Bloom

Does friendship bud From silent seed Or bloom form From watered lips That tender touch A tempered truth Unspoken

A velvety rose in full bloom dotted by raindrops. (Rosa 'Olympiad')

2022 Nikon D3500, 55-200mm Lens + 68mm Extension Tube.

Photographed in situ, without the use of artificial lighting or staging. Photoshop only used for resizing.

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