Graceful,gentle,quiet beauty. Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
Each flower, each petal different yet the same. Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
Resilient Autumn bloom. Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
Same but different…
rose
Summer’s farewell…
The soft colored, delicate, yet hardy, Japanese Anemone is a welcome, graceful contrast from the bright yellows of many summer flowers. For me, I know that summer is on it’s way out, allowing for Autumn’s entry. Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
While the most common Japanese Anemone in gardens is white with a pinkish tinge, this Rosy colored find is equally beautiful. Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
From bud to bloom to seed, this flower draws attention throughout it’s arrival in late summer. Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
Gentle, quiet loveliness. Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
When a rose is not a rose…
Swamp Rose Mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos)
is a perennial Hibiscus species native to Illinois. This is a rose with no thorns, no arresting fragrance, but a striking presence indeed.
These images look at the subject from the side and rear which draws attention to the patterns and details of this giant blossom.
Beauty in the details. Copyright 2017 Pamela Breitberg
Details of a large “Rose“. Copyright 2017 Pamela Breitberg
Swamp Rose Mallow bud and flower. Copyright 207 Pamela Breitberg
Unspoken awe…
Soft, silent, layers of beauty. Copyright 2017 Pamela Breitberg
Final show of the roses…
One of the last Rose blooms in Lincoln Park. Copyright 2016 Pamela Breitberg
Macro view of Rose prior to the formation of the “hip”. Copyright 2016, Pamela Breitberg
Still beautiful…
Weathered and aged, but this fall Rose is still a delicate beauty.
End-of-the-season Rose. Copyright 2015 Pamela Breitberg
Rosy gathering of raindrops…
Partially open Rosebud. Copyright 2015, Pamela Breitberg
Chicago Botanic Garden Rose after rain. Copyright 2015 Pamela Breitberg
Buoyant beauties…
Before roses wake up for their summer display at the Chicago Botanic Garden, Peony blooms welcome springtime with their bright fragrant colors. My Peonies bloom in several see-from-my-window perennial beds.
These beauties were rain soaked adding to drama of the scene. The blooms are heavy, so along with their own mass the added raindrops insured the bloom’s relaxed statue.
Rain soaked Peonies. copyright 2015, Pamela Breitberg
Classic beauty…
Autumn roses at Chicago Botanic Garden, copyright 2015, Pamela Breitberg
Love is…
Rose bud for budding love, copyright 2015 Pamela Breitberg
Worthy, strong, powerful define “valens”, the Roman origins for the name Valentine. Valentine’s Day has come to symbolize love, stemming from the martyrdom of St. Valentine. Though St. Valentine’s identity is vague and speculative, his (their) impact is profound every February 14th.
The combination of worth, strength, and power mixed with love evokes a robust image of fervent attention. Roses symbolize the love offered on Valentine’s Day. The delicate, sweet smelling flower, seemingly blushes when given as a token of unspoken as well as celebrated love. How artful for the lover to give such a gentle gift as indication of his (her) robust desire.
Happy Valentine’s Day!