Wow you were right about the light being perfect. Of course it doesn't hurt that you are such a good photographer. The roses are beautiful. You must have had a great time.

Beautiful photos, as always.

Bellissimo! You get great quality on your reds. You were just missing a picture of your feet.

Thanks Joe

Carol

Joe,
Thanks for your wonderful photos. It is always a pleasure to enjoy your photography. I appreciate you taking the time to post these
Sincerely
Kathy

Thanks Joe! Hope the NYBG holds out, we have a bus trip up there on the 14th!!!

What's the scoop on the Wareton mystery rose?

Theres always somthing to see even if the roses are past peak on June 14. Better to walk and explore than to take the tram. 250 acres is a bit daunting but worth it even on the worst winter day the conservatory and Louesther T Mertz Library are gems and a great resource.

Here is a link that might be useful: NYBG

Really nice pics..you must have been very happy to be there!
There is no photo if St. Alban on HMF..you might consider putting yours on the site.
I know from looking at those pics, I have added some to my "must have" list..Donna

I knew when I saw all those hundreds of buds that there would be a glorious display! Your photo's are wonderful and I agree, there is always something to look at even if the roses aren't blooming. I also agree about the sore feet, I think we walked the majority of those 250 acres :-)

Carolina

Oh Carol I let you off easy we only did about 240 acres heres another shot of the waretown mystery or so the sign said thats what it is. Interesting red stems
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Gorgeous photos Joe. Thanks for posting them.
I hope that there will be some bloom left at the BBG this weekend!
Janelle

Here's Joe hard at work on the Cranford shots last weekend!
LIR

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Wareton Mystery looks tea-like in foliage and peduncle, but European OGR in flower form and color. I wonder if it repeats. Gorgeous.

I see you're using a Canon EOS 350D. Are you manually setting it or is it point & shoot?

Your photo of Zeffy is right on in color from what I remember.

I'm looking at Nikons because that's what I've had luck with but which one I don't know.
I purchased a Canon S3 IS a few years ago & took it back due to the color sucking. After I returned it, Canon came out with a whole new line

Theres no repeat on that rose I thought the foliage reminded me of some chinas. I only shoot manually and take about 7 to 8 shots for each angle on a rose and vary the settings so I end up with a day of about 400 shots easily and throw most away.

Thank you!