February Rose

We're in the middle of a raging blizzard tonight but I choose to be in denial. The curtains are drawn, there's a fire in the fireplace and I'd much rather think about flowers than the foot of blowing snow outside my door! They're a little past their prime but they still look beautiful to me!! :)

[robinwarner]

this is beautiful Paula

[molizard]

beautiful color & detail! Sometimes "denial" works. nice shot!

[Katrina Cristy]

Beautiful, love the water drops!

[Rick Schies]

This is gorgeous Paula. Totally awesome.

[Wendy]

Great shot! I am doing the same, the denial of the storm that is!

[Peggy Sirk]

This is stunning, Paula. With the misty water drops it looks as fresh as the day it first bloomed! A wonderful shot!
It sounds like you're being walloped by that monster winter storm. Stay safe and warm!

[wendy chapman]

I am with you. Snow is drifting everywhere, winds are predicted to reach 45 mph and I submitted a flower just like you. ;-)

[Margaret Tryon]

Wonderful shot. Looks like that's the theme today. Ignore this damned storm. :-)

[Dawn B]

I like em' a little past their prime myself ;) nice shot denial or no !

[Susan McIntyre]

Beautiful idea for a howling night of snow.

[KathyD]

I like this macro shot...lovely colours and the misty water is so delicate. :)

[Julie Ryan]

Yes it definitely looks beautiful to me also!

[josh james]

lovely!

[Jonna]

So beautiful!!! I love the mist of water droplets on the petals...

[Jennifer B.]

This is gorgeous! Very nice thing to focus on rather than that stuff outside.
Funny, this is the first measurable snow we've had this season, so I just kept looking outside all day.

[Lori Rompolski]

wonderful shot

[Barbara Lamacki]

Beautiful! Wish I would have done the same - blizzard here as well.

[Pamela Mandeville]

Flowers are always beautiful! This is no exception.

[Anastasia]

Beautiful!

[stephanie dp]

oh what a beautiful perspective. I love the colors, the focus, the water droplets. I hope this made you feel a little "spring-y"!

[Heather (pixelchix)]

Lovely tight composition and beautiful detail. Hope the storm isn't too bad.

[Graham Harcombe]

Superb.

[mary sybel evangelista]

what a lovely pic :)

[Geertje K.]

I think fading flowers are the most beautiful. This is no exception, love the drops all over it. Did you add them with a sprayer?

[Kirsty .P]

Gorgeous pic!! Stay safe:)

[Denise]

Just gorgeous soft color with the most wonderful detail.

[alia_801]

Love the colours and detail.

[cglist]

This is so lovely - just perfect!

[Judith Gilbert]

Absolutely Beautiful. Love the dew drops on the petals. Very pretty color.

[elkehochban]

Stunning shot! I'm with you - ignore the storm and post something pretty!

[Kathryn Marshall]

Good closeup, color, details. Yes, it is best to get our minds off of storms.

[Barb Smith]

They are beautiful, Paula. I wish I had some flowers in the house. I commented to someone earlier that I think I will put my snowshoes on and head down to the store to buy some. Fifteen inches and counting so far here.

[Kimberly Reeves]

Beautiful!

[James Thomas]

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[Christine Hamrick]

So lovely. I think these are actually called Fire & Ice roses - perfect for your day!

[April Resa]

Beautiful! I love the tiny water drops :)

[Paula Fontanini]

@robinwarner @molizard @katrinacristy @digitalrn @exposure4u @peggysirk @wac @maggie2 @thineownself @kathyd @julie @joshwindswept @jonna @jjsooner @loriromp @nanascraps @nanascraps @aipassa @stepheesue @pixelchix @ellida @marysybel @geertje @kirsty @denisedaly @alia_801 @cglist @judgil @timandelke @daisy @barbsmith @kreeves23 @jamest @chamrick @aprilrss Thanks so much for taking the time to leave all these wonderful comments....it's always a pleasure to read them. I can't believe the amount of snow this storm dumped on some you you...we got lucky...only 9"!

[Lynn M. Watson]

Fab close-up!