This rose captivated me as I searched through my slide collection on Sunday morning. I lost myself in the beauty, the color and the forms of this lovely pink rose. I had no choice in the matter.
Like Alice in Wonderland, I was drawn within and whirled round and round. I had no choice. And you won’t either.
Yes. That’s it. Step a little closer. You can’t resist the sheer magnetism of my beauty. You have no choice.
Come closer still and inhale my intoxicating aroma.
Fall within and explore the delicacy of my petals, grow drunk on the sheer pinkness of me. Now I have you — forever mine.
Much as I love black and white photography, I’m not immune to the wondrous colors of nature. This beauty, this pink rose, celebrates color, form, texture. I had no choice in the matter. The sheer emotion of this rose pulled me into her embrace. I hope you enjoy this epiphany of nature as much as I have.
Be sure to visit Lisa’s Chaos for more Macro Monday links and photos. Thank you Lisa. Thank you for giving us this opportunity to share.
PS — This post marks a milestone for me. It’s number 100. Thanks to all who come to visit, share and comment.
I’m loss in it too……..simply love these!
I love your set of pink photos! The close ups are wonderful – the veins of the petals, all the details, are so sharp and crisp! I feel as though I can practically smell it’s fragrance.
Congratulations on your 100th post!
Oh! These are simply gorgeous!!! I love roses!! These are some amazing shots!
Gorgeous and so romantic. A really giant one. Thanks for stopping by. Have a great week.
a perfect bloom.. the texture seems almost like silk
Beautiful shot, love the detail you have shown in it. Great one to start the morning with
Amazing macro! I love the way how you brought us closer and closer to the rose. Its amazing how the petals of the rose folded in such a way that I believe there will be no two roses that have petals that fold in the same way.
The colors are as intoxicating as the smell I’m sure!
Beautiful! I could see three of these side by side in a frame and it would be awesome. Nice work! Congrats on the 100th post!
ahhh! the blinding charisma of a rose! can’t blamed you if it overpowers your senses, it does the same thing to me now….
exquisite!
What a delicate pink rose, wonderful macro.
You brought me so close that I can inhale the sweet scent.
I’m delighted that you dropped by Small Reflections and enjoyed my kitty mosaics enough to leave a comment with a link back here. Your pink rose is absolutely gorgeous and your photographs are easy to get lost in as well. I love roses and share them often myself … just because. Your monochrome photos are amazing as well. I hope to learn more about shooting in black and white and appreciate you sharing your process.
Hugs and blessings,
So you made 100 posts – good!
I have something special made for you here,
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I know it is only recently we meet but I would love to give it to you.
You will find on my blog why.
Keep on posting!
Maria Berg, Sweden
Thank you Maria. I am honored and humbled. Thank you.
Great photography and writing.
My favourite shot is the second one from top – it is so revealing.
Have a good week!
That is a beautiful rose!
Comment posted too soon! I was going to say, and a beautiful photo, too!
Absolutely beautiful….It is easy to see why your happy in your creative world
Hi Olivia,
Thanks for stopping in to say hello. Yes, I am very happy in my creative world. I’m so glad I have more time for my photography now. I love both — photography and writing. Notice that I put photography first. I like to combine the two. It’s way more fun.
What a beautiful rose! Such gorgeous colors and textures! Reminds me a bit of my Peach of a Rose that I posted awhile back.
Love the colors of the rose, really nice texture too
First off, congrats on your 100th post. A milestone, to be sure. And the rose is a specimen of perfection. I get lost in them, too.
Beautiful photographs – I love the colour and the detail in the petals. Very nice!
Dave