Sunday, August 2, 2009

TODAY'S FLOWERS ~ 25 Raindrops on Roses...

Please enlarge to experience the magic.



For once I caught a perfect white Rose drenched after
rain, no sunburn, no water damage, just perfection!



This buttery yellow 'Graham Thomas' loves the rain
and always holds up well.



'Fourth of July' one of the most dependable Roses.



Straight from the bath, an unnamed beauty,
enlarge to see her sparkle!

Now, click on the Logo and walk on rose petals...

Luiz my friend, I still love your meme. A big thank
you to all of you who make it happen!
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50 comments:

  1. IndayAugust 2, 2009 at 6:21 AM

    What an amazing Roses your garden grow Arijah. You must be very very proud of your Achievement. I can see you have a spacious property where all the flowers delight your happy soul.

    In the old post before this, I sent you a link. It's a token of my Appreciation to your hard 'yakka' in sharing with us your "garden delights".

    Amazing blog in the garden world.

    I wonder, if you have been featured in ABC Garden Show at all? Any helpful hint? :)

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  2. SunnyAugust 2, 2009 at 7:00 AM

    Simply beautiful and the white rose is amazing.
    Sunny :)

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  3. Ruth's Photo BlogAugust 2, 2009 at 7:07 AM

    Your roses are amazing.I could never pick a favorite from these.Thanks for sharing them.
    Blessings,Ruth

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  4. SandyCarlsonAugust 2, 2009 at 7:07 AM

    Takes the dew-kissed rose up a level and makes me smile with delight!

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  5. MarjuAugust 2, 2009 at 7:21 AM

    Beautiful photos!

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  6. JoAugust 2, 2009 at 7:24 AM

    Beautiful rose blooms, Arija and as always, brilliant photography. thanks for brightening my Sunday afternoon with this beauty. Hugs Jo

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  7. The Weaver of GrassAugust 2, 2009 at 7:33 AM

    I really think the raindrops enhance the roses Arija - I know when they get too much they go all brown and soggy - but these pictures are nothing short of exquisite. I love Fourth of July - am not familiar with it at all.

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  8. Tammie LeeAugust 2, 2009 at 7:37 AM

    very sweet portraits! Rain drops on flowers is like gems on a lady.

    Spirithelpers

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  9. EbieAugust 2, 2009 at 7:41 AM

    Your flowers a-beauty, your garden a delight! Love the wet look!

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  10. HuzharAugust 2, 2009 at 8:23 AM

    Nice rain drops on the roses, so beautiful..
    Thanks for sharing..

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  11. LeoraAugust 2, 2009 at 8:23 AM

    Raindrops on roses! So wonderful. Love the top white one especially.

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  12. DeniseinVAAugust 2, 2009 at 8:23 AM

    I enjoyed enlarging all your photos, all incredible and beautiful, especially after the rain. Thank you for sharing.

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  13. UnknownAugust 2, 2009 at 8:31 AM

    There is nothing lovelier than a dewey rose. Gorgeous!

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  14. Pamela Terry and EdwardAugust 2, 2009 at 9:02 AM

    Such amazing roses. The white one is magic.

    I have loved your poetry! Thank you!

    And, best wishes for a Happy Sunday!

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  15. CarlettaAugust 2, 2009 at 9:11 AM

    These are stunning!
    The white drenched rose is indeed perfect.
    I also loved the look of the last red rose - almost looks covered in ice - beautiful.
    My post is here: Carletta’s Captures.

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  16. This Is My Blog - fishing guyAugust 2, 2009 at 9:20 AM

    Arija: You certainly caught the beauty of your roses.

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  17. GaelynAugust 2, 2009 at 9:37 AM

    Wow, that first capture is a perfect beauty. You did Great! Of course all the roses are beautiful. Glad you have their bright energy colors around you.

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  18. ElaineAugust 2, 2009 at 9:49 AM

    Roses and raindops.....what a perfect combination!

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  19. i beatiAugust 2, 2009 at 10:22 AM

    I love when color is deep inside lik ethat champagne rose..sandy

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  20. Sylvia KAugust 2, 2009 at 10:28 AM

    Rain kissed roses! What a heavenly shot, Arija! Reminds me of that song by Julie Andrews in The Sound of Music!

    Have a great week!

    Sylvia

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  21. Cedar ...August 2, 2009 at 10:36 AM

    that white rose shot is delightful,... so delicate. Beautiful flowers.

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  22. Mia NAugust 2, 2009 at 11:12 AM

    Is it the roses time in Autralia now. Lovely flowers.

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  23. TomAugust 2, 2009 at 11:15 AM

    Some of the very best Rose pictures I've seen.. the raindrops set them off so well and I agree... to perfection. I really enjoyed seeing these... :O)

    Tom
    My blogs today show the Three Stags Heads Inn and 2 Magpies On A Bench

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  24. Digital Flower PicturesAugust 2, 2009 at 11:53 AM

    nice roses

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  25. Pat - ArkansasAugust 2, 2009 at 11:53 AM

    Beautiful miracles, indeed. All the flowers are lovely! Thanks for sharing your photos.

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  26. NanceAugust 2, 2009 at 11:58 AM

    Gorgeous photography, Arijah! And your subjects are just beautiful! thanks for sharing.

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  27. AnonymousAugust 2, 2009 at 12:47 PM

    Beautiful roses..
    Beautiful little raindrops..
    Beautiful pictures from a
    Beautiful country!!

    Thank you for sharing!
    LG,
    Gisela

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  28. gleanerAugust 2, 2009 at 12:54 PM

    Simply beautiful. Thank you.

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  29. storyteller at Small ReflectionsAugust 2, 2009 at 2:49 PM

    What utterly STUNNING roses ... those raindrops make your photos all the more delightful ;--)
    Hugs and blessings,

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  30. JanieAugust 2, 2009 at 4:14 PM

    Flowers just washed by rain have a special beauty. You have a great variety of lovely blooms.

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  31. Bobbi AnnAugust 2, 2009 at 6:11 PM

    Hi, just amazing and so very beautiful!
    If you would be so kind to stop over at my blog there's something waiting for you. Have a great evening.
    Hugs...
    Bobbi

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  32. Regina August 2, 2009 at 8:47 PM

    How lovely !

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  33. Reader WilAugust 3, 2009 at 3:28 AM

    Beautiful roses! and especially the wet ones covered in "jewelry"!

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  34. mimiAugust 3, 2009 at 7:28 AM

    love the fresh roses, very pretty.

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  35. RamakrishnanAugust 3, 2009 at 9:32 AM

    Hi
    The roses are simply magnificent. Pure joy and ecstasy to view.Thanks for sharing.Ram

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  36. Neil TaskerAugust 3, 2009 at 11:40 AM

    Lovely shots Arija, never fail to thrill.

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  37. sunnymamaAugust 3, 2009 at 12:18 PM

    Beautiful flowers! I love the first picture especially, it is perfection :)

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  38. Lavender and Vanilla Friends of the GardensAugust 3, 2009 at 12:34 PM

    Hi Arija, thank you so much for your kind comment on "threemonkeys". Your roses are outstanding and very beautiful. Enlarging is good to see all the delights and the sparkle of the roses. Tzigane is a truly lovely rose and also ages gracefully! In the cooler climat the colour might be stronger. Very hardy and relieable in my garden, Just Joe, Bridal Bouquet, Apricot Nectar, Seduction and Buff beauty, Iceberg is wonderful too. A few weeks and spring is back, generally very short and sweet, before the summer heat!

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  39. EcoRoverAugust 3, 2009 at 3:45 PM

    Like Darwin's pigeons, it is amazing what rose breeders have done with a handful of genes. Thanks for sharing.

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  40. Day4plusAugust 3, 2009 at 5:40 PM

    so nice. The 'un-named' one really does sparkle. Fabulous roses. MB

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  41. indicaspeciesAugust 4, 2009 at 4:31 AM

    Graham Thomas is my fav!

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  42. Rune EideAugust 4, 2009 at 7:20 AM

    There is that little something when it comes to wet roses :-)

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  43. RosamariaAugust 4, 2009 at 7:45 AM

    Wow! What a wonderful shots, Arija! Perfects!

    Good day!

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  44. AnonymousAugust 4, 2009 at 1:44 PM

    Very nice series. I love the droplets on the petals.

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  45. Kathy WAugust 4, 2009 at 5:36 PM

    That fourth of July rose has got to be the brightest red I have ever seen. Very pretty roses. =)

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  46. AprilAugust 4, 2009 at 6:03 PM

    What lovely pictures of your roses, especially the white one!

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  47. Bella SinclairAugust 4, 2009 at 8:23 PM

    My dearest, wise, and ever-loving Arija,

    How can I ever thank you enough for your heartfelt condolences and tender wishes. The story of your father and that beautiful, moving poem did, indeed, lend me strength and courage and hope. You are so very right, everything has a reason, and in the end, I am grateful that there was minimal suffering and a life that was lived to the fullest. I am so very blessed by your friendship. Thank you for your love when I needed it the most. I love you, too.

    xoxo
    bella

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  48. Historical sites with charmineAugust 5, 2009 at 12:35 AM

    What a pretty sight!I LOVE ALL of them.thanks for stopping by.

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  49. CelesteAugust 8, 2009 at 12:22 PM

    Stunning pictures Arija, your love of all things floral shines through in your photos.

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  50. MadSnapperOctober 12, 2009 at 5:32 AM

    I just found your wonderful flowers on medams blog. My favorite is the cream colored rose with the rain drops,in the august post these are such beautiful flowers. Your blog inspires me to take more flowers photos.

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