Flowers for Love

[Jill H]

Hi everyone, I am new to posting, but have been enjoying Digital Photography School for a few weeks now, seeing everyone's posts and learning more about photography which is am emerging passion of mine. I think I am ready to share some of my shots with you. I enjoy landscape and macro photography - two very separate spectrums! In particular I enjoy photographing flowers - both garden and wild varieties - of which there are thousands in Western Australia where I live.

My first post for you is the rose - The rose is the enduring symbol of love and friendship. It is also like the circle of life. It starts as a tiny bud that gradually unfolds, grows, changes, evolves, and then blooms to display its full potential and radiance. Just like our lives - as we grow and are nurtured, we gently unfold and reach the potential of our full bloom. Each step is precious and beautiful. As we look at the rose we can see on the outside that petals that have already evolved but in the centre is the life that is still to come to us if we open up our hearts and minds. When I photograph the rose I seek to capture its perfection and the inner beauty and promise of what is to come.

[SoxAddict]

That's beautiful. I love your use of the white rose, and the folds of its petals are mesmerizing.

[Jill H]

Thanks for your comments SoxAddict - i have put a few more samples on my member page. Jill