This type of Rose seems like it doesn't unfold as much as it unscrews when it blooms!
This bud had lowered two petals, exposing the perfect from within. If he was going to go through all that trouble for me, I'd be pretty silly to not do a portrait of him!
Water from Shasta Springs, California... originally used as the water in Shasta Soda Pop! No kidding. Here it's just rushing down through the forest, keeping the ferns and mosses happy.
