Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Mike,
Yes I can because they are still blooming in gardens in Dublin which is north of where you are in England A beautiful picture of this gold red tipped Rose glowing out from it's dark background. Beautiful composition framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 26-Dec-2017

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reply by the author on 26-Dec-2017

Many thanks Susan for your kind review and comments - much appreciated. Mike

Comment from nikman
It must be in a nice sunny and warm location! Like your almost fully overhead composition which grants us an enjoyable look at your gorgeous bloom. Sharpness and exposure are good. Nicely taken!

 Comment Written 24-Dec-2017

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reply by the author on 24-Dec-2017

Thank you very much for your kind review and comments - much appreciated.

Comment from catmal
wow still flowering ,,,amazing out climate is gone a bit nuts lovely photo great clarity nice colours and shades,,great photo thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 24-Dec-2017

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reply by the author on 24-Dec-2017

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Comment from GaliaG
excellent light on the rose and excellent separation of it from the black background

good technique, composition and presentaiton

thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 24-Dec-2017

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reply by the author on 24-Dec-2017

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Comment from supergold
yes I can believe, because instead snow we have 10°C and not yet a single frost day; and I have a red rose blooking in my garden;
an excellent close up mike of this beautiful orange rose;

 Comment Written 24-Dec-2017

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reply by the author on 24-Dec-2017

Thank you very much for your kind review and comments - much appreciated

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
Very unusual indeed in cold climates.Good observation.You have captured the beauty to the God's creation. It breathes life. Excellent composition, colour coordinates and what have you!!Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas!

 Comment Written 24-Dec-2017

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reply by the author on 24-Dec-2017

Thank you very much for your kind review and comments - much appreciated. Best wishes.

Comment from a.samathasena
What a gorgeous great nature shot.Beautiful rare nature scene.Presentation is very nice.The Unusual flower and petals,artistic color orange and dark b/g are make a nice scene.I like this talent perfect work.Focus color are excellent.Well Done.Thanks.

 Comment Written 23-Dec-2017

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reply by the author on 24-Dec-2017

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Comment from Pamela Ruggiero
Oh, the many folds of a single rose. The right deep peach petal is exquisite. Overall effect shows the depths of this flower. Thank you for sharing and good luck with this image

 Comment Written 23-Dec-2017

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Comment from jesuel
What a great photo the color is great the detail is great excellent depth I really like how the color contrasts with the black background fine work here

 Comment Written 23-Dec-2017

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Comment from michiganmike
A remarkable phenomenon all right and a very good shot too. The bud has excellent color for this time of the year and is shown in sharp detail.

 Comment Written 23-Dec-2017

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reply by the author on 24-Dec-2017

Thank you very much for your kind review and comments - much appreciated