Spring Arrives In Wine Country: Sonoma County Photos Of The Week

SONOMA VALLEY, CA — A shepherd guiding a flock of sheep as they graze vineyards; fresh roses; mustard fields in bloom. Take a look of at signs of spring's arrival in Sonoma County wine country as captured for Patch by local photographer Al Francis.

Thanks so much, Al — as always, your work is phenomenal! (See more of his work at Napasonomaphotos.com)

It's Your Shot: Pictures You Take and We Share

Have you got the next incredible photo? If you have an awesome photo of nature, breathtaking scenery, kids caught being kids, a pet doing something funny or something unusual you happen to catch, we'd love to feature it on Patch. We're looking for high-resolution images that reflect the beauty that is the North Bay, and that show off your unique talents.

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So, bring 'em on. No selfies. Not here.

Send your photos to autumn.johnson@patch.com and we'll post the feature on an occasional basis. Or — post it to the Neighbor Posts section of your local Patch and we'll feature it up top. Be sure to also include when and where the shot was taken and any other details about what was going on.