First Frost

So what was I doing tip toeing around the yard this morning in my robe - getting the first hard frost shot before the sun hit the crystals and melted them off the rose. I think this is gorgeous even covered with frost. This signals the end of the flowers, I'm afraid.
If you enlarge it you can really see the ice crystals.

[👑 AnaZad]

Such a special capture, Cathy. The beautiful color of the rose and the texture of the frost, plus the delicate green bokeh.

[Jennifer Ruge]

Well worth a trip outside in your robe! It is a lovely photo. I bet you were a little chilly in your robe.

[Vee]

A beautifully rich photo! Love the texture and colors!

[cheryl]

awesome texture Cathy

[Livia]

The frost looks pretty! Love the colours and tones in this beautiful shot. 8)

[Peter Bunker]

Beautiful.

[🐓 Patricia Fletcher]

Fabulous Cathy! Could be sugar frosting!

[Joseph Donnelly]

Fantastic frost and rich colours......worth braving the elements for.

[Sabine]

like the petals have been dipped in sugar ... Beautiful capture !

[sarra]

niiice

[Maggiemae]

Much better and even more beautiful, large!

[Pat Knowles]

A taffeta skirt with white lace edging!!!!

[Phil]

Ah Cathy we've all been there... frozen toes and icy shots. We haven't had our first frost yet (today the kids were outside without coats on!) but when it arrives I'll look out for fabulous views like this!

[katy]

Wonderful eye for those fabulous details! Terrific capture, Cathy! Worth the cold!

[Cathy]

Love the frosting on that deep burgundy colored rose!

[Rosie White-Hlouveraki]

Great macro, fantastic details and beautiful magenta colour!

[Colleen]

Good work, I am glad I am not the only one.

[eva]

Super colours and the textures are fantastic. Lovely!

[Yvonne]

Wonderful macro--such beautiful detail of the frost.

[Sharon Lee]

beautiful capture, such a poetic shot

[Ellen Young]

Just a gorgeous shot! So Delicate yet you can feel the chill..FAV!

[Cindy McFarland]

Beautiful capture, and well worth your early morning efforts. Fav!

[Karen bable]

The beauty beneath. I think that flower is a gonner! lovely frosty crystals though

[Danny G.]

Stunning! We have not had our first frost here yet.

[katy]

Congrats on the PP, Cathy!

[Cathy Donohoue]

@grammyn This one I was out in the cold in my robe hoping the neighbors had already left for work and I wouldn't get caught. This one I really like! Thanks for the heads up

[Humphrey Hippo]

Love the detail with the crystals. Lovely macro.

[katy]

I love how you sacrifice for your art! ;~}

[Lindy]

Just gorgeous Cathy! Those roses are still providing value. Love the way the colours get darker down the rose.

[Ruth Lueth]

Fabulous ice crystals and the bokeh is beautiful too.

[Vicki Dixon]

gorgeous!!! love all the details you get!

[Cindy Rez]

Superb Ice crystals!!!

[Pam]

The detail is so good. Beautiful capture!