Magpie Springs Magnets

A mosaic of images from Magpie Springs - life on the farm by Avril Thomas

An areal view of our Pinot patch. With a "few" visual adjustments... a bit funkier than my usual :) Look closely you will see they are grapevines *Info* *All works in the Magpie Springs portfolios are taken on Magpie Springs by Avril Thomas* This property is a vineyard and our home. _80 acres of rolling hills in the Adelaide Hills Wine Region in the centre of the Fleurieu Peninsula - South Australia - South of Adelaide it is 12 min drive from McLaren Vale. Half way between Adelaide and Victor Harbor.

The wild magpies here in our vineyard / garden wouldn't do this. They fly off as soon as they sight a human and much harder to photograph - Some people dropped by our cellar door today from Strathalbyn they had rescued this bird when it was a chick, its quite tame! *Info* *All works in the Magpie Springs portfolios are taken on Magpie Springs* This property is a vineyard and our home. _80 acres of rolling hills in the Adelaide Hills Wine Region in the centre of the Fleurieu Peninsula - South Australia - South of Adelaide it is 12 min drive from McLaren Vale. Half way between Adelaide and Victor Harbor_ *We make wine from our grapes* +taste and buy at the Cellar Door / Art Gallery Fri Sat Sun 11- 5+ There are 7 different varieta...

Something just for fun - couldn't resist having a laugh Bespectacled folk will know this problem - put mine down "somewhere" the other day. ............ *Info for Magpie Springs* *All works in the Magpie Springs portfolios are taken on the property* This property is a vineyard and our home. _80 acres of rolling hills in the Adelaide Hills Wine Region in the centre of the Fleurieu Peninsula - South Australia - South of Adelaide it is 12 min drive from McLaren Vale. Half way between Adelaide and Victor Harbor_ *We make wine from our grapes* +taste and buy at the Cellar Door / Art Gallery Fri Sat Sun 11- 5+ There are 7 different varietals to try and buy. Red wine and white wine. We grow Shiraz, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Semillo...

The season is turning! In the vineyard at Magpie Springs the boys are pruning madly - meanwhile others are busy too, flowers are opening and insects are making the most of it. I hope we get some fruit on this tree this year and honey. Honey Bee On Open Peach Tree Blossom is a close up photograph of the blossom of a peach fruit tree being pollinated by an insect. The peach tree, Prunus persica.

Sometimes depending on the wine makers requirements,during vintage the machine harvester comes to pick. It has to be done at night. The fruit is bashed off the vine carried across on a conveyor belt to the next row where a tractor is towing large bins.... In the heat of the day the bruised fruit would start fermenting. This is the harvester - watching it working is quite a sight. SonyHD AVCHD All the images in the portfolios are inspired by Magpie Springs the property An eclectic natural vineyard in the Adelaide Hills Wine Region - South Australia Boutique wine here at the *Cellar Door* - 7 varietals - purchase by the bottle Art lover - Original art in the *Art Gallery*. Adelaide Hills Wine Region - Fleurieu Peninsula ...

We are so lucky to have our dams. Many neighboring properties don't have this supply of water This is the creek into the dam. This one overflows every winter. ……This print is available globally online 24/7 = HAPPY SHOPPING ANYTIME!......... The Art Gallery and Cellar door at Magpie Springs is open Sat + Sun ONLY! – VISIT! www.magpiesprings.com.au Some of the products in the range are on display. Bookings in advance are essential for platters. Magpie Springs is a vineyard, it has an Art Gallery and Cellar Door. 80 acres of rolling hills in the centre of the Fleurieu Peninsula - South Australia - South of Adelaide, it is 12 min drive from McLaren Vale. Half way between Adelaide and Victor Harbor. Tucked off the beaten track it has unus...

Vintage is a busy time - hand picking well underway you can see here the season is beginning to turn the cusp of autumn..... soon the leaves will drop and winter will be here - the wine will be well under way being made. These are semillon vines behind me are Pinot Noir ……This print is available globally online 24/7 = HAPPY SHOPPING ANYTIME!......... The Art Gallery and Cellar door at Magpie Springs is open Sat + Sun ONLY! – VISIT! www.magpiesprings.com.au Some of the products in the range are on display. Bookings in advance are essential for platters. Magpie Springs is a vineyard, it has an Art Gallery and Cellar Door. 80 acres of rolling hills in the centre of the Fleurieu Peninsula - South Australia - South of Adelaide, it is ...

For a year we had a piano down by the dam - it was decomposing. It was originally part of a sculptural installation by Australian artist Paloma Concierta consisting of 3 Pianos in a shopping centre arranged to facilitate musical conversation. "Your Piano Lounge":https://www.facebook.com/yourpianolounge/ One came to Magpie Springs to see out its days - literally out to pasture. People who came, enjoyed playing it as it fell apart in the weather. Getting more out of tune as the weeks went on.We had to remove it in the end. This metalwork is all that's left - it still makes a sound, if you run your fingers across the wires. Sony HDAVCHD ....... *Info* *All works in the Magpie Springs portfolios are taken on Magpie Springs* This ...

Picking grapes with a machine is done at night... night shift vineyard style. We don't get much sleep during vintage... early starts too for hand picking. *Info* *All works in the Magpie Springs portfolios are taken on Magpie Springs* This property is a vineyard and our home. _80 acres of rolling hills in the Adelaide Hills Wine Region in the centre of the Fleurieu Peninsula - South Australia - South of Adelaide it is 12 min drive from McLaren Vale. Half way between Adelaide and Victor Harbor_ *We make wine from our grapes* +taste and buy at the Cellar Door / Art Gallery Fri Sat Sun 11- 5+ There are 7 different varietals to try and buy. Red wine and white wine. We grow Shiraz, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Semillon, Chardonnay...

Wine is not the only red here you can get a mean coffee too *Info* *All works in the Magpie Springs portfolios are taken on Magpie Springs* This property is a vineyard and our home. _80 acres of rolling hills in the Adelaide Hills Wine Region in the centre of the Fleurieu Peninsula - South Australia - South of Adelaide it is 12 min drive from McLaren Vale. Half way between Adelaide and Victor Harbor_ *We make wine from our grapes* +taste and buy at the Cellar Door / Art Gallery Fri Sat Sun 11- 5+ There are 7 different varietals to try and buy. Red wine and white wine. We grow Shiraz, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Semillon, Chardonnay and Sauvignon blanc *It is rustic and natural - an unusual place we are restoring it. It is a ...

big dam at Magpie Springs morning reflections. A cow put its foot through the bottom of the boat...It doesn't float any more ……This print is available globally online 24/7 = HAPPY SHOPPING ANYTIME!......... The Art Gallery and Cellar door at Magpie Springs is open Sat + Sun ONLY! – VISIT! www.magpiesprings.com.au Some of the products in the range are on display. Bookings in advance are essential for platters. Magpie Springs is a vineyard, it has an Art Gallery and Cellar Door. 80 acres of rolling hills in the centre of the Fleurieu Peninsula - South Australia - South of Adelaide, it is 12 min drive from McLaren Vale. Half way between Adelaide and Victor Harbor. Tucked off the beaten track it has unusual rustic buildings and large g...

To keep the birds off our precious grapes - on go the nets *Info for Magpie Springs* *All works in the Magpie Springs portfolios are taken on the property* …… This property is a vineyard and our home. _80 acres of rolling hills in the Adelaide Hills Wine Region in the centre of the Fleurieu Peninsula - South Australia - South of Adelaide it is 12 min drive from McLaren Vale. Half way between Adelaide and Victor Harbor_ …….. *We make wine from our grapes* +taste and buy at the Cellar Door / Art Gallery Fri Sat Sun 11- 5+ There are 7 different varietals to try and buy. Red wine and white wine. We grow Shiraz, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Semillon, Chardonnay and Sauvignon blanc *It is rustic and natural - an unusual place we ar...

Caught the windscreen of the tractor this morning. ......... *Info* *All works in the Magpie Springs portfolios are taken on Magpie Springs* This property is a vineyard and our home. _80 acres of rolling hills in the Adelaide Hills Wine Region in the centre of the Fleurieu Peninsula - South Australia - South of Adelaide it is 12 min drive from McLaren Vale. Half way between Adelaide and Victor Harbor_ *We make wine from our grapes* +taste and buy at the Cellar Door / Art Gallery Fri Sat Sun 11- 5+ There are 7 different varietals to try and buy. Red wine and white wine. We grow Shiraz, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Semillon, Chardonnay and Sauvignon blanc *It is rustic and natural - an unusual place we are restoring it. It is ...

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With the seasons changing. The garden and vineyard take on a different look. Each one is spectacular. *All works in the Magpie Springs portfolios are taken on Magpie Springs* This property is a vineyard and our home. _80 acres of rolling hills in the Adelaide Hills Wine Region in the centre of the Fleurieu Peninsula - South Australia - South of Adelaide it is 12 min drive from McLaren Vale. Half way between Adelaide and Victor Harbor_ *We make wine from our grapes* +taste and buy at the Cellar Door / Art Gallery Fri Sat Sun 11- 5+ There are 7 different varietals to try and buy. Red wine and white wine. We grow Shiraz, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Semillon, Chardonnay and Sauvignon blanc *It is rustic and natural - an unusual ...

This property is a vineyard, a farm. We make wine from our grapes.Merlot, Chardonnay, Shiraz, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Semmillon. You can taste and buy them at our Cellar Door. SONY HDAVCDHD *Info* *All works in the Magpie Springs portfolios are taken on Magpie Springs* This property is a vineyard and our home. _80 acres of rolling hills in the Adelaide Hills Wine Region in the centre of the Fleurieu Peninsula - South Australia - South of Adelaide it is 12 min drive from McLaren Vale. Half way between Adelaide and Victor Harbor_ *We make wine from our grapes* +taste and buy at the Cellar Door / Art Gallery Fri Sat Sun 11- 5+ There are 7 different varietals to try and buy. Red wine and white wine. We grow Shiraz, M...

The moon and the stars here hold a facination ........ Boutique wine here - 7 varietals - purchase by the bottle at the cellar door Art lover - Original art Adelaide Hills Wine Region - Fleurieu Peninsula "*Visit*: "Magpie Springs Website":http://magpiesprings.com.au/ "*Like*" and follow "Magpie Springs on fb":https://www.facebook.com/MagpieSpringsWinery/ "*Follow*" "Magpie Springs on Instagram":https://www.instagram.com/magpiesprings/ What about "*Pinterest?*":https://www.pinterest.com.au/magpiesprings0308/ *Artists Studio* Commission an original work by "Avril Thomas":http://avrilthomas.net/ in Oil, pastel, charcoal or graphite "Avril Thomas Artist fb page":https://www.facebook.com/Avril-Thomas-Artist-1711733595...

There are some mornings mist rises from the dam - dew was heavy - steam rose from the corrugated iron with the heat of the rising sun. *Info for Magpie Springs* *All works in the Magpie Springs portfolios are taken on the property* …… This property is a vineyard and our home. _80 acres of rolling hills in the Adelaide Hills Wine Region in the centre of the Fleurieu Peninsula - South Australia - South of Adelaide it is 12 min drive from McLaren Vale. Half way between Adelaide and Victor Harbor_ …….. *We make wine from our grapes* +taste and buy at the Cellar Door / Art Gallery Fri Sat Sun 11- 5+ There are 7 different varietals to try and buy. Red wine and white wine. We grow Shiraz, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Semillon, Chard...

When there is a mist on the dam it makes for terrific effects at sunrise .............. All the images here are inspired by Magpie Springs the property An eclectic natural vineyard in the Adelaide Hills Wine Region - Fleurieu Peninsula - South Australia Boutique wine here at the *Cellar Door* - 7 varietals - purchase by the bottle Art lover - Original art in the *Art Gallery*. Adelaide Hills Wine Region - Fleurieu Peninsula "*Visit*: "Magpie Springs Website":http://magpiesprings.com.au/ "*Like*" and follow "Magpie Springs on fb":https://www.facebook.com/MagpieSpringsWinery/ "*Follow*" "Magpie Springs on Instagram":https://www.instagram.com/magpiesprings/ What about "*Pinterest?*":https://www.pinterest.com.au/magp...

On the bank of our dam a lot of birds visit. When the clay is soft after a rain they leave footprints everywhere. *All works in the Magpie Springs portfolios are taken on Magpie Springs* This property is a vineyard and our home. _80 acres of rolling hills in the Adelaide Hills Wine Region in the centre of the Fleurieu Peninsula - South Australia - South of Adelaide it is 12 min drive from McLaren Vale. Half way between Adelaide and Victor Harbor_ *We make wine from our grapes* +taste and buy at the Cellar Door / Art Gallery Fri Sat Sun 11- 5+ There are 7 different varietals to try and buy. Red wine and white wine. We grow Shiraz, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Semillon, Chardonnay and Sauvignon blanc *It is rustic and natural - ...

A symbol of elegance and mystery, with glossy black plumage and ivory accents, reminiscent of the Victorian era's refined charm and intrigue.

Look closely you will see these are vine rows...... they now have a splash of wine colour! Perfect for the wine lover / someone decorating with a wine or wine region theme and wanting something a little different. Click on the Magpie Springs avatar and find other prints with wine/ grape/ or country themes *All works in the Magpie Springs portfolios are taken on Magpie Springs* This property is a vineyard and our home. _80 acres of rolling hills in the Adelaide Hills Wine Region in the centre of the Fleurieu Peninsula - South Australia - South of Adelaide it is 12 min drive from McLaren Vale. Half way between Adelaide and Victor Harbor_ *We make wine from our grapes* +taste and buy at the Cellar Door / Art Gallery Fri Sat Sun ...

Our vines... oops got all arty :) ..... *All works in the Magpie Springs portfolios are taken on Magpie Springs* by Avril Thomas This property is a vineyard and our home. _80 acres of rolling hills in the Adelaide Hills Wine Region in the centre of the Fleurieu Peninsula - South Australia - South of Adelaide it is 12 min drive from McLaren Vale. Half way between Adelaide and Victor Harbor_ *We make wine from our grapes* +taste and buy at the Cellar Door / Art Gallery Fri Sat Sun 11- 5+ There are 7 different varietals to try and buy. Red wine and white wine. We grow Shiraz, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Semillon, Chardonnay and Sauvignon blanc *It is rustic and natural - an unusual place we are restoring it. It is a work in pr...

It was the hottest day on record in South Australia January 24 2019. Birds of every variety flocked to any source of water to keep cool - at this particular moment finches and New Holland honey eaters. Adelaide reached 46.2C in the city - The Bureau of Meteorology said the first record to fall was at Minlaton, on the Yorke Peninsula, where the mercury reached 45.7C just after 11am on Thursday. The regional centre of Port Lincoln beat its previous record when it reached 47C, while Snowtown made history at 47.3C and Parafield at 46.6C. Records were also broken when temperatures rose to 45.6C at Stenhouse Bay and 46.9C at Roseworthy. Minnipa recorded 47.3C and Hindmarsh Island 45.2C. Closer to the city, Adelaide Airport beat it...

We had a hens day on our front lawn the set up was so pretty. People can hire our front garden to have a party. We have wine - this is a vineyard we have a cellar door This set up is by https://www.adelaidepopuppicnicsandgrazing.com/ Sony HDAVCHD *Info* *All works in the Magpie Springs portfolios are taken on Magpie Springs* This property is a vineyard and our home. _80 acres of rolling hills in the Adelaide Hills Wine Region in the centre of the Fleurieu Peninsula - South Australia - South of Adelaide it is 12 min drive from McLaren Vale. Half way between Adelaide and Victor Harbor_ *We make wine from our grapes* +taste and buy at the Cellar Door / Art Gallery Fri Sat Sun 11- 5+ There are 7 different varietals to try and buy...

So dry this summer, look at that blue sky again, are we going to get a decent rain soon?? What is the weather going to do?? ......... *Info* *All works in the Magpie Springs portfolios are taken on Magpie Springs* This property is a vineyard and our home. _80 acres of rolling hills in the Adelaide Hills Wine Region in the centre of the Fleurieu Peninsula - South Australia - South of Adelaide it is 12 min drive from McLaren Vale. Half way between Adelaide and Victor Harbor_ *We make wine from our grapes* +taste and buy at the Cellar Door / Art Gallery Fri Sat Sun 11- 5+ There are 7 different varietals to try and buy. Red wine and white wine. We grow Shiraz, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Semillon, Chardonnay and Sauvignon blanc ...

This is pruning season. In vineyards its a big job, a science. ....... *All works in the Magpie Springs portfolios are taken on Magpie Springs* This property is a vineyard and our home. _80 acres of rolling hills in the Adelaide Hills Wine Region in the centre of the Fleurieu Peninsula - South Australia - South of Adelaide it is 12 min drive from McLaren Vale. Half way between Adelaide and Victor Harbor_ *We make wine from our grapes* +taste and buy at the Cellar Door / Art Gallery Fri Sat Sun 11- 5+ There are 7 different varietals to try and buy. Red wine and white wine. We grow Shiraz, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Semillon, Chardonnay and Sauvignon blanc *It is rustic and natural - an unusual place we are restoring it. It i...

I painted a series of academic portraits for Monash University Science faculty and was lucky enough to see some of the fossil collection This is photographic work by Avril Thomas - Sony SLT-A65V but Care to "*commission an original painting/drawing /portrait*" - "visit Avril Thomas website":http://avrilthomas.net/ "*Like and Follow "Avril Thomas fb page*" ":https://www.facebook.com/Avril-Thomas-Artist-171173359598629/?ref=bookmarks Her studio is at "*Magpie Springs*" in South Australia "*Visit*: "Magpie Springs Website":http://magpiesprings.com.au/ "*Like*" and follow "Magpie Springs on fb":https://www.facebook.com/MagpieSpringsWinery/ "*Follow*" "Magpie Springs on Instagram":https://www.instagram.com/magpiespri...

Avril Thomas had these teady bears as a child. Then her boy had them, now they are yours in a drawing . Avril Thomas is better known for her painted portraits. Her work is in corporate and private collections round Australia Hong Kong and USA. Her work can be found in the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra. Her studio and gallery are in South Australia at Magpie Springs in the Adelaide Hills / Fleurieu Peninsula. Adelaide Artist, South Australian Artist. Care to "*commission an original painting /portrait*" - "visit Avril Thomas website":https://avrilthomas.net/ "*Like and Follow "Avril Thomas fb page*" ":https://www.facebook.com/Avril-Thomas-Artist-171173359598629/?ref=bookmarks Her studio is at "*Magpie Springs*" in Sout...

*All works in the Magpie Springs portfolios are taken on Magpie Springs* This property is a vineyard and our home. _80 acres of rolling hills in the Adelaide Hills Wine Region in the centre of the Fleurieu Peninsula - South Australia - South of Adelaide it is 12 min drive from McLaren Vale. Half way between Adelaide and Victor Harbor_ *We make wine from our grapes* +taste and buy at the Cellar Door / Art Gallery Fri Sat Sun 11- 5+ There are 7 different varietals to try and buy. Red wine and white wine. We grow Shiraz, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Semillon, Chardonnay and Sauvignon blanc *It is rustic and natural - an unusual place we are restoring it. It is a work in progress. Nature abounds* "*Visit*: "Magpie Springs Website...

Before I started doing people portraits I did a series of apes. This is one ....... Avril Thomas is better known for her painted portraits. Her work is in corporate and private collections round Australia Hong Kong and USA. Her work can be found in the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra. Her studio and gallery are in South Australia at Magpie Springs in the Adelaide Hills / Fleurieu Peninsula. Adelaide Artist, South Australian Artist. Care to "*commission an original painting /portrait*" - "visit Avril Thomas website":https://avrilthomas.net/ "*Like and Follow "Avril Thomas fb page*" ":https://www.facebook.com/Avril-Thomas-Artist-171173359598629/?ref=bookmarks Her studio is at "*Magpie Springs*" in South Australia "*Vi...

A beautiful bouquet from a spring bride - The ceremony down at the dam. We hire our property for weddings. . Magpie Springs images by Avril Thomas inspired by the property. It is rustic and natural - an unusual place we are restoring it. It is a work in progress. Nature abounds This property is a vineyard. 80 acres of rolling hills in the Adelaide Hills Wine Region in the centre of the Fleurieu Peninsula - South Australia - South of Adelaide it is 12 min drive from McLaren Vale. Half way between Adelaide and Victor Harbor. We make wine from our grapes. The Cellar Door / Art Gallery Sat Sun 11- 5 Growing onsite Shiraz, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Semillon, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc Website https://magpiesprings.com.au/ f...

I drew this a long time ago amused me to share it with you today . Avril Thomas is better known for her painted portraits. Her work is in corporate and private collections round Australia Hong Kong and USA. Her work can be found in the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra. Her studio and gallery are in South Australia at Magpie Springs in the Adelaide Hills / Fleurieu Peninsula. Adelaide Artist, South Australian Artist. Care to "*commission an original painting /portrait*" - "visit Avril Thomas website":https://avrilthomas.net/ "*Like and Follow "Avril Thomas fb page*" ":https://www.facebook.com/Avril-Thomas-Artist-171173359598629/?ref=bookmarks Her studio is at "*Magpie Springs*" in South Australia "*Visit*: "Magpie Spr...

This tree at the top of our old driveway catches the light first thing in the morning and in late afternoon. Ive photographed it many times. In the valley behind is a dam - first thing in the morning there sometimes is a mist. *Info for Magpie Springs* *All works in the Magpie Springs portfolios are taken on the property* …… This property is a vineyard and our home. _80 acres of rolling hills in the Adelaide Hills Wine Region in the centre of the Fleurieu Peninsula - South Australia - South of Adelaide it is 12 min drive from McLaren Vale. Half way between Adelaide and Victor Harbor_ …….. *We make wine from our grapes* +taste and buy at the Cellar Door / Art Gallery Fri Sat Sun 11- 5+ There are 7 different varietals to try and b...

This is a drawing in charcoal. Avril Thomas is better known for her painted portraits. Her work is in corporate and private collections round Australia Hong Kong and USA. Her work can be found in the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra. Her studio and gallery are in South Australia at Magpie Springs in the Adelaide Hills / Fleurieu Peninsula. Adelaide Artist, South Australian Artist. Care to "*commission an original painting /portrait*" - "visit Avril Thomas website":https://avrilthomas.net/ "*Like and Follow "Avril Thomas fb page*" ":https://www.facebook.com/Avril-Thomas-Artist-171173359598629/?ref=bookmarks Her studio is at "*Magpie Springs*" in South Australia "*Visit*: "Magpie Springs Website":http://magpiesprings.co...