Nature Virginia's wild rose

Virginia's wild rose · 08:38 AM

dlhawes · 05-16-2021, 04:33 AM - **1 Like**

For which we can thank Mr. Jefferson for having imported this non-indiginous and invasive species. Since that flower was associated with the cult of Mary Magdalene and certain secret societies originating in the middle ages, I've often wondered whether Jefferson who considered himself a "deist" wasn't really a Rosicrucian or some such.
If you love wild roses and rocks, Fauquier Co. is the place to be.
All that aside, I really like those little flowers. It's not obvious that your excellent macro shot illustrates a flower that measures about ten or twelve millimeters across.

reh321 · 05-18-2021, 01:55 PM

White flowers are always difficult to photograph, but you have done a good job of getting it and the darker areas without washing out the flower itself.

**blues_hawk** · 07-12-2021, 04:08 PM

Originally posted by dlhawes

For which we can thank Mr. Jefferson for having imported this non-indiginous and invasive species. Since that flower was associated with the cult of Mary Magdalene and certain secret societies originating in the middle ages, I've often wondered whether Jefferson who considered himself a "deist" wasn't really a Rosicrucian or some such.
If you love wild roses and rocks, Fauquier Co. is the place to be.
All that aside, I really like those little flowers. It's not obvious that your excellent macro shot illustrates a flower that measures about ten or twelve millimeters across.

I heard they were used as early hedgerow fences as well. Thanks for commenting!

**blues_hawk** · 07-12-2021, 04:09 PM

Originally posted by reh321

White flowers are always difficult to photograph, but you have done a good job of getting it and the darker areas without washing out the flower itself.

Thank you! The nearly perpetual clouds may have helped a little.

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05-16-2021, 04:33 AM - 1 Like	#2
dlhawes Guest	For which we can thank Mr. Jefferson for having imported this non-indiginous and invasive species. Since that flower was associated with the cult of Mary Magdalene and certain secret societies originating in the middle ages, I've often wondered whether Jefferson who considered himself a "deist" wasn't really a Rosicrucian or some such. If you love wild roses and rocks, Fauquier Co. is the place to be. All that aside, I really like those little flowers. It's not obvious that your excellent macro shot illustrates a flower that measures about ten or twelve millimeters across.

05-18-2021, 01:55 PM	#3
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,179	White flowers are always difficult to photograph, but you have done a good job of getting it and the darker areas without washing out the flower itself.

07-12-2021, 04:08 PM	#4
blues_hawk Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Patrick Co. Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,534 Original Poster	Originally posted by dlhawes For which we can thank Mr. Jefferson for having imported this non-indiginous and invasive species. Since that flower was associated with the cult of Mary Magdalene and certain secret societies originating in the middle ages, I've often wondered whether Jefferson who considered himself a "deist" wasn't really a Rosicrucian or some such. If you love wild roses and rocks, Fauquier Co. is the place to be. All that aside, I really like those little flowers. It's not obvious that your excellent macro shot illustrates a flower that measures about ten or twelve millimeters across. I heard they were used as early hedgerow fences as well. Thanks for commenting!

07-12-2021, 04:09 PM	#5
blues_hawk Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Patrick Co. Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,534 Original Poster	Originally posted by reh321 White flowers are always difficult to photograph, but you have done a good job of getting it and the darker areas without washing out the flower itself. Thank you! The nearly perpetual clouds may have helped a little.