My Blue Rose in it natural colours

Last week I posted a high 'post processed' blue rose...

http://365project.org/phil_howcroft/365/2011-05-09

This is the same rose bush (different flower) in it's natural colours. A peachy orange ?

We had some rain late afternoon , so you can see some water droplets in the image.

SOOC but cropped closer to remove unwanted edges

[Ginger Sanders]

Very lovely.

[andy c]

nice capture with the droplets

[Jennifer]

This is gorgeous Phil! The color and detail are great! I love how you captured the drops of water!

[Kerri]

Beautiful composition

[Tashy]

Another gorgeous flower shot Phil :o)

[Juliette Packham]

wonderfully captured, love the soft colour and the droplets of water - great composition

[Jennifer C]

Great that you love flowers so much, you photograph them so well

[Phil Howcroft]

@gingersanders Thank you very much Ginger

[Phil Howcroft]

@jenrobcarr Jennifer thank you for your very kind words, I had never really done any macro shots until I started my 365

[Phil Howcroft]

@sparkle Thanks Juliette, some people will spray there roses with water to achieve an early morning dew effect, but these are genuine raindrops :)

[Phil Howcroft]

@tashy Cheers Tashy, I think I've gone for an easy option with flower shots over the last couple of weeks

[Phil Howcroft]

@kerristephens Kerri you are very kind with your words of encouragement

[Phil Howcroft]

@andycoleborn cheers Andy, I've quite got into macros over the last few weeks

[Phil Howcroft]

@jenlyn999 Thanks Jennifer, it was hand held so I am quite pleased with the results

[Cheryllee]

Gorgeous!

[Frances Chaloner]

Oh my goodness I swear I can smell it - that is a wonderful shot!

[Constance Brinkley]

Beautiful. Love this color and nice capture with the droplets.

[Phil Howcroft]

@meadow Cheryllee, thank you for commenting and I am pleased you like the rose

[Phil Howcroft]

@whippeteer Thanks Frances, glad the little peach rose meets with your approval

[Phil Howcroft]

@seattle Thank you Constance, the droplets are a nice little bonus with the image

[Allison Williams]

Gotta admit, I like the natural luck better. Very lovely, especially with the drops of water. BTW, I have never peeled a grape in my life! ; )

[Judith Greenwood]

Oh blimey - that's gorgeous Phil!

[Phil Howcroft]

@allie912 Allison, thank you for your comments and I agree the peachy / orange is much better...as for peeling a grape ...is that a 'English / American language thing'...i assumed you meant you peeled the skin off to eat them :)

[Phil Howcroft]

@judithg thank you Judith, I set my camera settings to 'macro zoom' and let it do all the work

[Rona]

Beautiful! I'm a sucker for macro shots, especially flowers!

[Sue Wilde]

Beautiful...love those droplets and the way you've kept everything in focus. A truly lovely rose.