Faded Roses

Faded roses in the fading light.  

Akaroa Fascination

I had to look it up – the meaning of the orange rose… fascination, attraction, falling in love… This particular rose is irresistible and just about perfect. And I am rather enamoured of its little friend, who is obviously attracted and possibly fascinated… I shot this in Akaroa, a port town on the South Island

Big Bang Theory

Why not? Yeah, I do take a lot of impressionist style photos – it’s my favourite school of painting, so it sort of follows. Some of them turn out well, some I’m not so sure about. These are (or were) roses… but they don’t really give the impression of roses on the bush, more like

Splash of Colour

I seem to be on a roll with these little flights of fancy… The original flower arrangement came from the same wedding show as the Monster from the White Lagoon…

Calling the Roses

For the really tough jobs – you’ve gotta send in a pro! Or two.

Bumbling around

Perfect day, sublimely perfect. The roses in the Parnell Rose Garden knew we were coming and shined themselves up for the most magnificent display. But this little guy stole the show!