Especially For You

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Especially For You

Just to show, I do occasionally shoot a few floral macros as well as the scenic compositions that I tend to favour.

This is a new rose in my garden this year and as the title says, it’s name is Especially For You, I hope you enjoy my rare venture into the floral world and if you do, just remember that it’s especially for you.

Nikon D100
Tamron SP90 ! : ! macro lens
AP F16, 1/80sec

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Especially For You by rodsfotos
  • kalaryder

    kalaryder

    Beautifully deep tones

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Kala,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Larry Davis

    Larry Davis

    Nice one Rod.
    I love the way the colours seem to wash into each other.
    ( but I still miss Cornwall )

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thanks so much Larry, Cornwall is coming my friend, just had to post a floral macro for a few folks that had asked,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Magee

    Magee

    Oh!! How sweet of you Rod!! Such a lovely suprise to wake up to in the morning! Can I have a cup of tea with that? ;-)))
    Straight to my favourites with this one! I believe it’s one of the most wonderful captures of a rose I’ve seen on the bubble, and you know there’s more than a few of them. The texture is perfect.! The colour, quite amazing, and the tightly wound, yet to fully open centre, with a hint of moisture beads, devine! I hope you’re thrilled with it, because it is absolutely gorgeous! Well done!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Good morning Robyn, I do hope the rose went down well with the morning cuppa, thanks so much my friend,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Donna Adamski

    Donna Adamski

    Beautiful rose and great macro. :)

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you so much Donna,
    Regards, Rod.

  • BarbaraManis

    BarbaraManis

    Rod, how do you do it? It is the most beautifully captured rose I have ever seen. Your work is sooooo outstanding. Even macro is no obstacle for you. And then, here we are, all thinking this rose is just for us (or me!) How utterly romantic! The colors are exquisite. So awesome!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you so much dear Barbara, I’m so pleased you like it my friend, I always had a lot of comments on the few floral photos on WS, so I thought I’d see how they go on RB,
    PS Of course it’s for you,
    Regards, Rod.

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  • Tainia Finlay

    Tainia Finlay

    Beautiful Rod, exquisite capture of such a glorious bloom! I don’t often favourit roses as there (like magee said) are so many of them on RB. This is outstanding!!! Tai

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you so much Tai, very kind of you my friend,
    Regards, Rod.

  • missmoneypenny

    missmoneypenny

    What a beautiful capture – lovely Rod

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much indeed Chris,
    Regards, Rod.

  • BarbaraManis

    BarbaraManis

    I KNEW IT…LOL

  • DIANEPEAREN

    DIANEPEAREN

    YELLOW ROSES …MY FAVORITE. AND WE DONT SEE THEM VERY OFTEN.JUST DONT TELL MAGEE THAT IT WAS REALLY MEANT FOR ME…...TEE HEE

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Diane, I won’t tell if you don’t, lol.,
    Regards, Rod.

  • georgieboy98

    georgieboy98

    This is an absolute cracker Rod and one with which I am not familiar. I would say it has only recently been released. I love the deep, almost mimosa, yellow along with the tinges of red and orange which contrast so well. I’ll have to check it out to see if it will grow out here. I see you took this on the D100. Excellent work indeed. Best wishes, Peter

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thanks so much Peter, I got this one this summer and I do believe it is a new variety, just loved the rich yellow tones and it has a wonderful scent more like that of the older varieties,
    Regards, Rod.

  • ldeiter78

    ldeiter78

    Wow Rod – your rose is outstanding!!! Full size is awesome. I love the colors and clarity!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you so much Lori, pleased you like it my friend,
    Regards, Rod.

  • lorilee

    lorilee

    A very pretty rose!!! A lovely photo!!!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Lori,
    Regards, Rod.

  • JKKimball

    JKKimball

    wonderful capture Rod, amazing colours!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much indeed John,
    Regards, Rod.

  • AngelArtiste

    AngelArtiste

    May I have a chocolate with the Rose? =) It is so beautiful.

  • rodsfotos replied

    You certainly may have a chocolate with the rose and I hope you enjoy both of them, thank-you so much,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Béla Török

    Béla Török

    Oh, what a splendid work my friend! The colors are amazing my friend!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Many thanks Bela, much appreciated my friend,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    Perfectly done

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Antanas,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Richard Veal

    Richard Veal

    Beautiful capture Rod.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Richard,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Catherine Veal

    Catherine Veal

    I think this is just perfection Rod, not a flaw in it. beautiful.x

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you so much Catherine, so pleased you like it my friend,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Sharon House

    Sharon House

    This is absolutely beautiful.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you so much Sharon,
    Regards, Rod.

  • LYN EVANS

    LYN EVANS

    Oooooooooooooooooooooooooooh!!!!!!!!!
    What a BEAUTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The detail is simply superb. Wonderful shot Rod.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Hi Lyn, thanks so much my friend, does this mean I have to start buying flowers during the Winter just for subject matter?, lol.,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Tom Gomez

    Tom Gomez

    Wonderful Macro Rod, superb lighting, detail, colour, crop and composition. Perfect …

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Tom,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Trainman

    Trainman

    This is an excellent shot Rod especialy for the ladies

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you so much Dave, we all have to do what we can to please these lovely ladies,
    Regards, Rod.

  • handprintz

    handprintz

    Such a pretty colour and rose,wonderful work Rod

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you so much Trudi,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Lynda  McDonald

    Lynda McDonald

    a rose from Rod !................wow, ..!! just kidding, it is lovely

  • rodsfotos replied

    And just when I think I’m teasing the ladies they end up teasing me, LOL.,thanks so much Lynda,
    Regards, Rod.

  • libra72

    libra72

    Nothing left to say really ! :)) must try to get here earlier ! ;-) Great work rod !

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Phil, just pleased you found the time to view and comment my friend, it’s impossible to keep up to date with all the new photos we’d like to view,
    Regards, Rod.

  • davesphotographics

    davesphotograp...

    Great Capture love the deep tones in this one

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Dave,
    Regards, Rod.

  • JayVee

    JayVee

    The dropletts gives it something extra. The colours are wonderful. It’s a very special rose. To have something like this in your garden must be a good feeling. You spend a lot of time there I imagine.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Jay, I do like to keep my garden tidy but never find enough time to do all the things I’d like to do in it,
    Regards, Rod.

  • jell

    jell

    This venturehas paid off. Superb macro the combined colors make this a fav wjth me

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Jell, I put very few floral images on my previous website but was always amazed at the number of comments I got on them, perhaps I’ll put one or two on Red Bubble now and again but I do like to vary the subject matter as much as possible,so won’t get into them too heavily,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Aurora Pintore

    Aurora Pintore

    excellent picture !!!!!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Aurora,
    Regards, Rod.

  • blamo

    blamo

    A real beauty

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much,
    Regards, Rod.

  • LYN EVANS

    LYN EVANS

    Yes, of course, a bouquet every week for your dear wife and we get the pics….lol

  • rodsfotos replied

    What have I got myself into Lyn, I have no doubt my wife will get suspicious if I start buying flowers every week, LOL.

  • LYN EVANS

    LYN EVANS

    LOL no she won’t Rod, not when she see’s you dissecting them to get some good shots. If you buy her chocolates as well, she might get a bit suspicious though….lol

  • rodsfotos replied

    I certainly won’t be taking macros of chocolates, but I might well eat a few of them, watch this space.

  • henrihan

    henrihan

    An outstanding capture of this beautiful rose Rod, I’d love to have such a beauty in the garden,you did a great job here,regards,Henri.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you so much Henri, very kind of you my friend,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Joyce Dickens, IPA

    Joyce Dickens,...

    Rod, this is stunning….the clarity, the color, the shadows, the amazing depth….and perfect exposure all make this a special image….....almost a 3D effect, fantastic Macro work!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you so much for the wonderful comment Joyce, so pleased you liked one of my rare ventures into floral macro my friend,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Joyce Dickens, IPA

    Joyce Dickens,...

    You do it so well!

  • Sandy Stewart

    Sandy Stewart

    WOW,.....what a stunning rose! The colors and contrasts of them are lovely and the black background is pops the outline and colors of the rose so nicely! I noticed you use the same macro lens that I also enjoy using! :)

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Sandy, I was advised by a pro friend to buy the Tamron macro lens a few years ago and have never regretted it, it’s every bit as good as the Nikon and much better value for money,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Barry Norton

    Barry Norton

    Absolutely beautiful macro and colour, a fav

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Barry, so kind of you,
    Regards, Rod.

  • TFFDavid

    TFFDavid

    Your photography is stunning Rod.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you so much David, appreciated my friend,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Lois  Bryan

    Lois Bryan

    My dear Rod … this is absolutely outstanding!!!!! Just outstanding!!! There isn’t the slightest hint of fuzziness around the petals anywhere … perfect, perfect crisp dof … deep, rich color!! If I were asked, I’d have to say … MORE PLEASE!!!!!!!!!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you so much Lois, as you know, I don’t do many floral macros but I may well add the occasional one now and then, just trying to widen my subject matter to see what appeals most to viewers and hopefully buyers,
    Regards, Rod.

  • sigfusson

    sigfusson

    Beautifully done Rod – the verigated edges of this rose makes this such an elegant bloom. These ones usually smell the sweetest too. My husband’s Mom always grew these roses in her garden and the scent was spectacular. The clarity of this shot is smashing Rod – really lovely capture. Cheers, S.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Sandra, the scent is beautiful and the blooms last for quite a bit longer than many of the new roses we see today,
    Regards, Rod.

  • RichardKlos

    RichardKlos

    Awesome!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Richard,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Mayina

    Mayina

    Absolutely perfect dear Rod!!!!!!!!!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you so much Gwenda,
    Regards, Rod.

  • naturelover

    naturelover

    This is one of the most stunning rose pics I’ve seen Rod- just perfect!!!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Pauline, what a wonderful thing to say,
    Regards, Rod.

  • cherylc1

    cherylc1

    AWWWW- for me!!!! wow what a beauty and gorgeous colors!!! fabulous detail and texture!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you so much Cheryl,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Catherine  Alexander

    Catherine Ale...

    This is lovely Rod! It certainly makes a statement!!! Nice work.
    Sincerely, Catherine

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Catherine,
    Regards, Rod.

  • David Clark

    David Clark

    what a great photo of this beautiful rose - and just for me!! I have several extremely hardy roses here – they struggle to just survive the summer – but now that it has started to cool they are growing again - just had my first of the season - similar color to this one but now where near as perfect - dave

  • rodsfotos replied

    Many thanks Dave, roses do seem to flourish in our colder and much wetter climate, I don’t really take many floral macros but this one just begged to be photographed at it’s most attractive stage,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Linda  Syms

    Linda Syms

    Stunning Rose,beautiful shot.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Linda,
    Regards, Rod.

  • terezadelpilar

    terezadelpilar

    amazing macro Rod:))

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you so much Tereza,
    Regards, Rod.

  • WJPhotography

    WJPhotography

    Excellent macro…beautiful colors :))))))wendy

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Wendy, not a subject I do a lot of but nice to try one now and again,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Patricia Gibson

    Patricia Gibson

    perfect rose and perfect capture, amazing colour too!!!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Patricia, so kind of you,
    Regards, Rod.

  • amarica

    amarica

    Absolutely gorgeous colors, great capture Hun!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you so much Ann, I don’t do many floral macros but it’s encouraging when I get so much positive feedback, perhaps I’ll try a few more soon,
    Regards, Rod.

  • LudaNayvelt

    LudaNayvelt

    “Especially For me”, Love it! Beautiful rose with fresh water drops. We still have some bushes of rose left in Boston, but pretty soon they will be gone.

  • rodsfotos replied

    We haven’t had any roses out for more than a month now so it must be a lot warmer in Boston, thanks so much Luda,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Andy Harris

    Andy Harris

    wow – that is gorgeous – great colours, beautifully done!

  • rodsfotos replied

    I don’t do a lot of these but Winter light often makes subject matter a bit more scarce, many thanks Andy,
    Regards, Rod.

  • LudaNayvelt

    LudaNayvelt

    Hello Rod, it’s cold at night, but day time is not bad , over 15c. I took some roses shots this month, they just less pretty than ones I took in the lend of May, Maybe I will upload some.

  • rodsfotos replied

    You should if you are reasonably happy with them Luda, roses seem to be a popular subject here.

  • Gail Bridger

    Gail Bridger

    Every rose tells a different story ! Beautious!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Gail, so true,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Candyworld

    Candyworld

    Beautiful Shot! Great Colors

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you so much,
    Regards, Rod.

  • PrincessVicki

    PrincessVicki

    instant fave! Love the colours and detail! the droplets in the center really set the image off! x

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Vicki, I don’t do many floral macros these days but every now and then a particular flower just begs to be photographed,
    Regards, Rod.

  • DonDavisUK

    DonDavisUK

    Rod, this is really excellent! I love the little droplets of moistrue in the centre of the flower, the radial colour transition from yellow to deep red, and the beauty of form. A marvellous capture. Blessings, Don.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Don, to be honest, it’s the first rose I’ve bought in a couple of years, just loved it when I first saw it and it has flowered well all summer,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Diane Schuster

    Diane Schuster

    Well thank you for the rose, I love the name and the color is marvelous, does it smell as good as it looks? If so this is a real winner!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Yes it does have a strong scent to it, much more like the old fashioned roses but the flowers last much longer than they did, many thanks,
    Regards, Rod.

  • dmarie

    dmarie

    I’m very impressed…totally beautiful…LOVE IT :-)

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you so much Dawn,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

    It is one of the most beautiful roses I have ever seen and certainly among my favourite colour combinations. It is so pretty I love the deep sunset golden yellows and delicate fuschia pink edges. It is fascinating how the moisture is only in the centre. Beautifully composed Rod, this is an exquisite portrait of a rose.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Hi Sharon, thank-you so much for the wonderful comment, I’m so pleased you like it so much, it has a beautiful scent as well as the blooms being so attractive,
    Regards, Rod.

  • StarKatz

    StarKatz

    Amazing shot.. well done!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Marjorie Wallace

    Marjorie Wallace

    Hi Rod. So nice to find you here and what a spectacular rose this is. Perfectly formed and such gorgeus colours, like that of a sunrise. A wonderful way to start my day!

  • rodsfotos replied

    So pleased to see you are here as well my friend, WS is very much a part of the past for me, I’m really enjoying Red Bubble.
    I’m pleased you like the rose and thank-you for the lovely comment I keep saying I’m not going to take any more floral macros but now and then, a special bloom begs to be photographed,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Clark Thompson

    Clark Thompson

    Rod, perhaps you should venture down this path more often. This is an incredibly beautiful hybrid and very well captured.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Clark, I used to put the odd one on when I was on Webshots and couldn’t believe the response,one featured rose was viewed 180,000 in one day,I will do some but only now and again, I like to keep the subjects varied,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Gail Bridger

    Gail Bridger

    Thank you Rod for joining & entering this beauty in our group! :) You’re an angel!!!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you for the invitation Gail and I’m so pleased you like the rose,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Gilly1

    Gilly1

    I can smell the beauty from here…Just gorgeous!!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Gilly, it has a beautiful scent,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Sharon Davey

    Sharon Davey

    STUNNING Floral ART Work Beautifully seen GREAT WORK WELL DONE!!!!!!!!!!!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you so much Sharon,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Cheryl Dunning

    Cheryl Dunning

    fantastic image!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Cheryl, I don’t do many floral macros these days, just if a particular bloom catches my eye I’ll give it a go,
    Regards, Rod.

  • kodakcameragirl

    kodakcameragirl

    This is a FAVORITE of mine! diane

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Diane,
    Regards, Rod.

  • chen cohen

    chen cohen

    superb colors!!! amazing light!!! such a stunning image!!! i love it rod!!!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Chen, I don’t do many floral macro images but do enjoy the challenge of all types of photography,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Kim Bender

    Kim Bender

    The color is so fabulous!!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thanks again Kim, I don’t take many floral macros, just when a particular bloom appeals to me but I do enjoy the challenge of all types of photography,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Kim Bender

    Kim Bender

    .................and it makes a wonderful card too!!

  • Troy W. Smith

    Troy W. Smith

    Awesome shot Rod, love the colors.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Troy,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Robert O'Neill

    Robert O'Neill

    Fantastic Rod. Reminds me of my own Rose painting.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Robert, I was thinking the same thing as I viewed your rose painting,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    lovely;

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Scott,
    Regards, Rod.

  • lorilee

    lorilee

    BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Lori, I don’t take many floral images but enjoy the challenge of occasionally capturing a bloom that I find attractive,
    Regards, Rod.

  • daffodil

    daffodil

    Your title is well chosen Rod ! Thank you for this magnificent gift ,
    women love flowers and especially roses. I have never seen such
    an amazing bicoloured rose ! Perfect work, bravo Rod !
    My favourite rose ! See you soon ! Daffo

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much indeed Daffo, the rose was a new one that I planted last year and every bloom on it was this perfect formation and colours, I don’t take many floral images but felt this one deserved a photo or two,
    Regards, Rod.

  • maxy

    maxy

    Saw this…. WOW!!!!! Now that is one stunning rose!!!! LOVE it!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you so much Maxy, I don’t take many floral images, just when a bloom really catches my eye, this was a new one in my garden when I took it,
    Regards, Rod.

  • CarolM

    CarolM

    Wow! Gorgeous. Such vivid color. A feast for the eyes!!! You should visit the floral world more often.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you so much Carol, I bought a quality macro lens some years ago for this kind of image but somehow never really use it often enough, with Summer’s flowers here, perhaps I’ll give it a try again soon,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Maria  Moro

    Maria Moro

    please consider this lovely piece for our group’s challenge Patterns in FLOWERS – MACRO 2 days left

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Maria, I have now joined the group and submitted the photo for approval,
    Regards, Rod.

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