Rose 6 (15) Simplicity

Gallery: FloraPosted February 10, 20101,220 views23 comments

Rose... Simplicity Floribunda

This is my 500th post on NPN which I never thought possible or even dreamed of when I signed here. This outlet has been a stable for me preserving my sanity (whatever sane is), keeping my mind and creative 'juices' flowing by observing and participating. I hope there may be 500 more in the years to come. Thanks, Larry

5DII 180mm macro

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23 comments

Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on February 10, 2010 at 4:10 PM

Gorgeous, Larry. No nits, and keep'em coming!

Registered on July 24, 2006, 2741 Posts, 12349 Comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on February 10, 2010 at 5:16 PM

Larry, Congrats on a milestone!
Many, many very beautiful shots from you - and this is another.
Great detail here and the subtle BG and muted leaves is perfect.
Sandy r

Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments

Comment posted by Kathy Odiorne on February 10, 2010 at 5:43 PM

This is lovely, Larry. Perfect DOF. Congrats on your 500th post, and hope for many more to come. I agree, photography (and music) help keep me sane, too

Registered on November 1, 2003, 211 Posts, 1471 Comments

Comment posted by Pat Sampson on February 10, 2010 at 8:10 PM

Superb work Larry. Striking composition and the processing is as good as it gets for my tastes.

Pat

Registered on May 19, 2007, 953 Posts, 15989 Comments

Comment posted by Morris McClung on February 10, 2010 at 11:54 PM

I can only hope I can see all 500! "Rosemaster".

Registered on May 7, 2007, 670 Posts, 19650 Comments

Comment posted by Nathan Buck on February 11, 2010 at 12:50 AM

Congrats on the 500th post Larry, and nearly 10,000 comments! Way to go! I like this. Nice inclusion of the buds and nice color. Good shot.

Nathan

Registered on November 1, 2003, 1101 Posts, 13589 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Fach on February 11, 2010 at 12:02 PM

Larry: Congrats on the milestone and it's fitting that it's a rose. Your rose images have set the standard here and this one is no exception. I especially like the buds as complementary elements. 2+ thumbs up! >=))>

Registered on November 1, 2003, 1805 Posts, 26981 Comments

Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on February 11, 2010 at 1:37 PM

Congratulations on your 500th post, Larry, and another perfect rose, besides! I've run out of superlatives for your rose images. Just know that I love almost every single one, and this is a fine example of why!

Registered on August 16, 2006, 603 Posts, 9192 Comments

Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on February 11, 2010 at 4:11 PM

Fantastic capture and presentation Larry. Congrats on all the wonderful contributions you have made, and will make. Great job.
Bob

Registered on October 27, 2005, 289 Posts, 4202 Comments

Comment posted by Ken Smith on February 11, 2010 at 10:01 PM

Nice presentation...the large version really shows pleasing-to-view details. Great stage of an opening blossom.

Congrats on both postings and the many comments.

Registered on September 5, 2008, 449 Posts, 2444 Comments

Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on February 12, 2010 at 7:40 AM

Wonderful dof, Larry - the leaves seem to swim around the flower and buds, which are captured perfectly.

Registered on May 18, 2007, 1108 Posts, 7647 Comments

Comment posted by Ellen deBoer on February 13, 2010 at 7:34 AM

Congrats with your 500th post, Larry! And it is another great one! A beautiful portrait of a rose with his buds.

Registered on March 16, 2006, 419 Posts, 2076 Comments

Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on February 13, 2010 at 5:10 PM

A beautiful queen with two damsels. The color is splendid Larry.
Cheers.

Registered on February 3, 2007, 827 Posts, 5052 Comments

Comment posted by Pat Sampson on February 15, 2010 at 5:47 PM

Larry,

Congratulations on the 500th and the EP for the week. Your images are without exception in my experience a pleasure to view.

Pat

Registered on May 19, 2007, 953 Posts, 15989 Comments

Comment posted by David Cobb on February 15, 2010 at 10:52 PM

You couldn't ask for a better 500th post Larry, you're the Hank Aaron of posting I guess.

Congrats on the EP, and I look forward to 500 more!

David M. Cobb

Registered on December 14, 2007, 312 Posts, 3243 Comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on February 16, 2010 at 12:08 AM

Congrats on the lovely EP!
Sandy r

Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments

Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on February 16, 2010 at 3:54 AM

Many congratulations on the EP, Larry !! I always enjoy the wonderful light in your images - may you long keep them coming !

Registered on May 18, 2007, 1108 Posts, 7647 Comments

Comment posted by Christine Adams on February 16, 2010 at 6:30 AM

That surely is a milestone for here Larry! Your title aptly suits the image too. Congrats on your WP!

Registered on January 24, 2006, 119 Posts, 1871 Comments

Comment posted by Herb Sennet on February 16, 2010 at 11:38 AM

Larry, congrats with your natural beauty of your 500th post and congrats with the EP!

Registered on September 20, 2009, 87 Posts, 106 Comments

Comment posted by Albert Darmo on February 16, 2010 at 9:35 PM

Hi Larry

Beautiful work on this splendid rose. it really can not get better

Wholehearted congratulations on your 500th post

Hopefully you are on the road to achieve your next 500 posts. At good start is your EP on this superb rose. congrats again.

Albert Darmo Canada

Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments

Comment posted by Wayne Willison on February 18, 2010 at 11:38 AM

Very well done image. Congrats all around.

Registered on April 10, 2009, 292 Posts, 3967 Comments

Comment posted by Laura Stafford on February 19, 2010 at 1:06 PM

Beautiful, stunning and gorgeous. Congratulations on your 500th post. It is photographs like this that inspire me.

Laura Stafford

Registered on November 3, 2009, 52 Posts, 375 Comments

Comment posted by Angela Classen on February 25, 2010 at 5:37 PM

Beautiful, elegant presentation. Congrats on your 500th post, and thank you for your thoughtful comments on my work and that of others. Also congrats on the EP!!

Registered on June 13, 2007, 434 Posts, 2742 Comments