Valentine Rose

I had to do a rose since we still have some beautiful red roses in the garden. I put on a bracelet of rubies that I got given about 35 years ago by John to incorporate the love to be celebrated today!

[Kerri]

Beautiful rose

[Simply Amanda]

Lovely shot. Love the softness of your focus!

[Rick Schies]

How nice, and it's a beautiful bracelet. Ruby is my birthstone.

[Sharon Lee]

Beautifully done...

[Cathy]

Beautiful shot to celebrate the day

[Glendq]

how exquisite

[Mary Downing Hahn]

Lovely -- like soft rich red velvet. The sharp edges of the bracelet are a perfect contrast to the soft petals.

[bardejov]

Ooh! This is very romantic. Great shot.

[Tony]

Beautiful velvet rose and sparkling jewels.

[Jan K]

That's beautiful, Maggiemae - the rose, the bracelet and the sentiment. I hope you and your dear hubby have a sweet valentines day.

[Kimberly Balychev]

Oh what a wonderful celebration of your love :) And I must say what stunning roses you have! :) Gorgeous! Happy Heart day my darling :)

[bkb in the city]

neat idea Maggie

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Beautiful!

[Yvonne]

I envy you your red roses in the garden. Such a gorgeous rose. And how wonderful to have your beautiful bracelet in the shot. Hope you have a wonderful Valentine's Day, Maggiemae.

[Harry J Benson]

beautiful, nicely presented

[Maggiemae]

@yonnie Thankyou Yvonne - you might like this quote: "The beauty we love is silent. It smiles softly to itself, but never speaks" I thought it goes with this rose!

[Maggiemae]

@kbalychev Thanks Kimberly - you are a great friend - I thought this appropriate for Valentines Day " don't understand why Cupid was chosen to represent Valentine's Day. When I think about romance, the last thing on my mind is a short, chubby toddler coming at me with a weapon.
lol!

[Maggiemae]

@catwoman2 You are so good with words - as usual Mary! You picked out what I liked in this composition!

[Ruth Moucharafieh]

Very elegant!!! love the focus and the warmth of the background.

[Kimberly Balychev]

@maggiemae Bahahahahah perfectly said my dear! And I couldn't agree with you more ;) hugs :)

[Deb]

A perfect rose to celebrate Valentines Day, and the bracelet is beautiful!

[Laura Thornton]

It's a lovely ode to Valentine's Day, but don't depress me...

[Maggiemae]

@ptowncook I was thinking today how many people I know and wonder if they have a Valentine! I would have to say - only 30% ! You are a wonderful photographer, Laura!

[Laura Thornton]

@maggiemae You are too kind, but thank you Maggie.

[Nelly]

oh lovely shot, my favorite birthstone ruby! Happy Heart's day!

[seasnappi]

beautiful!

[Julian]

Excellent image - one with a message.

[Mags ッ]

lovely!

[Veronica McDonnell]

Very rich photo! Lovely.

[Bep]

Lovely romantic shot, Maggie!

[Audrey]

Perfect! So romantic x

[Adoria]

I love the beauty and the softness. Very nice.

[Gillian]

Love the sentiment here!

[Kathryn Marshall]

Pretty shot. Sweet to add bling to the rose. Definitely romantic.

[☠northy]

how lovely! great vibrant colour in this shot :)

[Vee]

Awww...what a lovely tribute! :)

[Terry]

what a nice touch

[jerry plume]

This is beautiful! I love that red!

[Tracy]

Beautiful :D I love the rubies.

[Lisa Pouncy]

I love the combination of the bracelet with the rose. Beautiful red shot xx

[Corinne]

good idea, flowers and jewels are the girl's best friends !

[Maggiemae]

@cocobella The biggest challenge was getting a sparkle from those jewels, Corinne!

[Corinne]

@maggiemae and you did it very well :) bravo !!

[Michelle]

Awwww that is so lovely x

[Rach_who]

Lovely

[Caryn]

Beautiful focus!

[Anatoly]

Nice Valentine Day's composition! This holidays becomes more and more popular in Russia, too. Especially among young people.