I saw some photos of rugosa in white too. Beautiful! It’s also interesting that it is native to the eastern part of the U.S. and then Washington state. Go figure!
The rain is beautiful – so are the flowers! Lavender roses always stop me – I don’t expect a rose to be that color. There’s always a surprise! Is this prickly rose a wildflower? Where I grew up, roses always were planted by someone other than Mother Nature.
Yes, these are wild, one of about four species native to this area. They are abundant, especially along the larger streams and in the valleys. There’s a large area of them between my house and the river where they are so thick it’s impossible to walk through them. I grew up with the wild ones but my Mother always grew a variety of roses around the house too.
I agree that the raindrops do add another dimension. Raindrops and wildflowers go together! I do often use flash, but just the on-camera flash, and it seems to do fairly well.
“Sometimes an April day will suddenly bring showers
Rain to grow the flowers for her first bouquet…” ~ from “April Love”, recorded so many years ago by Pat Boone.
They are very pleasant to see here and seem to occupy areas where they are not intrusive, although sometimes it’s a task to wade through them to get to a fishing spot!
I stopped to take pictures of the first wild rose bush I saw of the season the other day. I much prefer yours sprinkled with water … these are gorgeous!
Thank you! I’m usually in luck here because I love to photograph in the rain and in spring there are many rainy days. Later in the summer when I can get into the high country I like some sunny days for landscape photos though.
These rose photos are some of the loveliest I’ve seen – I always stop to smell a wild rose – they smell so divine. Thank you for your wonderful photography
Rain drops on roses…lovely!
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Comment by Roberta — May 29, 2012 @ 12:18 am
I love the combination of rain and wildflowers, roses especially, and on days with light rain the light is wonderful for photography.
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Comment by montucky — May 29, 2012 @ 8:26 pm
Gorgeous photos – I just love the raindrops and the little pools in the petals. Well done!
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Comment by Jo Woolf — May 29, 2012 @ 2:46 am
This was a near perfect rain for flower photos, a little more than a mist.
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Comment by montucky — May 29, 2012 @ 8:27 pm
A perfect combo – roses and rain. Beautiful, lush photos.
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Comment by Teresa Evangeline — May 29, 2012 @ 5:29 am
A rainy day is perfect for bringing out the color of wildflowers. I like being out on rainy days anyway and it is so good for the flowers.
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Comment by montucky — May 29, 2012 @ 8:33 pm
The rain only makes them more beautiful!
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Comment by sandy — May 29, 2012 @ 6:08 am
Yes, the freshness of a nice rain!
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Comment by montucky — May 29, 2012 @ 8:34 pm
This rose looks very similar to Rosa rugosa, which is an old, old favorite around here. Glad you’re finally getting some rain!
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Comment by New Hampshire Gardener — May 29, 2012 @ 7:01 am
I saw some photos of rugosa in white too. Beautiful! It’s also interesting that it is native to the eastern part of the U.S. and then Washington state. Go figure!
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Comment by montucky — May 29, 2012 @ 8:37 pm
Is this a wild rose? The one we have around here is called Wood Rose, I believe. Not quite as showy (though this close up, it might be!)
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Comment by Kim — May 29, 2012 @ 7:41 am
Yes it’s wild. I think we have Wood rose here too but I can’t remember where I saw them.
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Comment by montucky — May 29, 2012 @ 8:38 pm
Such a pretty color. Glad you’re having rain!
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Comment by Homestead Ramblings — May 29, 2012 @ 8:36 am
I’m thankful for the rain although we haven’t had much volume, just light showers. Still, better than none!
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Comment by montucky — May 29, 2012 @ 8:40 pm
Raindrops on roses, sounds like a song. 😉 I love these close-ups of such pretty subjects.
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Comment by Mama's Empty Nest — May 29, 2012 @ 8:59 am
Wild roses are just about everywhere here in the valleys and they’re all so pretty and bloom for a long time too.
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Comment by montucky — May 29, 2012 @ 8:41 pm
Absolutely fantabulous photos!!!
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Comment by allbymyself09 — May 29, 2012 @ 10:51 am
Thanks Barbara! It was lucky that the conditions were just right for photographing those roses!
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Comment by montucky — May 29, 2012 @ 8:48 pm
Super photos and I love the rain drops!!!
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Comment by dhphotosite — May 29, 2012 @ 11:29 am
Thanks! I love seeing wildflowers during a light rain and go out in those conditions every chance I get.
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Comment by montucky — May 29, 2012 @ 8:51 pm
so very lovely~
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Comment by Tammie — May 29, 2012 @ 2:12 pm
Thanks Tammie. They are very beautiful flowers and grow in wonderful settings too!
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Comment by montucky — May 29, 2012 @ 8:52 pm
Hi Montucky, More for the “Print” button! Beautiful! Have a super nice Wednesday tomorrow!
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Comment by wildlifewatcher — May 29, 2012 @ 5:39 pm
Thanks! I hope you have a very good day too!
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Comment by montucky — May 29, 2012 @ 8:53 pm
The rain is beautiful – so are the flowers! Lavender roses always stop me – I don’t expect a rose to be that color. There’s always a surprise! Is this prickly rose a wildflower? Where I grew up, roses always were planted by someone other than Mother Nature.
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Comment by shoreacres — May 29, 2012 @ 6:41 pm
Yes, these are wild, one of about four species native to this area. They are abundant, especially along the larger streams and in the valleys. There’s a large area of them between my house and the river where they are so thick it’s impossible to walk through them. I grew up with the wild ones but my Mother always grew a variety of roses around the house too.
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Comment by montucky — May 29, 2012 @ 8:57 pm
LIKE, LIKE, LIKE, LIKE, LIKE!!
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Comment by zannyro — May 29, 2012 @ 8:47 pm
These little roses really show off in the rain, don’t they!
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Comment by montucky — May 29, 2012 @ 9:03 pm
Beautifully!
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Comment by zannyro — May 29, 2012 @ 9:14 pm
Lovely pictures Terry. The raindrops add a whole different dimension. Do you use a flash to light your subjects?
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Comment by Finn Holding — May 30, 2012 @ 3:33 pm
I agree that the raindrops do add another dimension. Raindrops and wildflowers go together! I do often use flash, but just the on-camera flash, and it seems to do fairly well.
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Comment by montucky — May 30, 2012 @ 10:33 pm
I have a friend who swears lavender roses have the strongest scent. Do these? So pretty with the raindrops, now you just need the whiskers on kittens.
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Comment by Candace — May 30, 2012 @ 9:17 pm
Very light scent on these, much less than on domestic roses. One of my favorite things and one of my favorite songs!
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Comment by montucky — May 30, 2012 @ 10:39 pm
There’s something about water drops on blooms that look wonderful- great photos!
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Comment by Watching Seasons — May 31, 2012 @ 5:41 pm
“Sometimes an April day will suddenly bring showers
Rain to grow the flowers for her first bouquet…” ~ from “April Love”, recorded so many years ago by Pat Boone.
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Comment by montucky — May 31, 2012 @ 9:02 pm
Oh, so pretty! Nice to the good kind of wild rose–not the vicious and invasive ones we have been working so hard to get rid of!
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Comment by kateri — June 1, 2012 @ 12:01 am
They are very pleasant to see here and seem to occupy areas where they are not intrusive, although sometimes it’s a task to wade through them to get to a fishing spot!
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Comment by montucky — June 1, 2012 @ 8:32 am
How to praise Your fantastic photos, because they all are extremely beautiful and my favorite photo is the last one.
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Comment by Sartenada — June 1, 2012 @ 2:45 am
I’m often captivated by nature’s display of flowers. There is just so much beauty to be seen and photographed!
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Comment by montucky — June 1, 2012 @ 8:36 am
WOW! Absolutely stunning! The roses are beautiful but the water droplets add so much more drama and color I think! Great work! (as usual!!!)
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Comment by bayphotosbydonna — June 1, 2012 @ 8:53 am
It’s usually worthwhile to wander around when it is lightly raining. I’m glad I encountered the roses.
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Comment by montucky — June 1, 2012 @ 10:13 pm
Breathtaking gorgeous! I especially like the 2nd and 3rd photos. There is just something about raindrops on flowers.
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Comment by Anna Surface — June 1, 2012 @ 7:57 pm
There sure is. I think it’s a subtle symbolism of the purity of the rain and the purity of the flower.
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Comment by montucky — June 1, 2012 @ 10:15 pm
I stopped to take pictures of the first wild rose bush I saw of the season the other day. I much prefer yours sprinkled with water … these are gorgeous!
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Comment by bearyweather — June 2, 2012 @ 4:16 am
I always have to get a few shots of the first rose of the season too. Then many more as the bloom spreads all over.
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Comment by montucky — June 2, 2012 @ 10:07 pm
Your photography is stunning. I especially love the raindrop photos.
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Comment by Neita — June 2, 2012 @ 4:27 am
Thank you! I’m usually in luck here because I love to photograph in the rain and in spring there are many rainy days. Later in the summer when I can get into the high country I like some sunny days for landscape photos though.
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Comment by montucky — June 2, 2012 @ 10:10 pm
Beautiful captures, the raindrops makes the flowers even more beautiful !
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Comment by Inspired and pretty — June 2, 2012 @ 9:30 am
Thanks! I like the little rain drops too. These were taken during a nice light rain.
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Comment by montucky — June 2, 2012 @ 10:12 pm
These rose photos are some of the loveliest I’ve seen – I always stop to smell a wild rose – they smell so divine. Thank you for your wonderful photography
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Comment by Julie — June 2, 2012 @ 5:42 pm
Thanks Julie! I also like to smell the roses, and there are lots of them in this area, fortunately.
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Comment by montucky — June 2, 2012 @ 10:14 pm
gorgeous flowers, love the colors & raindrops! =)
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Comment by Tricia — June 6, 2012 @ 8:12 am
I always love it when the wild roses start to bloom!
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Comment by montucky — June 6, 2012 @ 10:05 pm