Comment from El-mundo
Ah Susan you may have cursed us now and this will be the harbinger of summer, the leaves will start to fall any minute and it'll be goodbye summer! haha. I'm optimistic as I've still seen a few roses not quite in full bloom yet here, anyway.....A lovely shot and well spotted specimen by yourself in the park of this bright pink rose in bloom, the petals looking a little sorry for themselves, and a smaller one emerging just behind, still to fully open. The clarity is great, as is the lighting, capturing the detail in the petals, surrounding leaves and the yellow stamen well. The short DOF creates a good blurred green background which contrast nicely with the subject itself - a lovely shot, well done :)

 Comment Written 24-Sep-2017

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reply by the author on 24-Sep-2017

Ed,
Thanks a million for your detailed & complementary review.
Hopefully when I return from Portugal on 5th October I'll have many NEW photos to post.
Susan

reply by El-mundo on 24-Sep-2017

Well have a fantastic time away and get lots of great snaps of weird bugs and the like!! I'm going away too for a week, just in the caravan for my birthday to see where the wind takes us so shall hopefully have some decent images to share too! :)

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
A poignant & melancholic nature image!
As if these two last blooms bid goodbye to a summer season.

Simple yet elegant with its Harmonious colors.
Sharply focused.
Fine floral features & velvety soft textures.

Subtle illumination.
Ideal off centered framing.

Nice perspective & narrow DOF.

 Comment Written 24-Sep-2017

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reply by the author on 24-Sep-2017

Dickson,
Thanks a million for your great review.
I will attempt to do reviews while I'm away if I can get an internet connection
On the good side I will have plenty of new pictures to post on my return.
Susan

reply by Dick Lee Shia on 24-Sep-2017

Good luck Susan! Take extra care!