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Friday, October 03, 2008

a rose for today

Here is a series of pictures of one Rose.....One very beautiful Rose, from many different angles...... This Rose was a part of another beautiful arrangement by that great 'Artist of Flowers', Van, who's shop, The Conservatory is right down the hill from me...... Here above you can see a larger portion of the flowers surrounding that particular Rose....Van always uses such interesting flowers in such beautiful combinations.......The flowers are always truly 'fresh', as if he had been to the Flower Mart that morning.....and the Roses, in particular...Always perfection! And then, my very favorite of these closer looks..... I love this picture....! The petals are so incredibly beautiful.....The color of this particular Rose was striking in every way....Yes, it was Orange, but it had so much subtlety of color in, too....I thought it was an incredibly stunning Rose...... The way the petals fell in such an artful way....I've said this before, many times....You Cannot Beat Nature's Artistry.......And I must stay with Nature...For Balance, For Beauty, and For My Sanity....!



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30 comments:

  1. AnonymousFriday, October 3, 2008 at 1:48:00 AM PDT

    Such a beautiful flower. I mean, honestly, it almost has a quality about it that makes me just want to take a bite.

    Very, very nice photos.

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  2. ScarletFriday, October 3, 2008 at 3:35:00 AM PDT

    I don't think I've seen a rose this color before; it's beautiful, like the inside of a mango in one of the photos. I love how much clarity you get from these close ups. I always tell you, but your close ups shots are amazing, Naomi! Thanks for brightening up my Friday. ;)

    Have a wonderful weekend in the hills!

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  3. AnonymousFriday, October 3, 2008 at 3:47:00 AM PDT

    Beautiful roses Naomi and you've captured them so well. Nice to see them in 'autumn' colours too.
    I really do agree with you: One Cannot Beat Nature's Artistry!

    Wishing you a lovely end to your week :-)

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  4. DesLilyFriday, October 3, 2008 at 4:21:00 AM PDT

    gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!

    I keep meaning to ask, what camera do you have?

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  5. AnonymousFriday, October 3, 2008 at 6:03:00 AM PDT

    Thanks for the morning pick-me-up. I'm glad you posted these photos, although it would appear you did so way, way past your bedtime.

    :)

    Cheers.

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  6. kenjuFriday, October 3, 2008 at 6:32:00 AM PDT

    That color is one of my favorites. The roses have a deep plum color on the outer edges of the outer petals and the combination is exquisite. Your closeups are phenomenal!

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  7. Lucy SternFriday, October 3, 2008 at 6:49:00 AM PDT

    That is one beautiful rose. What the perfect color for October, the color of fall.

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  8. awarenessFriday, October 3, 2008 at 9:24:00 AM PDT

    they look good enough to eat! I love the softness of the petals in your photos Naomi. Brilliant photos.....

    Roses are forbidden innocence.... I don't have a clue what that means, but i like the thought. :)

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  9. sonia a. mascaroFriday, October 3, 2008 at 11:40:00 AM PDT

    Wonderful rose, Naomi! And what a gorgeous color! I almost can smell it's parfume! Roses are a lovely image for today!
    A big hug to you!

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  10. ConstanceFriday, October 3, 2008 at 3:09:00 PM PDT

    Naomi,
    What an exqusite rose - you make flowers look even more incredible than nature does on its own !

    Hope you are doing well, and enjoying the cooling weather somewhat. It may even rain a bit tomorrow !

    My parents and I are going to LaCachette tomorrow night for dinner to celebrate her 83rd birthday - look for the restaurant review :)

    (Hugs)

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  11. LydiaFriday, October 3, 2008 at 3:17:00 PM PDT

    What miracle of majestic beauty lies in the heart of a simple flower. Thank you.

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  12. TorAaFriday, October 3, 2008 at 4:10:00 PM PDT

    Who else but you can present the beauty of flowers like you?
    I'm impressed

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  13. MelodyFriday, October 3, 2008 at 5:40:00 PM PDT

    That rose does not look real. What a beautiful colour it is too.

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  14. Diane J StandifordFriday, October 3, 2008 at 10:54:00 PM PDT

    When I first met my partner of 29yrs, I wanted to give her red roses,all the small town had was 12 yellow and orange roses. So now every year we seek out orange roses (yellow is easier)...yours are perfection.

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  15. ShammickiteSaturday, October 4, 2008 at 6:34:00 AM PDT

    Stunning! So orange, so bright and pastel at the same time, if that's possible. Absolutely gorgeous!

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  16. DianneSaturday, October 4, 2008 at 11:29:00 AM PDT

    you absolutely can't beat nature's artistry but you can share it in such lovely ways - as you do

    that particular orange always makes me think of sherbet. sweet yet crisp and as you said, very fresh.

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  17. RachelSaturday, October 4, 2008 at 1:35:00 PM PDT

    Wow, what a truly beautiful color!! I love that rose!! Awesome pictures Naomi!!

    Hope you are doing well dear lady!!

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  18. ChickieSaturday, October 4, 2008 at 6:04:00 PM PDT

    That color is beautiful! When I buy roses, I always pick ones that are some color other than red.

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  19. debraSaturday, October 4, 2008 at 6:39:00 PM PDT

    What a beautiful rose! I love the color. Thanks for posting it.

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  20. AnonymousSaturday, October 4, 2008 at 6:56:00 PM PDT

    I am not sure if it's the rose that's so unique, or your photography that brings out it's beauty. Regardless, those are the most beautiful pictures of a rose I think I've ever seen.

    USC is winning!!!! w00 h00!

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  21. Nikki - Notes of LifeSunday, October 5, 2008 at 12:15:00 PM PDT

    Very beautiful, I love the colour :) I love roses.

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  22. Teena in TorontoSunday, October 5, 2008 at 4:34:00 PM PDT

    What a lovely colour!

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  23. ShiongeSunday, October 5, 2008 at 6:04:00 PM PDT

    The way you position your camera just bring out the shines of the rose - lovely and nice :D

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  24. Jammie J.Sunday, October 5, 2008 at 6:23:00 PM PDT

    I love your roses -- you capture them so perfectly! :)

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  25. Piper JacquelynSunday, October 5, 2008 at 8:19:00 PM PDT

    beautiful photos!! i love flowers - up close they are so interesting and amazing. i don't think that i've ever seen one so perfect and ORANGE!

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  26. PatMonday, October 6, 2008 at 1:29:00 AM PDT

    That peachy yellowish amber is a heavenly colour. Such a beautiful rose.

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  27. Jamie DawnMonday, October 6, 2008 at 4:01:00 PM PDT

    I could get lost in the soft beauty of that rose.
    Wonderful images, Naomi.

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  28. DeanaTuesday, October 7, 2008 at 11:28:00 AM PDT

    I love the way you see things so artistically and compositionally, if that is a word! You don't go for just that record shot, just a mere snapshot, you always go for the grace and beauty in the lines that define the flower itself and I love that about you.

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  29. AnonymousTuesday, October 7, 2008 at 4:15:00 PM PDT

    OOOH I love inhaling orange. My eyes popped.

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  30. ShephardWednesday, October 29, 2008 at 11:12:00 AM PDT

    Gorgeous orange roses. I love them. It may be my favorite color of rose, I think. :) His flowers at the wedding were absolutely beautiful. He did such a lovely job.
    ~S

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