Ya know most of the time you hear people say “oh she looks so good” at funerals and I’ve always found that odd because being dead how good can one look? But in this case it is really pretty!
yesterday I went to the botanical gardens and almost all of the roses were dying or dead. but I still love them. I used to dry mine up, they look vintage.
Our daughter was active in theatre in high school and always dried the flowers she received for the performances. In fact, they are still hanging in her room at home, even though she is now away at college. I like how you took this subject and caught the beauty those of us DO find in dried flowers. Eternal- everlasting.
Hello! Your have such a beautiful blog–really admire your photography! These photos, the fine details here are wonderful… such loveliness even in decay… )
Yes, it is! Wonderful work Lisa. But the flower itself really has me puzzled. Usually they fall apart before they dry up like this unless somebody dries them intentionally. Or does the Wisconsin weather freeze dry flowers in the wild?
SandyCarlson said,
That is one amazing rose, Lisa. Wow.
Michelle Johnson said,
i can only hope i look this good upon my death. great photos. have a wonderful night.
JO said,
it doesn’t look good all dried up.
DNLee said,
that last shot is my fave. you’ve inspired me to share my photos of deadstuff, too. Lovely.
Happy WW
Gattina said,
That’s very true, still beautiful !
Tiaras & Tantrums said,
is this in your garden?
Sandcastle Momma said,
Ya know most of the time you hear people say “oh she looks so good” at funerals and I’ve always found that odd because being dead how good can one look? But in this case it is really pretty!
Red Lotus Mama said,
What a great series! Just beautiful.
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Terri - teelgee said,
Oh yes, I love photographing flowers in all their iterations! Really amazing color and shape.
Stine - Canada said,
I agree that it’s still attractive.
jama said,
Dried up but still retaining it’s beauty!
Jen said,
yesterday I went to the botanical gardens and almost all of the roses were dying or dead. but I still love them. I used to dry mine up, they look vintage.
Gel said,
Our daughter was active in theatre in high school and always dried the flowers she received for the performances. In fact, they are still hanging in her room at home, even though she is now away at college. I like how you took this subject and caught the beauty those of us DO find in dried flowers. Eternal- everlasting.
Tracy said,
Hello! Your have such a beautiful blog–really admire your photography! These photos, the fine details here are wonderful… such loveliness even in decay…
)
Dora said,
Looks like a golden rose. ;p
Betty said,
I love dried roses. Love this one too!
amanda said,
Lisa the last one got me the detail is awesome! Great series.
Mojo,NC,USA said,
Yes, it is! Wonderful work Lisa. But the flower itself really has me puzzled. Usually they fall apart before they dry up like this unless somebody dries them intentionally. Or does the Wisconsin weather freeze dry flowers in the wild?
Kerri said,
What I think when I see these: “Returning”. As in returning to the ground from whence it came.
Fabulous shots!
Newlyweds Guide Francesca said,
There is definitely a quiet beauty to that dead flower. I think it has something to do with that burned amber color and its shape.
kaye said,
your rose is lovely even all brown and frozen.
killlashandra said,
Great shots! I totally agree with the title for your post. I find a lot of dried seed pods in New Mexico in the winter time have the same allure.
Julia said,
It is still lovely. Love the last shot, the detail.
Tracey said,
Very nice. I love this time of year. Everything has tons of texture!
Thomas said,
Beautiful series of shots, I completely agree with the title for this shot.
joy said,
What gorgeous photos Lisa! Well done!
p.s. I got my book the other day – thank you!!
Jientje said,
A rose is a rose is a rose….
jams O'Donnell said,
There’s somethng about plants in decline that I love.. sometimes more that the plant in full bloom glory!