June 29, 2011 by Kala

You can complain because roses have thorns, or rejoice because thorns have roses.

196 thoughts on “You can complain because roses have thorns, or rejoice because thorns have roses.”

Birgitta | June 29, 2011 at 11:40 pm

Beautiful, very beautiful!

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 2:06 am
  
  Thanks Birgitta!
  
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Al | June 29, 2011 at 11:46 pm

Very classy… and classical! 🙂

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 2:10 am
  
  Thanks Al!
  
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ladyfi | June 30, 2011 at 12:08 am

It’s all a matter of how you see things… so true.

And that photo – so full of beauty!

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 2:12 am
  
  Thanks ladyfi
  
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frankdejol | June 30, 2011 at 12:11 am

Beautiful photo and excellent title.

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 2:13 am
  
  Thank you.
  
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Chantal | June 30, 2011 at 12:23 am

I would go with the last one

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 2:16 am
  
  Me too.
  
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Marie LC | June 30, 2011 at 12:26 am

Looks like a garden of dream !

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 2:18 am
  
  Thanks Marie
  
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Hilda | June 30, 2011 at 12:41 am

So many roses. Beautiful. Like your composition. Well done.

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 2:19 am
  
  Thanks Hilda.
  
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Luiza Brack | June 30, 2011 at 12:55 am

Nice capture! I like the bokeh:-)

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 2:22 am
  
  Thanks Luiza
  
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LissenTo | June 30, 2011 at 1:25 am

Just beautiful with all the roses. 🙂

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 2:22 am
  
  Thanks Lissen
  
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London Caller | June 30, 2011 at 1:58 am

Ha ha… What can I say?!
Beautiful things are dangerous. 😉

Update:
The telephone engineer is coming to install my internet connection on the 11 July 2011.
Now, that’s something to complain! 😦

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 2:23 am
  
  Oh no LC – that is so long!
  
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Nazzareno | June 30, 2011 at 2:15 am

…wow, splendide. Fantastic compo…I love this garden.

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 2:25 am
  
  Thanks Nazzareno
  
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Ana Lúcia | June 30, 2011 at 3:01 am

🙂 Love the red. Nice DOF.

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 2:28 am
  
  Thanks Ana Lucia
  
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Mio | June 30, 2011 at 3:14 am

Beautiful photo and great words.
Have a nice Thursday.

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 2:29 am
  
  Thanks Mio
  
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Kerstin | June 30, 2011 at 3:30 am

Exellent title, an great work!

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 2:30 am
  
  Thanks Kerstin!
  
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fabrizio | June 30, 2011 at 4:02 am

wonderful different levels inside photo, great use of light

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 2:31 am
  
  Thanks Fabrizio
  
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Nancy @ A Rural Journal | June 30, 2011 at 4:04 am

So much depth. Great photo, Kala. 🙂

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 2:32 am
  
  Thanks Nancy
  
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Andrei Barbu | June 30, 2011 at 4:37 am

Beautiful mood, great colors and light!

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 2:33 am
  
  Thanks Andrei
  
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Akaruiphoto | June 30, 2011 at 5:51 am

Beautiful red roses with the columns in the back.

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 2:35 am
  
  Thanks much.
  
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Dimple | June 30, 2011 at 5:56 am

I think I will rejoice! In another context, thorns also have blackberries…;-)
Beautiful profusion of roses!

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 2:35 am
  
  Thanks Dimple!
  
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Gattina | June 30, 2011 at 6:31 am

Gorgeous !

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 2:38 am
  
  Thanks Gattina
  
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dona | June 30, 2011 at 6:40 am

Lovely colours!

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 2:41 am
  
  Thanks dona!
  
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Journey Photographic | June 30, 2011 at 6:43 am

Your title is so, so true… and beautifully illustrated by your picture.

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 2:41 am
  
  Thank you!
  
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Jane @ One Photo | June 30, 2011 at 7:37 am

Lovely photo – the red of the roses is such a deep hue and the golden light from behind makes this so special, along with your unique soft focus touch as always 🙂

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 2:43 am
  
  Thanks Jane!
  
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Tricia | June 30, 2011 at 7:44 am

Oh my goodness, Kala, this is awesome! That red really pops

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 2:43 am
  
  Thanks Tricia!
  
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Wandering Thought | June 30, 2011 at 7:47 am

Beautiful lighting and colors in this photo! Enjoy your weekend!

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 2:44 am
  
  Thanks!
  
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mariana | June 30, 2011 at 8:02 am

brillaint image 😉

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 2:45 am
  
  Thanks Mariana
  
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Tammy | June 30, 2011 at 8:22 am

I choose the latter! 🙂 Just stunning and that red is just so striking!

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 2:47 am
  
  Thanks Tammy 🙂
  
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justine | June 30, 2011 at 8:32 am

I love how you have framed this, beautiful colours and what a wonderful shot.

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 2:47 am
  
  Thanks Justine. Glad you like it.
  
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Maria | June 30, 2011 at 8:55 am

Wow, yourpictures are always great. I think you do magic:)

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 2:52 am
  
  Thanks Maria
  
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george | June 30, 2011 at 9:17 am

Very subtle and evocative illustration which for some strange reason reminds me of “Gone with the Wind”…

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 2:53 am
  
  Thanks George – tomorrow IS another day.
  
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danelle | June 30, 2011 at 9:43 am

Love the color! Red is my favorite!

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 2:55 am
  
  Thanks Danelle
  
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danou | June 30, 2011 at 10:03 am

stunning , with a great DOF !!!!

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 2:55 am
  
  Thanks Danou!
  
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HansHB | June 30, 2011 at 10:19 am

Nice picture, it gives me a feeling of summer and I think I can smell the rosees!
Great DOF/bokeh!

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 2:56 am
  
  Thanks Hans!
  
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Henrietta | June 30, 2011 at 11:37 am

Beautiful, is from your house!
Henrietta

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 2:58 am
  
  Thank you – this isn’t from my yard though!
  
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Marlie | June 30, 2011 at 12:43 pm

This is so beautiful! The golden light is lovely!

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 2:59 am
  
  Thanks Marlie!
  
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Otto K. | June 30, 2011 at 1:05 pm

beautiful DOF here resulting in such a lovely bokeh. nice warm colors.

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 3:00 am
  
  Thanks Otto!
  
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Belbe | June 30, 2011 at 1:29 pm

such a sweet golden light

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 3:02 am
  
  Thanks Bernard.
  
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Richard Geven | June 30, 2011 at 1:46 pm

Great title and a fantastic photo Kala!! I realy love the beautiful DOF in your photo and the color red is realy fantastic!!

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 3:02 am
  
  Thanks Richard.
  
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Marcie | June 30, 2011 at 2:31 pm

Love your thinking. Yes – let’s rejoice because thorns have roses!!! Wonderful image!

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 3:03 am
  
  Thanks Marcie
  
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binchy | June 30, 2011 at 2:33 pm

Elles sont très belles tes photos ! Je les ADORE !
GROS BISOUS.

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 3:08 am
  
  Merci!
  
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Sarah | June 30, 2011 at 2:35 pm

Gorgeous!

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 3:10 am
  
  Thanks Sarah!
  
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Victoria | June 30, 2011 at 3:17 pm

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog… Between sketchy Internet access in Sweden and wearing myself out every day playing tourist, I’ve not been online much at all! Just stopped by to say Hi and saw this lovely image… Gorgeous as usual, Kala!

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 3:12 am
  
  Thanks Victoria!
  
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lisa | June 30, 2011 at 4:12 pm

Oh so beautiful Kala!
What a wonderful composition.
Have a beautiful weekend my friend!

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 3:12 am
  
  Thanks Lisa!
  
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Steve | June 30, 2011 at 4:27 pm

Either way, this is a beautiful image. I like the way the red carries through the frame. Very fine work.

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 3:16 am
  
  Thanks Steve
  
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Raw Thoughts and Feelings | June 30, 2011 at 5:06 pm

This is beautiful Kala! Have a wonderful weekend..

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 3:17 am
  
  Thanks Mumsy!
  
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Kathleen | June 30, 2011 at 7:49 pm

Another twist on “glass half full or half empty!” I never thought of that with roses but totally works!

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 3:18 am
  
  Thanks Kathleen
  
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Mickie Brown | June 30, 2011 at 8:59 pm

Lovely roses–they are always beautiful and make any photo lovely. Great quote–we all need to look at life that way. Have a wonderful 4th of July weekend. Mickie 🙂

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 3:20 am
  
  Thanks Mickie!
  
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joey | June 30, 2011 at 9:51 pm

Great quote … stunning image, dear Kala.

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 3:21 am
  
  Thanks Joey
  
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Michael Rawluk | June 30, 2011 at 10:44 pm

That is one sweet shot.

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 3:21 am
  
  Thanks Michael
  
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Maia | June 30, 2011 at 11:19 pm

Beautiful red roses and a well chosen quote. Nice shot Kala!

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 3:23 am
  
  Thanks Maia
  
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FishHawk | June 30, 2011 at 11:53 pm

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 3:25 am
  
  Thanks again for linking me to your blog!
  
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Bernardo | June 30, 2011 at 11:55 pm

Me gusta la toma, el encuadre es genial, con un dof excelente.

Saludos

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 3:26 am
  
  Gracias Bernardo
  
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jpla | June 30, 2011 at 11:58 pm

Très délicat ! Je te souhaite une agréable journée
JP

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 3:26 am
  
  Thanks JP!
  
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Nicole | July 1, 2011 at 12:00 am

Gorgeous photo!
No complaining here, I just enjoy the view and smell 🙂

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 3:28 am
  
  Thanks Nicole!
  
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Leovi | July 1, 2011 at 4:31 am

Excellent photo, great composition with excellent red, very good, I really like.

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 3:29 am
  
  Thanks Leovi!
  
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Kerstins foto | July 1, 2011 at 5:16 am

Love the title and love the photo. Stunning colors.

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 3:31 am
  
  Thanks much!!
  
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Sarito | July 1, 2011 at 6:53 am

Excellent DOF and framing.. beautiful work.

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 3:34 am
  
  Thanks Sarito
  
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Laurette | July 1, 2011 at 7:01 am

A beautiful rose garden with fabulous DOF and a wonderful quote.

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 3:35 am
  
  Thanks Laurette
  
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Blessing Reflections | July 1, 2011 at 7:08 am

This is just so beautiful. Enjoy your weekend..

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 3:36 am
  
  Thank you .
  
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Krista | July 1, 2011 at 9:58 am

Beautiful contrast of colours Kala.

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 3:37 am
  
  Thanks Krista
  
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teresa | July 1, 2011 at 11:22 am

very pretty Kala!
Invites you in

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 3:39 am
  
  Thanks Teresa
  
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sherri | July 1, 2011 at 2:03 pm

reminds me of my grandmother’s stationary. warm thoughts you’ve provoked.

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 3:40 am
  
  I’m glad to read that Sherri
  
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Rue Du Lavoir | July 1, 2011 at 2:23 pm

Comme une image miroir sur une même photo. Magnifique…

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 3:42 am
  
  Merci!!
  
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Evelyn | July 1, 2011 at 4:39 pm

🙂 Thorns have roses… I like that!

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 3:43 am
  
  🙂 !
  
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Christopher | July 1, 2011 at 5:24 pm

Gorgeous shot Kala and I love your title!

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 3:46 am
  
  Thanks Christopher
  
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Ferd | July 1, 2011 at 9:27 pm

I choose to rejoice! 🙂

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 3:46 am
  
  Yes!
  
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Mildred | July 2, 2011 at 3:16 am

Wonderful image!
And I will rejoice;o)
¤ Happy weekend ¤

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 3:47 am
  
  Cheers Mildred!
  
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CR | July 2, 2011 at 9:40 am

Either way your capture is so beautiful. The DOF and resolution are incredible! What a great eye you have for awesome compositions.

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 3:48 am
  
  Thank you CR!
  
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A.Barlow | July 2, 2011 at 11:38 am

Nice shot and color. Rejoice BTW 🙂

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 3:49 am
  
  Thanks Austin 🙂
  
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mcralf | July 2, 2011 at 11:49 am

Wow. The colors and the nice Bokeh. Great work, Kala.

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 3:50 am
  
  Thanks mcralf.
  
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Daniel Espinoza | July 2, 2011 at 1:20 pm

I love this warm tones

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 3:51 am
  
  Thanks Daniel
  
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MarieElizabeth | July 2, 2011 at 2:14 pm

Gorgeous colors and light. I love the perspective on this one and the ‘artsy’ look.

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 3:51 am
  
  Thanks MarieElizabeth
  
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noel | July 2, 2011 at 5:41 pm

really beautiful ,I love it

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 3:52 am
  
  Thanks Noel
  
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PC PHOTO | July 2, 2011 at 8:24 pm

Beautiful dreamy capture

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 3:53 am
  
  Thanks PC Photo
  
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Nik | ExP | July 2, 2011 at 10:29 pm

smooth bokeh, lovely image as always

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 3:53 am
  
  Thank you
  
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TGV | July 3, 2011 at 12:25 am

loved the red bokehs

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 3:55 am
  
  Thanks TGV
  
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Fotokarusellen | July 3, 2011 at 1:18 am

Very beautiful as always. Wonderful photowork.

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 3:57 am
  
  Thank you very much.
  
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Pavan Kaul | July 3, 2011 at 1:47 am

Brilliant…lovely…striking! Great work Kala!

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 3:57 am
  
  Thanks Pavan!
  
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joshi daniel | July 3, 2011 at 5:08 am

nice and strong colors!

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 3:59 am
  
  Thanks joshi!
  
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Doug Hickok | July 3, 2011 at 7:41 am

Beautiful photograph and fantastic quote! Where do you find such lovely settings?

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 4:01 am
  
  Thanks Doug. To answer your question: I visit local public gardens in the area 🙂
  
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andrey samolinov | July 3, 2011 at 11:09 am

Beautiful, like a painting
Wonderful photo, well done

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 4:03 am
  
  Thanks Andrey
  
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Mona Sweden | July 3, 2011 at 7:01 pm

Gorgeous! It looks so romantic. Love the title. Why do roses have thorns? That is a philosophical question. Or maybe it’s just a botanical? 🙂

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 4:04 am
  
  Thanks Mona. 🙂
  
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minor | July 3, 2011 at 10:42 pm

Beautiful roses photo! So a proverb would be born. There is on rose without a thorn.
Is there a beautiful woman without a thorn????

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 4:06 am
  
  Ahh, Minor – now that is a question I cannot answer. 😉
  
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Carlos Daniel | July 4, 2011 at 3:08 am

gorgeous

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 4:08 am
  
  Thanks Carlos
  
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Joelaindien | July 4, 2011 at 4:22 am

superb, I love it !

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 5:20 am
  
  Thanks so much!!
  
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k@ | July 4, 2011 at 4:35 am

Those colors are so moving, Kala, something both timeless & nostalgic – touches me a lot….

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 4:44 am
  
  Glad you like it k@
  
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Eden | July 4, 2011 at 7:44 am

Great shot!

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 3:08 pm
  
  Thanks Eden
  
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Jay from The Depp Effect | July 4, 2011 at 10:09 am

Ah, philosophy!! And so true. Life is all about the way we look at things and deal with problems. Lovely picture, too!

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 3:09 pm
  
  Thanks Jay!
  
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Martina Egli | July 4, 2011 at 11:49 am

Selective focus and colour treatment are wonderful. I love the architectural element in your photograph, it adds interest and balances the image very well. Bravo!

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 3:09 pm
  
  Thanks Martian
  
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Phil Vaughn | July 4, 2011 at 6:12 pm

This one really has “your” touch. The color of the roses is so rich! Nice!

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- Kala | July 4, 2011 at 8:08 pm
  
  Thanks Phil!
  
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Arash | July 5, 2011 at 12:59 am

This is such a stylish and well executed frame! Love it!

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- Kala | July 5, 2011 at 1:09 am
  
  Thanks Arash
  
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Soe | July 5, 2011 at 8:57 am

Lovely capture! I like the way you framed and composed it.

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- Kala | July 5, 2011 at 11:15 am
  
  Thanks Soe
  
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yz | July 5, 2011 at 1:58 pm

beautiful shot and great mood

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- Kala | July 5, 2011 at 9:07 pm
  
  thanks yz
  
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Charlene | July 6, 2011 at 10:58 am

This is so, so lovely! Everything about it is just wonderful!

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- Kala | July 6, 2011 at 3:54 pm
  
  Thanks Charlene!
  
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DomLOrtha | July 6, 2011 at 12:47 pm

Beautiful, as always!
Have a nice day.

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- Kala | July 6, 2011 at 3:55 pm
  
  Thank you!!
  
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Manola | July 6, 2011 at 3:19 pm

very.; very beautiful.;;-))))

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- Kala | July 6, 2011 at 3:55 pm
  
  Thanks Manola!
  
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Ray | July 8, 2011 at 6:52 pm

Wow. Gorgeous.

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- Kala | July 11, 2011 at 2:08 am
  
  Thanks Ray
  
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Visioplanet | August 1, 2011 at 1:09 pm

Lovely…

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- Kala | August 8, 2011 at 4:24 am
  
  thanks ..
  
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