Roses in November

I just finished editing some pictures taken on November 11.

I know this post is not at all Christmas related,but then,roses are always in season.

A dear friend of mine had roses delivered to my door,right around the time of the anniversary of Jake's passing.

First let me say I appreciated the roses for the message which they brought.,but I ask you,what is a woman with a camera to do when she gets roses in November?

All around outside everything is drab brown and grey.Roses bring colour,so it is time for a photo session.

Thanks Hannah for supplying the props,(roses).

Now I do believe that roses and pearls are a great match.

These orange/peach coloured roses were different than any I had seen before.

Look at all those petals.

I think turning the image into a sepia tone,shows the petals even better.

The yellow roses were  the traditional florist roses.

They opened beautifully and lasted longer than any I have ever had.

I threw the last rose out at the two week mark.

The above rose is the same as the one below. 

I think it looks quite dramatic in sepia tone.

I know that this photo is way over done,but I kind of like the gold look.

I added a warming filter in Lightroom

It is fun to play with the different effects.Some turn out good,but others are a total flop.Tell me whether you like this version.I would like to hear what you think.

Like I said,I kind of like it,but am not totally convinced.

I am sure that you will be seeing more of this bouquet of roses,as I took MANY pictures.

Because I know that these roses were given in love,this thought seems to fit:

The love you give to others

Is returned to you by the Lord - - -

And the love of God

Is your soul's rich reward.