. I like the touch of orange. Gives it added character.
Sun Mar 6, 2016, 06:27 PM
Mar 2016

I love the Susie's Bar shot and the Texture shot.

Thanks!

NV Whino

(20,886 posts)
5. I tried really hard to make that texture shot black and white
Sun Mar 6, 2016, 06:31 PM
Mar 2016

It's what I saw in my head when I shot it. But it just didn't work. It took that subtle color to really make that shot. And the orange does really enhance the meter cover. I've never seen a triangular cover like that.

Solly Mack

(90,762 posts)
8. I've never seen one either but it appeals to my sense of order.
Sun Mar 6, 2016, 06:44 PM
Mar 2016

Which is, admittedly, odd.

I prefer the color in the texture shot. Adds layers I fear B&W might take away.

angstlessk

(11,862 posts)
9. What great photos!
Sun Mar 6, 2016, 06:49 PM
Mar 2016

I love the dog in a jogging suit

At first glance of the trompe l'oeil photo I thought what a lovely old home, I had to go back to realize it was not real, and spotted the horses

NV Whino

(20,886 posts)
13. A couple of more trompe l'oeil
Sun Mar 6, 2016, 08:12 PM
Mar 2016

These are done by Carlo Marchiori. Below is a link to his house. If you're in the area, it's worth arranging a tour. Fabulous stuff. He also has a store/gallery on the other side of the building with the horses.




http://www.catoga.com/villa-catoga/villa-catoga.html

BIRD CAGE ROOM
When the door is closed, you can see that this is a birdcage from the viewpoint of the bird. The window shade represents a lettuce leaf, the headboard on the bed is a cuttlefish bone, the light fixture is the bird’s perch and of course the floor is also a painted to look like the bottom of a birdcage. On the wall features an enormous, golden-eyed cat. Guests wear canary-yellow pajamas!

angstlessk

(11,862 posts)
15. WOW..thanks for the link.
Sun Mar 6, 2016, 09:07 PM
Mar 2016

What a wonder-full artist...thanks for the introduction to such wonder.

My only question is 'why isn't he a household name'?

A blind dog..he is humble and great at the same time, of course his humility could be for the camera...but I don't care.

He is a GREAT artist!

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