I’m sharing this gallery of English roses in shades of orange and apricot in response to the weekly photo challenge: orange. The roses featured are Continue reading “Gallery of orange English roses”
Gallery of orange English roses
Weekly Photo Challenge: shadowed
I immediately thought of English roses when I saw the subject for the Weekly Photo Challenge was ‘shadowed’, and set off to browse through my photo library to find some I could share. Continue reading “Weekly Photo Challenge: shadowed”
English rose gallery: Rosa ‘A Shropshire Lad’
Another mystery rose
This is another mystery shrub rose from my photo library. It’s tough as well as beautiful: it was flourishing with little or no care in a cemetery in Mississippi.
If anyone can identify it, please leave a comment!
Mystery rose: Buff Beauty
It’s a real pleasure for me when one of my favourite mystery roses is identified. These are ones I have visited and photographed, perhaps several times, but haven’t yet managed to put a name to.
These pictures were taken in a cemetery in Mississippi where hundreds of shrub roses are planted. Many of them don’t just survive, but flower prolifically, despite receiving little or no care. Continue reading “Mystery rose: Buff Beauty”
English rose garden with Rosa ‘Lady of Shalott’
Tips for photographing roses 4: choose your subject wisely
Rose blooms are variable. When taking pictures, take the time to search out the flower you like most, or try photographing several. If you would have expected all the roses on a single plant to be exactly the same, you’re in for a surprise. Continue reading “Tips for photographing roses 4: choose your subject wisely”
Susan Rushton 