The first rosebud of the year struggles into bloom...

... despite the unwanted attentions of the photo-bombers!

BoB of course...

[gloria jones]

The details and light pop on black...great capture.

[Margo Sayer]

VML how this reminds me of The Great Tour of Europe that used to be what young men did before they settled down to marriage and family life. Could this be the insect version?

[Joan Robillard]

Fab bw

[Maggiemae]

Lovely strong rose and it comes alive in this B&W!

[Ko*]

Well, i love these little photo bombers :)

[Kathy]

This close up of the rose has nice textures.

[Marnie]

Love the textures and clarity.

[Shanne]

fantastic details - love the aphids and ant

[KoalaGardens🐨]

oh yes, stunning!

[Denise Wood]

Definitely will struggle with all those bugs vying for it :)

[Annie D]

If only that ant would eat the aphids....such lovely detail Richard - the wind was blowing here so I struggled to focus on my aphids

[Hazel]

Beautifully crisp!

[Merrelyn]

Beautiful detail, looks like some other unwanted visitors have been having a rose petal feast :)

[Nina Ganci]

outstanding capture and processing

[Louise]

Beautiful in black and white.

[David]

What a beauty! Fav

[Jacqueline]

Beautiful Richard!

[Angelika van Rooyen]

It looks so good in b&w, very clear shot!

[Christine]

Lovely shot. Fav

[haskar]

Beautiful... Great details and processing.