I still know almost nothing about flowers. Luckily I call almost everything a rose, and that's what this is. As you approach your late 80's, you haven't lost your touch. Wonderful detail and I like the way you've used the light to elevate the rose to the forefront of the shot of the image.
If the distance to the rose garden at the Chicago Botanic Garden wasn't that far for me, think I would have lived there. I envy you Kathy, lol. Thanks for taking the opportunity to capture these beauties and to share them with us!
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I don't think that's an authentic Minnie Pearl; where's the sale's tag hanging from the brim? A great close up on the rose, Kathy. Beautiful colours and great lighting in the photo.