shell-like
I like the
shell like
rose petals
overlapped
as if holding
protecting
sheltering a precious jewel
or home to a hidden creature
like a shell plays host
is a house
for a crustacean
a beautiful rose
transformed before my eyes
petals morph from soft to hard
from opening and displaying
to hiding and holding
a shell-like shelter
better when viewed large
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poupoune
Wonderful Jan, simply wonderful!!
Jan Stead JEMp... replied
Wow! I am blown away by your enthusiasm and wonderful words and can’t thank you enough sweetie.
You always say the kindest things about my work.
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jell
could be porcelain wonderful
Jan Stead JEMp... replied
oooh! I hadn’t thought of that, but you’re right. Looking at it now it also reminds me of the china painting my mum used to do. Hmmm…you have opened my eyes to see more in this pic than I knew was there.
Thank you so much Jell for your wonderful comment. I really appreciate it.
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RoxyLust
such wonderful work xx
Jan Stead JEMp... replied
thank you for your wonderful comment Roxy. I really value your kind words…always! xx
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C J Lewis
Beautiful Jan :)
Jan Stead JEMp... replied
CJ…thanks heaps. I’m so glad you like it as I truly value your judgment and opinion, being the wonderfully outstanding artist you are.
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Enivea
Superb pic and writing Jan! You’ve captured the essence beautifully.
Jan Stead JEMp... replied
Enivea, thank you so much for your effusive comments. So often the enthusiasm and over the top praise you give me overwhelms.
Though I loved this I was none too sure that it was good enough to put on RB.
So your affirmation means the world.
Thank you my friend.
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SharonD
Love this Jan. Simply gorgeous.
Jan Stead JEMp... replied
Hi Sharon. Thank you so much my friend. It’s always rewarding when a shot works unexpectedly well and even more so when such brilliant photographers as yourself think it’s good too!
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RoxyLust
aws hugs xxxxx
Jan Stead JEMp... replied
lol! thank you and you’re welcome.
J…...xxx
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Bev Woodman
So So beautiful. The colours are so delicate and the poem compliments the beauty of this rose.
Jan Stead JEMp... replied
Bev I’m sooo sorry…I don’t think I replied to your comment from ages ago!
Thank you my friend for your kind, detailed comment and lovely words.
It is really amazing when photos come out better than you could ever have imagined, isn’t it?
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eXposure
superb detailed capture.
lovely colors!
Jan Stead JEMp... replied
Thank you so very much for your thoughtful and encouraging compliment!!!
ktowers
lovely colours , v pretty capture
Jan Stead JEMp... replied
Kate, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I’m glad you like it.
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Nanagahma
Wonderful photo of this beautiful rose. The background color compliments it so nicely.
Jan Stead JEMp... replied
Thank you so very much. I am humbled by your lovely, detailed and thoughtful comment.
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Globalphotos
Soft and so beautiful , lovely shot :)
Jan Stead JEMp... replied
Hank you my friend. Coming from such a brilliant professional as yourself, I take your comments to heart. So your words here mean a lot.
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