The Portland Rose Garden is Blooming

I'm so glad to finally see the Rose Test Garden is blooming once. It came in late this year because of the cold and wet Spring we had. There are hundreds of different varieties, including a lot of hybrids that only exist here.

Re: The Portland Rose Garden is Blooming

Beautiful, beautiful roses, Bob ...... I love the water droplets on the third one.

I bet the scent was overwhelming there.

Re: The Portland Rose Garden is Blooming

You have no idea how big that place is. There are three terraced levels, each the size of a football field. There are also flowering shrubs and trees surrounding the whole complex. It's like the Garden of Eden.

The water droplets are from real early morning dew. It was around 6AM, right after sunrise that I shot these. I was not alone. Other photographers were there, knowing the beauty of early light.

Re: The Portland Rose Garden is Blooming

Once again Bob, stunning photography...many thanks for allowing us to share in your obvious delight....

Re: The Portland Rose Garden is Blooming

Thanks for the tip there, Bob ...... I must remember that it is better to take photos in the early light

Re: The Portland Rose Garden is Blooming

Also take them in partial shade or when there's a light overcast sky. Direct sunlight is too harsh, too contrasty to get good saturated color in flowers.

Re: The Portland Rose Garden is Blooming

Thanks Bob, much appreciated!

Re: The Portland Rose Garden is Blooming

Please note, some posts have been deleted.
If you have any questions about the actions of a Moderator or the content of a thread please address them to Admin using the report post function or PM system.
Thank you.