Jack Florence Jr
October 2026 - The Press
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The last chapter in my series of grapes, now converted to wine, the separating of the juice from the skins. I thought it made a different and interesting image.
7 comments posted
Hi Jack,
What a great shot! It's fascinating to see how grapes are pressed to make wine. I have visited vineyards a few times on wine tasting or on wedding events but I never get the chance to see the autumn harvest season. I thought that people stomped on grapes with their bare feet to press them (as in some traditional winemakers of old movies?) LOL!
in this image, the angle you shot is great with the horizontal cylinder on top and the extracted juice running down like the red waterfalls, with bubbles and foam on top of the stream. The light is beautiful too! Have you considered making a video clip of the grape pressing as well? Thank you for sharing your work through these beautiful images!
My question is: Did you make separate grape pressing for red wine and white wine? Posted: 10/03/2026 10:03:43
What a great shot! It's fascinating to see how grapes are pressed to make wine. I have visited vineyards a few times on wine tasting or on wedding events but I never get the chance to see the autumn harvest season. I thought that people stomped on grapes with their bare feet to press them (as in some traditional winemakers of old movies?) LOL!
in this image, the angle you shot is great with the horizontal cylinder on top and the extracted juice running down like the red waterfalls, with bubbles and foam on top of the stream. The light is beautiful too! Have you considered making a video clip of the grape pressing as well? Thank you for sharing your work through these beautiful images!
My question is: Did you make separate grape pressing for red wine and white wine? Posted: 10/03/2026 10:03:43
Thanks Kieu-Hanh. Yes, red and white are done separately. White wines are done right after crushing, before fermenting, whereas red wines are fermented on the skins, to extract the color and flavor, and then pressed after. (But I don't make white wines). I did try a video, the sound really contributes. But what's missing from both is the aroma, which is quite something as well. Posted: 10/12/2026 18:07:32
I'm also enjoying the journey from vine to bottle! Very cool. Although unclear if this scene makes me want to drink a glass or red wine. So much activity - different textures - I can almost hear the splashing. The deep red color is exactly what I imagine the scene looked like. I love Kieu-Hanh's suggest to try a video next year. The images would be perfect for a Portfolio; PSA has several sections devoted to Portfolio development. I've not yet done that - but it might make sense in the future. Posted: 10/06/2026 07:04:28
Thanks Steve, yes its very sensory, in addition to the splashing, there is a heady aroma, a little reminiscent of baking bread, (though the fermentation is basically done at this point), very powerful and fruitful. I will look into doing a portfolio. Posted: 10/12/2026 18:09:15
I was hoping you'd have some cool grape shot again this month and you did not disappoint. You've captured this movement in this still photo. I especially love the perspective. That you're even with the top rather than above or below. Posted: 10/13/2026 14:42:47
Since I'm new to the group and wasn't aware of your previous wine making shots, my first thought was that this was a Halloween shot of something very gory and scary. :-0 The movement and action in the image is great. I wonder if lightening the gears at the top a bit would reinforce the story of the processing? I like the perspective that you chose; it puts the viewer right in the tank. Well done. Posted: 10/27/2026 01:59:22
Thanks Jan, yes a little light up there is called for. And thanks for commenting on all the images as a way to get started, great comments. Posted: 10/27/2026 22:36:18