Valerie's rose by quietpurplehaze

Valerie's rose

I posted this rose, when it was flaming orange, bright and beautiful, in memory of my friend who died recently.

http://365project.org/quietpurplehaze/a-few-more/2015-10-22

And then I noticed that, still in the vase with the rest of the bunch of flowers which were drooping and dropping petals, the rose was quietly drying. So I left it a while and then took its photo again.
Lovely and meaningful.
November 28th, 2015  
Sam
I'm sure Valerie would still love it. You are very kind Hazel :)
November 28th, 2015  
How beautiful it is Hazel, an ongoing tribute to Valerie :)
November 28th, 2015  
How lovely that the spirit of Valerie has still stayed around in this beautiful rose.
November 28th, 2015  
A wonderful rose to treasure for longer for your friend
November 28th, 2015  
A beautiful reminder of your friend
November 28th, 2015  
The texture is most interesting Hazel. How are you liking your a6000? You are taking some very good shots with it.
November 28th, 2015  
Stunning DoF.
November 28th, 2015  
@frankhymus

Frank, thank you and I love this camera more than I've loved any other! I've dipped into David Busch's book which you recommended and learnt even more about the camera. I think it was absolutely the right choice for me. My only slight disappointment is the macro lens (30mm 3.5) because of its lack of stabilization. There is another macro lens option but I can't justify the high cost. I guess my Fuji X20 takes macros equivalent to the Sony which is ironic as I was hoping for even better macros. My favourite lens for the a6000 is the 1.8 50mm.
November 28th, 2015  
This is beautiful. The two make a lovely diptych and a sweet tribute.
November 28th, 2015  
Beautifully captured Hazel
November 28th, 2015  
Bep
Beautiful reminder...
November 28th, 2015  
Wonderful capture
November 28th, 2015  
Oh wow, i love this Hazel. Love the detail and colours
November 28th, 2015  
@nicholas

James. thanks for your enthusiasm - appreciated.
November 28th, 2015  
Lovely, it looks like leather Hazel.
November 28th, 2015  
Lovely capture and a great memory for you to keep.
November 28th, 2015  
amazing how it has dried! great textures to this
fav
November 28th, 2015  
i love the hint of pink that remains on the tips haze
November 28th, 2015  
I could see this image on some writing paper as a heading. Lovely.
November 28th, 2015  
Still lovely even in this condition.
November 29th, 2015  
Lovely remembrance of your dear friend. Great shot.
November 29th, 2015  
Awesome picture.
November 29th, 2015  
Beautiful picture and memory...
November 29th, 2015  
Bless x
November 29th, 2015  
It's very pretty in a melancholy sort of way.
November 29th, 2015  
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