Who could resist the beautiful rose blooms at the McKinley Rose Garden in Midtown Sacramento. It was peak time and just perfect for photography. A couple of weeks ago two of my photo buddies and I went down and this is just some of what I captured through my lens.
Of course, there were more. But I pick my roses carefully. Thank you to the wonderful volunteers who help make mornings like this possible. We photographers appreciate you!
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This is pure flower bathing. Such a gorgeous collection you picked to share. Beautiful photos! The light was magical.
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Thanks Egidio! The sun was so bright, I was trying to not get flowers too washed out.
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Beautiful, Anne! We missed visited McKinley Park Rose Garden while we were there, darn it! What a spectacular set of roses you chose! Feel free to join my weekly Flower Hour posts every Tuesday! No theme!
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Thanks Terri! I’ll try to remember your Flower Hour posts. Try is the operative word these days!! I’m going to put it on my calendar.
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I’m glad you’re feeling well enough to post!
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Thanks Terri! I had back surgery (out patient) last week. I’m doing much better.
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Gorgeous rose captures. 😊
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Thanks Pepper!
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I learned to love roses from my mom. Thanks for the wonderful roses and memories Anne.
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I’m so glad to have helped bring back fond memories!
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What a beautiful array of blooms. Must have been a flower photographers dream come true.
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Absolutely!
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Beautiful!!
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Thank you Nora!
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Lovely title and beautiful roses.
Wow! you have them now 😍. Too early for us.
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Thanks Rupali! We’ve had a lot of rain this winter and into spring, so things are sprouting a bit early. I’m not complaining!
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Beautiful roses Anne, places like that are stunning. My sister-in-law took me to one in San Francisco and I took so many photos.
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Thanks Leanne! There’s a beautiful rose garden in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. You just can’t leave without filling up an SD card!
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I did some searching around, I know it was a huge one, but not the one you said, it seems it was San Jose’s Municipal Rose Garden. I took so many photos, kind of disappointing I didn’t have macro with me.
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Dazzling! I was drowning in colour, Anne xx
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Thanks Jo! They were colorful. I’m grateful to the volunteers who tend the garden.
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Just gorgeous, Anne. And the scent…
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Thanks Tish! The garden smelled beautiful. Fortunately, no allergies.
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Beautiful!
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Thanks Margaret!
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These a e beautiful Anne
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Thanks Ritva!
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A rose by any other name . . . is done justice by your beautiful photos!
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Thanks N!
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Gorgeous roses Anne, this is my kind of flower therapy! 🧡 xxx
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😍💕
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