A rose is but a rose

but this one is very special to me though, the fragrance is to die for.

Katja bought and planted it when she was here, it's name is "sand castle"

[Maggiemae]

What a close centred rose this is! I can imagine it having a lovely fragrance and good they you have photographed it at this time so you know each year which is the best time! fav

[Chris Cook]

It’s gorgeous

[moni kozi]

A very beautiful one too! Awesome macro shot

[Kathy A]

This is so beautiful!

[Issi Bannerman]

Beautiful it is though.

[Susan Wakely]

Beautiful.

[Valerie Chesney]

Gorgeous colour & those petals are just superb.

[narayani]

Lovely

[Beryl Lloyd]

Beautiful!

[Bucktree]

Absolutely gorgeous.

[katy]

What a beautiful rose and how special to know that your daughter bought it for you and planted it for you

[winghong_ho]

Great shot.

[Pam]

Beautiful!

[Mags]

So lovely!

[Paul J]

Very Nice!

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Beautiful colors and details.

[Kate]

Beautiful

[LManning (Laura)]

Isn't that pretty!

[Ann H. LeFevre]

My favorite color of rose- absolutely beautiful!

[Christina]

Beautiful lighting on this beautiful rose.

[Carole Sandford]

So beautiful!

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Lovely

[Heather]

A stunning close-up, Diana! Your capture of the folds and furls of the petals is super! And this is even more amazing on black! (What a wonderful gift from Katja!) Fav! p.s. Such subtle colouring too!

[Steve Chappell]

Fantastic closeup!

[Rick]

Beautiful capture.

[Diana]

@maggiemae @cdcook48 @monikozi @kjarn @jamibann @wakelys @happysnaps @narayani @beryl @dkellogg @grammyn @wh2021 @pamalama @marlboromaam @pej76 @mittens @k9photo @ljmanning @olivetreeann @christinav @carole_sandford @elisasaeter @365projectorgheatherb @swchappell @rickster549 Thanks for the great comments and favs, they are very much appreciated :-)

[Joy's Focus]

Gorgeous bloom!

[Vesna]

So beautiful!