What lies beneath

To continue the winter theme...

The concrete walls of the Rio Hondo riverbed are covered with a variety of vines. In summer, these vines are thick with green leaves that completely cover the concrete. But in winter, most of the leaves fall away, revealing the tangle of branches underneath.

Grapes, grapes, and more grapes

We haven't shared any alley pictures lately. This particular wall along the alley has been overcome by these grapevines. They look like they have taken over. I liked how the vines were spilling over the wall and into the alley. It gave an element of drama to the wall.

I wonder if they have to harvest their grapes often...I have to admit a little jealousy. My grapes have never done this well.

"We should all do what, in the long run, gives us joy,
even if it is only picking grapes or sorting the laundry."
~ E.B. White