This is a rather rare page from Mrs. Trowbridge's journal. The only miniatures in her journal were painted over the course of a few weeks during one summer. This one was so small, only about 3/16 of an inch high, that I could only make out the image through a magnifying glass. I hope it helps to lift you from the doldrums of winter.
Though lovely in appearance, the Baldhip, or Wild Rose is not as exotic as it may appear in Mrs. T's journal page. I've seen them many times in the Olympic wilderness, but they are also commonly seen along the highways and byways of Western Washington. I shot this one along Highway 101 near Gardner, Washington, in the foothills of the Olympic Mountains.
This is a rather rare page from Mrs. Trowbridge's journal. The only miniatures in her journal were painted over the course of a few weeks during one summer. This one was so small, only about 3/16 of an inch high, that I could only make out the image through a magnifying glass. I hope it helps to lift you from the doldrums of winter.
Though lovely in appearance, the Baldhip, or Wild Rose is not as exotic as it may appear in Mrs. T's journal page. I've seen them many times in the Olympic wilderness, but they are also commonly seen along the highways and byways of Western Washington. I shot this one along Highway 101 near Gardner, Washington, in the foothills of the Olympic Mountains.
Roses always remind me of Mom. Thanks.
ReplyDeletealways good to see spots of color during winter months makes one remember like you say the warm days of spring and summer. nice post
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How lovely! The roses make me think of summer too!
ReplyDeleteLovely...here in Texas, the roses have the first signs of new growth!
ReplyDeleteReally enjoyed looking over your site, such a wealth of imagination.
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very beautiful, it looks like a plant that we call Rock Rose :)
ReplyDeleteLovely as always
ReplyDeleteWhen I first came to Oregon I thought it was so neat that there were wild roses in bushy bunches. At first I just thought it was some green shrub, until they bloomed. I am a big fan of the simple petals and delicate pink color.
ReplyDeleteHi Bron,
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Violet has such a lovely way of sharing what she enjoys in nature. These tiny roses are devine!
Hi Bron,
ReplyDeleteI have given you the KREATIV BLOGGER AWARD, you will need to visit my website to pick it up, and if you want you can play along.
Violet has such a lovely way of sharing what she enjoys in nature. These tiny roses are devine!