Paimpont 2018: Day 263 - Birthday Roses - Final Days

They're all bowing their heads now and their petals are faded and papery... but they do it with such dignity.

Edited to be viewed on black.

[Kathy]

Rather pitiful looking, although the edges of the petals are pretty shades and shapes.

[Taffy]

I think this conveys beauty in later stages of life -- and I really like how the rose's 'head' is bent as if reflecting on her life.

[Graeme Stevens]

Dead is my favourite kind of flower

[KoalaGardens🐨]

I should try this, I always have old roses in the garden - you make some amazing images I just wouldn't think to try :)

[Margo Sayer]

I think Taffy's comment is spot on. Rose seem pensive as she relaxes her guard and ponders on her life. Apt as we come to the end of the calendar year.

@taffy

[Issi Bannerman]

Hanging her head ... how lovely.

[Joan Robillard]

You are officially the memorizer for dying flowers.

[Henri Russell]

Beauty in her dying days. You certainly make the most of the beauty of the rose.

[Babs]

stunning on black. fav

[gloria jones]

Superb on black...wonderful light

[carol white]

Great on black, a lovely shot. Fav!!! 😀

[Granagringa]

A work of art!

[Jane Pittenger]

That’s how I feel these days

[Walks @ 7]

Change is an art unto itself. There is true dignity to this.