Last Climbing Rose

Gallery: FloraPosted March 4, 201093 views11 comments

Nikon D300,Nikkor 17-55 @55mm. F/2.8, 1/800, ISO 250.

These were my last climbing roses before the winter frost. This specimen is called "john cabot", and can endure harsh canadian winters. The leaves are a bit frayed but still retain a certain elegance. Comments appreciated.

Comments

11 comments

Comment posted by Alexander Vasiljev on March 4, 2010 at 9:33 PM

Great image with a character and it feels a bit nostalgic. I also like the colors and tint on the warmer side. If I may suggest to crop it closer to the leaves to fill the frame, but keep the curve of the branch, and slightly turn clockwise.

Best,

Registered on February 20, 2009, 35 Posts, 64 Comments

Comment posted by Carol Hyman on March 4, 2010 at 11:16 PM

Poor bedraggled roses and leaves, Albert but a beautiful job photographing them. I'd be tempted to call the image "Faded Elegance."
Nice job.
Carol

Registered on January 18, 2007, 597 Posts, 8062 Comments

Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on March 5, 2010 at 12:05 AM

The cluster of flowers is wonderful, Albert! The light there is wonderful. Not so enamored with the background, though. Overall I like the concept.

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Comment posted by István Molnár on March 5, 2010 at 1:11 AM

Hi Albert!
Nice composition and colors.Good work.I like the neutral BG.
István
Hungary
Ps.:Köszönöm a Magyar üdvözletet.

Registered on January 7, 2010, 114 Posts, 704 Comments

Comment posted by Ned Fenimore on March 5, 2010 at 5:57 AM

Wonderful take, and nostalgic really hits the nail on the head when it comes to describing the mood.. very pleasing image..

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on March 5, 2010 at 7:23 AM

Very beautiful image, Albert ! I love the moody sepia tones which predominate yet allow the other colours to come through. The flowers are superbly captured.

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

Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on March 6, 2010 at 5:51 AM

Albert:
This rose is definitely past its prime but not out. Nicely captured.

Registered on September 1, 2009, 588 Posts, 8184 Comments

Comment posted by Pat Sampson on March 6, 2010 at 10:53 AM

love the subject and the dof decision Albert. Lots of interest and character to this. I like it very much.

Pat

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

Comment posted by Morris McClung on March 6, 2010 at 12:59 PM

Elegance is just what comes to mind. I really like how the curving stem brings the eye to the flowers. Very nicely done!

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

Comment posted by Bill Fach on March 6, 2010 at 1:03 PM

Albert: Wonderful find and comp and a superbly complementary BG. Really good shot. >=))>

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Comment posted by Larry Lynch on March 10, 2010 at 10:54 AM

A fine capture and presentation. Wonderful color in the bg and thoughout. Beautiful mood and presentation.

Registered on September 16, 2006, 773 Posts, 9940 Comments