Thursday, November 20, 2014

Rose of the Week: Rio Samba

(This picture can be enlarged by clicking on it.  Clicking a second time will make it full-sized.)

This is another in the series featuring a rose from our yard.

We’ve had Rio Samba for several years.  The bush is relatively small, but the blossoms are beautiful.  It is difficult to find a single photo that does justice to this rose, as the blossoms change colors as they age.  This picture was taken the day after the blossom opened fully.  Older blossoms would show more red.

37 comments:

Anonymous said...

It's beautiful....reminds me of a glowing candle almost. Have a good day, George.

Ms. A said...

Oooooh, another one with sunshine in the middle! Very pretty.

Elizabeth Edwards said...

gorgeous rose.

i love your shot of Biltmore that is a gorgeous time (moment)!! the clouds the blue skies. wow!! ( :

Scott Law said...

One of my favorites of your beautiful roses.

Betsy Banks Adams said...

I love Rio Samba... You are right: the bush is small --but the blooms are TERRIFIC... Thanks for sharing.. I can't wait til spring to see all of our Roses again.

Love,
Wifey

LV said...

No matter the size of the bush, it produced a wonderfully large beauty.

Busy Bee Suz said...

The Rio Samba is a gorgeous bloomer!!

L. D. said...

It really does have the southern colors of the area. It is a fancy rose with all the oranges and yellow.

happyone said...

The colors are gorgeous. What a beautiful rose.

Ginny Hartzler said...

Wow! How on earth did you photograph this?? It is amazing.

Ruth Hiebert said...

Each rose you show is a beauty and this one definitely fits that description. Your yard must be a riot of color during the summer months.

Indrani said...

Stunning colors. It is BEAUTIFUL!

Linda said...

Very pretty! Such warm colors!

Jeevan said...

Wow! Dazzling in colors like the samba dances... Great capture and let knowing this kind of rose.

Margaret Birding For Pleasure said...

HI George I love the way nearly every petal is a different colour

Cheqna said...

Lovely rose and amazing photo George. Your yard must be very beautiful when all the flowers bloom.

Have a great weekend to you and Betsy.

A Lady's Life said...

The color is beautiful but I especially like the red around the edges. Nature sure can't be beat.

Terry and Linda said...

What a beautiful rose...it looks almost unreal!

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A Colorful World said...

Ooooh, this one is stunning. One of my new favorites!

Magia da Inês said...

♪♬° ·.
Não é preciso dizer nada: só admirar!
Rio Samba? Não conhecia essa rosa!
Amei a cachoeira da foto abaixo.

Boa semana!
Beijinhos do Brasil.♪° ·.
♪♬♫° ·.

Ela said...

What a beautiful rose ! I love this color ! Happy Sunday !

eileeninmd said...

George, it is a beautiful rose.. Lovely image..

EG CameraGirl said...

You have such good taste in roses! This is another beauty.

Small City Scenes said...

Rio Samba---one of my favorites. MB

Betty Manousos said...
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Betty Manousos said...

happy thanksgiving!!

Amelia said...

Hi George, Happy Thanksgiving to you and family. God Bless.

That's a gorgeous rose,love the colour. Nice click.

Have a great week ahead,regards.

My Unfinished Life said...

beautiful!!!

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Unknown said...

George, what a unique rose - I have not seen one like it. So pretty! I've got to look back at some of your older posts too and see others you may have highlighted.

Rajiv Sankarapillai said...

Beautiful !

LV said...

How truly gorgeous as usual. I found one blooming in pale yellow this morning. Have no idea how it has survived.

Craver Vii said...

I hope you show a later Rio Samba. This one is perfect, and I have a hard time imagining how it would look when it's older.

Magia da Inês said...

♪♬° ·.

Ótimo domingo!!!
Beijinhos do Brasil. ♪♬°
·.·.✿✿ミ

diane b said...

It is such a crisp sharp photo and a beautiful rose too.

DeniseinVA said...

You have captured perfection in a rose George. This is gorgeous!

Teamgsquare said...

Lovely color and nice capture.

Haddock said...

Each petal has a different colour.