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Saturday, March 31, 2012

Gift of Grace




Long, long ago in the year 2011, a beautiful rose plant was given as an unexpected gift. The rose, a new release, is called "Gift of Grace".




Although it lived in the midst of busyness, it found time to bloom this month, a gorgeous pink flower on a long stem.







The rain came and it bowed its head to keep its delicate face fresh and dry.




The sun came out and the light danced on pretty raindrops.







The back of the rose became even more beautiful than the front. 
Sometimes it's the details we overlook which radiate the greatest beauty as we dance this gift of grace called life.....

Sharing at Project 52, Sneak Peek Friday, Weekly Top Shot, I Heart Macro:5th photo (most viewed link),
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48 comments:

  1. Róża jest piękna, a jej zdjęcia bez kropli i z kroplami deszczu są wspaniałe. Pozdrawiam ciepło.*** Rose is beautiful, and her image without and with drops of rain drops are great. With best wishes.

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  2. Blumen-Poesie vom Feinsten...

    Herzlichst Hans-Peter

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  3. What a thoroughly entertaining, thoughtful, descriptive post! Thank you!

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  4. Awesome close ups. A very beautiful rose :)

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  5. beautiful pictures! have a nice day :)

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  6. I am speechless. Exquisite images.

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  7. SO WONDERFUL THESE PICTURES !!!!

    Greetings, Joop

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  8. The marvel of raindrops so beautifully captured!

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  9. Exquisite captures of a gorgeous rose!! Love the color and the droplets of water! Superb!! Hope your weekend is going well!

    Sylvia

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  10. A stunning series of macros of your rose.

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  11. Fantastic photograp's Karen and wow what a beautiful rose.
    gr. marijke

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  12. Great photos again, and such a beautifully coloured rose.

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  13. Your pictures are beautiful and remind us to look for the details.

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  14. Great how you play with water.

    Greetings,
    Filip

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  15. I'm thinking of only one word to describe ALL these photos of your rose- starts with 'p' , ends with 'n'. - perfection.

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  16. These are beautiful, I love the raindrops, soo sharp! Really great.

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  17. I love roses....so beautiful. Your photos are just stunning...only wish you could smell them as well :)

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  18. Gorgeous. I love the water drops on the petals.

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  19. Simply beautiful...nothing more lovely than a sweet rose!!

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  20. Amazing and beautiful. The raindrops are just so precious resting there on the petals. Stunning captures! :)

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  21. what a delightful set of photos...will have to hunt this one out...my little Grace would love to have a rose named for her in our garden

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  22. The petals look like satin...I want to reach out and touch them...

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  23. Roses are so pretty. But your photos of this rose made this rose look beautiful..

    Hugs~

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  24. That rose looks wonderful Karen. You macro photography is great! - Dave

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  25. So beautiful, the rose, each little raindrop, and your lovely words... all gifts. Thank you!

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  26. Wow, stunning macro shots of the beautiful rose.

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  27. You asked about my lens--those 2 shots were taken with the lens that usually accompanies me on my walks--the versatile Nikon 18-200mm lens.

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  28. Simply stunning.. each and every shot! I love the little world in each drop... Thank you for sharing on Weekly Top Shot...

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  29. Lovely rain drop shots on that vivid rose! (I got my lens, but haven't had time to practice.)

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  30. Estou encantada com tudo por aqui!Lindo!Parabéns! Que tenhas uma linda e FELIZ PÁSCOA!!! beijos,chica

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  31. I am at a total loss of words...wow, just wow is all I can say.

    HAPPY TRAILS TO YOU is my Monday post. Hope you can find time to pay a visit.

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  32. Wow that is beautiful. I found you on Weekly Top Shot. I'm now a new follower on GFC. I want to invite you to come visit my blog. I have a Photo challenge and I would love it if you came and entered. @ http://www.arosiesweethome.com/2012/03/picture-is-worth-thousand-words-photo.html
    I hope you come check it out.
    PS I also host a weekly party. The Sunday Round Up you can come share anything you like. http://www.arosiesweethome.com/
    Thanks
    Rose

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  33. What a gorgeous flower and love the water droplets ... captured so beautifully!

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  34. The raindrops add to the beauty of an already beautiful flower. Nicely done!

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  35. Oh MY GOODNESS, what a beautiful post and also what gorgeous photographs! Wow! I love your blog so much. Thank you for sharing such an incredibly beautiful rose with us. xo

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  36. I can almost smell the scent of the rose from these shots. Beautiful.

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  37. Oh my...these are simply amazing!!

    Have a blessed day♥

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  38. these are amazing! I love the water drop shots, and I love how abstract the first shot looks! You should stop by my Tuesday link up as well, I'd love to have you! :)

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  39. These are breath-taking!!! Absolutely beautiful.

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  40. Thank you Sharon. Do you have a blog also?

    Karen

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  41. Beautiful images. Roses are so delightful. I am looking forward to June when the roses are in the nurseries so I can purchase 2 of my favourites for our garden (or perhaps 3!!)

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  42. These photos are stunning...we finally have flowers here too, now we need the April showers!

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  43. You never cease to amaze me, Karen! Your pairing of photos and stories and scripture...brilliant, poignant. It is all about grace isn't it? Happy Belated Easter btw!

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