Roses sans flowers

[Ysarex121 115]

Yesterday working in the garden we finished chopping up all the rose cuttings from the pruning that was done earlier. The bushes have already begun leafing out nicely. I really like the way the leaves start out red and change to green as they mature.

Joe

 

[Mully]

I like the tones of the new leaves ...burn in the background to give a little more drama.

 

[Derrel]

Yeah, a nice vision moment you spotted there. It's true..they start out red, then change to green!!! 10 years ago, in February of 2003, I took a shot of a rose outside in the back yard...it was a beautiful red coloration...the rose variety is named Cecilly Brunner (I think I am spelling that correctly). It was a climbing variety, and had loads of beautiful,small,pink blooms peaking the first half of June.

I have always enjoyed roses. They're a very popular photographic subject.

DSC_0873_D1RAW_5.6MacroMode.JPG photo - Derrel photos at pbase.com

 

[dudley_53]

I prefer the original actually. I see your point though.

 

[Ysarex121 115]

Thanks. That's a lovely shot you got there.

They're a lot of work and those thorns -- ouch! But the flowers can be incredible. My wife has seven varieties in the garden this season.

Joe