Reflections on Roses

Reflections on Roses   Originally uploaded by randubnick

The excitement of New Year's Eve seemed long gone this morning.  And today didn't seem like much of a holiday as I spent it digging out my car, running errands, and catching up with work. The highlight of the day was shaping up to be a hot chocolate on the way to do a grocery run at BJ's Wholesale.  As I slogged through BJ's in my parka, felt hat, scarf, and wet boots,  I felt very far from the Pasadena Rose Parade.  But on the way to the check out stand, I passed a display of roses, so I stopped to take pictures with my digital camera.  Tonight I edited them, and this is one of the best photos.  I like the way the roses are reflected in the cellophane wrapper.  I am happy with this photo just as it is, but tonight I also posterized this photo in Painter, and am very excited with the way it turned out.  I will publish the posterized version here tomorrow.  I guess it pays to stop and smell the roses, no matter when and where you find them.