Macro Friday


This yellow rose in my garden was already spent, but I decided to photograph it anyway.  
Just when you think the beauty of a flower is gone, 
take a second look. 

I'm linking over to Blogging from Bolivia
for Macro Friday.
If you have a chance, you should go check out all of the beautiful macro entries!





Hope everyone has a lovely Labor Day weekend!

Becca

Comments

Mommy2Four said…
Very nice....I like the feel to this one~!
September 3, 2010 at 2:17 PM
Betty Jo said…
I love photographing flowers that aren't perfect any longer, and leaves that are nearly dead. They seem to have so much character at those stages. Your photo is awesome! Awesome blog too and I'll sign up as a follower.
September 3, 2010 at 2:23 PM
Discovery School at First Baptist Heath said…
Totally love this.. Every thing is a thing of beauty.. All are worth a second look!
September 3, 2010 at 3:15 PM
A Garden of Threads said…
A stunning photo, done in black and white shows the detail of the center of the rose. Have a great weekend.
September 3, 2010 at 4:56 PM
carlotta cisternas said…
This is stunning! So pretty.
September 3, 2010 at 4:56 PM
lilylovekin said…
I agree with Betty Jo. I love that your photo is in black and white. I hope you have a great holiday week-end.
September 3, 2010 at 5:36 PM
Nicole said…
Wow! I love your capture! Beautiful!
September 3, 2010 at 5:53 PM
Lisa Gordon said…
This is just such a gorgeous shot!
September 3, 2010 at 7:23 PM
Ashley Sisk said…
What a beautiful shot - I love it in black and white. Have a great weekend.
September 3, 2010 at 8:21 PM
Justine said…
this is a beautiful capture and especially so in black and white, lovely
September 3, 2010 at 11:33 PM
Caterina Giglio said…
what a gorgeous shot and I love your Golden hour below!
September 4, 2010 at 6:19 AM
Gilding Lilies said…
What a beautiful shot. This is my first time to your blog, but I'll be back, it's lovely.
September 5, 2010 at 8:44 AM
Anonymous said…
beautiful !
hugs June x
September 6, 2010 at 5:33 AM
Unknown said…
Oh so pretty! Love it!
September 7, 2010 at 7:34 PM
Laura said…
Gorgeous! Black & white worked really well for this shot... it looks so delicate and beautiful!
September 9, 2010 at 8:25 AM
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