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I picked these Cecile Brunner climbing roses out of our garden...they have the loveliest fragrance! The book is Shakespeare (Romeo & Juliet), printed in 1901. It's part of a collection of 16 Shakespeare books that we have.
Florabella textures: Vintage, Attache and Ginger overlay
Explore ~ February 22, 2010
This photo was taken on February 22, 2010 using a Nikon D80.
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rosy outlook photography, Julianna Collett Photography, PHOTO[♥]JUNKY, C♥lleen, and 388 other people added this photo to their favorites.
rosy outlook photography (28 months ago | reply)
this is so romantic!
Julianna Collett Photography (28 months ago | reply)
Love Love!
t does wool~away (28 months ago | reply)
oh...I agree.romantic and I love the vintage appeal Claire~
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{bex} (28 months ago | reply)
Absolutely beautiful!
Annemieke_5 (28 months ago | reply)
I can almost smell the roses - and the book! Great mood.
PHOTO[♥]JUNKY (28 months ago | reply)
WOW... Love these old pages and texture in that book! Those pink flowers are so beautiful.. they look so delicate.. I can totally see this photo hanging in Pottery Barn or something!! How lovely!! FAVE 4 sure!!
C♥lleen (28 months ago | reply)
So perfectly beautiful!
dream.crb (28 months ago | reply)
this is perfection
LouiseGeoghegan (28 months ago | reply)
Really beautiful, love the texture of the page edges and the pale colour of the flowers,
Dandelion Photo . (28 months ago | reply)
I love Shakespeare and roses, beautiful composition and treatment :)
Wish my roses were blooming LOL !
Alice M. Wingerden (28 months ago | reply)
beautiful!
fullofbliss (28 months ago | reply)
Oooh wow!!! This literally just took my breath away. Really so gorgeous! I think this is one of my favorite images ever. I would hang this in my house right this minute! Absolutely stunning work....adore, adore!
ells ojala (28 months ago | reply)
Goodness! Wow! Straight out of a fairytale!
Kathy Deur Photography [deleted] (28 months ago | reply)
You have such a delicate and special style, this like all your work is just fabulous. Love the textures, gives that real aged look... excellent image.
rosina w. photography {rosina} (28 months ago | reply)
Oh Claire..where did you get the book? I LOVE the binding..I just love old things. The flowers are gorgeous. All together, this looks so soft, yet it has a strong presence. Love it! :)
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rosina w. photography {rosina} (28 months ago | reply)
I agree with Kathy--delicate is the word!
68beats (28 months ago | reply)
so beautiful and romantic,Claire x
cinnamon girl ♡ (28 months ago | reply)
so beautiful claire! i love the pink and those old old pages... so lovely!
[ Edith ] (28 months ago | reply)
This is soo gorgeous! Perfect! I wish I had more fave buttons for this one :)
practically perfect e (28 months ago | reply)
absolutely beautiful..
Chasing J Bird {rosie.f} (28 months ago | reply)
So pretty. I love the vintage and roses combo.
Robin~All Things Heart and Home (28 months ago | reply)
The colors are so soft and delicious. That lovely old book is the perfect backdrop...
Kim Klassen (28 months ago | reply)
so completely AMAZING claire... the worn pages... the soft colors.. just so perfect!
lynda*naranjo [deleted] (28 months ago | reply)
so gorgeous, Claire! love, love, love those worn pages! the roses are perfect. I'm wondering how great it must be to pick roses from your garden in february. :)
raehein (28 months ago | reply)
lovely. beautiful tones and softness.
AM Fotografia (28 months ago | reply)
this is precious! <3
StevenBrisson {Busy} (28 months ago | reply)
So delicate, tonal and beautiful--this is luscious image belongs on the cover of a book!
photos and tea (28 months ago | reply)
This is so lovely. I love the ragged edges to the pages (but where are the words?). I love the processing - the tone, the light, the texture. All add to the vintage feel.
bill barber (28 months ago | reply)
Nice Victorian feel to this
CindyLou3039 (28 months ago | reply)
lovely, beautiful delicate soft, romantic! all that in one little pic
and only you Claire could do THAT!
Arlyne VanHook Photography {Yup..its been a while} (28 months ago | reply)
Stunning capture!! Beautifully composed
Cate {S.} (28 months ago | reply)
Claire, you are so cool. :) But seriously, you have your own rose garden, a print of Romeo & Juliet from 1901, and your photos are fantastic. LOVE IT!
brett.alexandra [deleted] (28 months ago | reply)
sooo beautifully done!
asanova.svetlana (28 months ago | reply)
this is gorgeous!
krispycrunch6 (28 months ago | reply)
this is soooo lovely..I LOVE old books and roses...gorgeous image....
brownpaperpackages (28 months ago | reply)
Oh! my goodness - instant fave!
What a faboulas book to own! Is it yours I wonder? Love those tattered pages.
Diana827 (28 months ago | reply)
A beautiful combination! I want roses!!! All in good time!
Cakau ♥ (28 months ago | reply)
So beautiful, love it:-)
basimmons (28 months ago | reply)
Stunning! Your composition and processing is superb.
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DreamsOfNyssa (28 months ago | reply)
Awesome! Awesome! I love everything about this!
Suki_Photography {Sandra} (28 months ago | reply)
I love love love this old book.
dbalyoz (28 months ago | reply)
both are gorgeous. big question: which smells better??? :) fabulous work claire...
{machel spence} aka..."mushroom queen" (28 months ago | reply)
This is just too beautiful for words!!! When I first clicked on it I immediately thought of Shakespeare! Love the detail and light, perfect composition as well...you are so inspiring my friend! m-
brownies and butterflies (28 months ago | reply)
romantic !
beautifully done.
{Hayley Johnson} (28 months ago | reply)
OMG!!!!!!! WOW!!!! I can not tell you how much I adore this it is absolutely beautiful and calming and soft, I LOVE LOVE LOVE this!!!!!!!!
FAVE!!!
irene ~~~ (28 months ago | reply)
stunning compo brilliant work
My Inner Child (slowly catching up) (28 months ago | reply)
this is so beautiful Claire!
kellie.j. (28 months ago | reply)
oh my! 1901? That is amazing! What an incredible find - or were they in the family? Just gorgeous, though, the whole thing - I love the roses too. I never have the words to describe the way I feel about your work. It's just beautiful, Claire.
annie.manning {paint the moon} (28 months ago | reply)
Gorgeous, Claire! I love how the roses look almost as distressed as the books with their little ruffled edges. So pretty!
ImagesByClaire (28 months ago | reply)
Thank you so very much for the comments everyone. You're so kind.
About the books, they belonged to the previous owner of the house. When my husband bought our house back in 87, she asked if he could keep them and she'd be back to get them at a later date (she moved to Washington state). Well, she never returned for them, and she passed away a couple of years ago and had no children....so I guess they're ours now, unless someone in her family wants them. They are so beautiful, and a true collector's item!