Today’s challenge was something to do with water. We were told we could stay simple or get festive. I chose somewhere in between.

I took some water, a glass, my mini-roses in various shades of living and withering and, voila!

I chose this one because of the dark background on the upper third (inside of a shaded bush) and the water droplets on the outside as well as the water bubbles on the flowers themselves. And just because I felt like it.

Some outtakes that made me smile.

Interesting tidbit: those roses are all from the same bush. They are coral when they first bloom. As they wither, they become a deep pink color. They’re lovely. I adore them.

Lastly, this photo was taken while out on assignment today. A wonderful and friendly lady was watering her plants despite the 90 degree weather. I fell in love with how perfect her cone flowers were, and she let me take a photo.

There’s still time to join Picture Summer. GO!