George getting a picture of our About Face rose. July 21, 2013. (Photo by Betsy)
(Note: All pictures may be enlarged by clicking on them once or twice.)
Most of our roses are average-sized bushes — three or four feet high. But we have one rose that likes to show off every couple of years and see how high it can grow.
Betsy got the picture of me (above) trying to capture the top blossom on our About Face rose. To put this image into proper perspective, I’m 6-feet, 4-inches tall, and I’m shooting up to shoot the rose.
The picture below is the photo I was shooting while Betsy was getting her picture of me. I rather like it, even if the flag in the background is blurry. The morning light was bowing through the petals of the rose when I got this picture.
About Face blossom with the flag in the background. July 21, 2013.
Senior Moments 
August 26, 2013 at 3:46 am |
I love it! The light reflecting on the petals is awesome!
August 26, 2013 at 4:33 am |
Very artistic photo of the rose George.
August 26, 2013 at 6:29 am |
Great picture with a nice backdrop 🙂
August 26, 2013 at 6:34 am |
That is a really tall rose bush! I love both photos. Wishing you and Betsy a great day.
August 26, 2013 at 8:27 am |
i love the blurred flag and bokeh background.. makes it special. i have never seen a rose that tall. wow…
August 26, 2013 at 8:33 am |
I love this photo with the flag in the background- very pretty.
August 26, 2013 at 9:53 am |
I’ve never seen a rose this tall!! Awesome! Love the last capture, the blurry flag makes the perfect backdrop!! Have a great week, George!
August 26, 2013 at 9:59 am |
WHat a lovely rose! And so tall too.
August 26, 2013 at 10:17 am |
Perfect background—that is the way you want it. And perfect shot of the beautiful rose. That rose ‘bush’ just likes to show off. MB
August 26, 2013 at 10:43 am |
GEORGE….This is one of my favorite posts of yours! The picture is just perfect…the rose gently blowing, and the flag, blurred in the background as it SHOULD be. It does not take the focus off the rose, but we still see it back there. Oh my GOSH, I had no idea any got that big! Is this one of the selling features of this particular bush?
August 26, 2013 at 2:12 pm |
nice patriotic shot George.
August 26, 2013 at 2:39 pm |
Welcome to GREGORE!
I like both pictures. Rose has a stunning color.
It looks great on a flag background.
Regards
August 26, 2013 at 3:54 pm |
I’m glad Betsy took that first photo, to give us perspective. Your shot of the rose is just perfect. I think It’s trying to reach the top of the flagpole. 🙂
August 26, 2013 at 4:14 pm |
I truly like the photo! I also think having the flag blurry makes the rose stand out! Good photo!!!
Linda
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August 26, 2013 at 5:54 pm |
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a rose that tall, George! You sure did capture a beautiful photo of it.
August 26, 2013 at 8:47 pm |
Both pictures are wonderful. That is spectacular height this rose reaches.
August 27, 2013 at 8:20 am |
Tallest rose ever!! I love it with the flag in the background; very patriotic!
August 27, 2013 at 9:08 pm |
Nice! I like that the flag is blurred.
August 27, 2013 at 11:38 pm |
Love your shot George! The depth of field is wonderful!
September 6, 2013 at 5:21 am |
Excellent image, rose is beautiful:) Greetings
September 10, 2013 at 8:14 pm |
I love Betsy got such a nice action shot of you. And the rose is perfection against the flag.