The Last Rose Of Summer

Today is the last day of summer. On this day I try to take a portrait of that last rose of summer. I have quite a few of them already. It is taken through the leaves. And it is so beautifully imperfect.

It started with a poem by Thomas Moore "The Last Rose of Summer" in 1805 written to an Irish melody. And then there were many versions of that song. And it still works. At least on me.

[Heather]

Still holding their beautiful colours! A lovely capture through the leaves! (a nice project too- the last rose of summer) Fav

[Margaret Brown]

Lovely colour and capture

[Judith Johnson]

Such a beautiful pop of red through the leaves

[carol white]

Beautiful. Fav 😊

[Kathy]

Lovely roses.

[Rob Z]

What a lovely tradition to have - and this rose gave you a lovely image.

[Beryl Lloyd]

So pretty !

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Very pretty.

[Joan Robillard]

Lovely

[Carolinesdreams]

Lovely!

[Barb]

A very lovely composition!

[Mags]

Beautiful framing and well composed.

[Shutterbug]

I love how the rose is highlighted. Beautiful capture.

[Islandgirl]

Pretty rose!

[Linda Godwin]

Nicely taken, showing the rose in focus and the softness all around and behind.

[Jerzy]

Excellent !!!

[Glover Shearron, Jr.]

Very nice

[eDorre]

Wonderful

[Issi Bannerman]

Beautifully singled out. Nice.

[Diana]

I love the way you approach your subjects and capture them. Wonderful focus and dof as usual.

[Brian]

Love the POV, composition and capture.

[Wylie]

Nice focus

[Peter Dulis]

lovely

[Josie Gilbert]

Lovely shot - the red of the rose really shows up against all those leaves.