Every time I say no more contests, I enter one again. This one is from the McKinley Park Rose Garden in Sacramento. I entered it last year and my picture got an honorable mention. This was my entry.
I wasn’t going to enter this year, but a few of my photo buddies decided to go to the park and give it a try. I wasn’t happy with the roses there. Many were turning brown on the edges or past their prime. I just wasn’t getting any good vibes, but did my best in picking suitable flowers. Here are the three I submitted.
And some more from the morning’s shoot.
And then I caught this little guy calling for his mate, friend?
I think he’s the winner. I’ll let you know the outcome of this, another contest!
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He is the winner for me too. But your roses are so beautiful.
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Thank you Anne!
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Your roses were like a breath of fresh air for me. So vibrant, so beautiful! I love the lil’ guy too :))
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Thank you! And I’m sure the little guy thanks you too.
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You’re welcome!
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Springtime and the roses are in bloom! Beautiful work.
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Thank you John!
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I like the rose in profile – and the bird! Nicely done . . . and now that the state is nearly totally opened up, what adventures await??!!
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Thank you -N! I have no idea of what’s waiting post COVID. I’m looking forward to a few nice 2 or 3 days get-aways. I guess I’m really cautious about returning to whatever normal might be and the chance of a resurgence of the virus.
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Beautiful roses! I really love the bird capture. 🙂 🙂
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Thanks Amy!
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