Rose and Bud

“The optimist sees the rose and not its thorns; the pessimist stares at the thorns, oblivious to the rose.” (Kahlil Gibran) Our rose bushes are full of beautiful roses.

[Paula C]

Beautiful low key image

[Mags]

Beautiful image!

[KV]

This is a complete knockout! Love the quote and the way you posed the shot and it is interesting how red the foliage looks. Super fav!!!

[Steve Chappell]

Beautiful

[Peter Dulis]

sweet

[Diana]

Marvelous capture and reflection.

[Krista Marson]

perfect on the black background

[Walks @ 7]

Truly most beautiful.

[bkb in the city]

Beautiful

[Susan Wakely]

Beautiful. Your quote had me looking for thorns even though I am generally an optimist.

[Babs]

Lovely composition, what a beautiful shot. fav.

[Korcsog Károly]

Very nice!

[Carole Sandford]

Lovely capture & reflections!

[Jean]

lovely

[KoalaGardens🐨]

beautiful

[Rosie Kind]

Stunning

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Beautiful

[Kate]

@pea @marlboromaam @kvphoto @swchappell @pdulis @ludwigsdiana @blueberry1222 @joysabin @bkbinthecity @wakelys @onewing @kork @carole_sandford @jernst1779 @koalagardens @rosiekind @elisasaeter Thanks for your comments and favs. This was my first attempt to use the macro feature of a phone app to do a studio shot.

[Leslie]

beautiful, you are an optimist

[Islandgirl]

Gorgeous on black!

[Lin]

Beautifully presented

[bruni]

A most beautiful shot. fav.

[Jane Pittenger]

Nice reflections and presentation

[Hope D Jennings]

So dramatic and beautiful

[haskar]

Great light and reflections.

[The Dog Lady]

very well done

[LManning (Laura)]

Love the reflection.

[Evgenia]

Fav