I’m sitting out on the patio as I write this. It’s been the first really hot day of the season, 94 degrees. The sun has retreated now and the breeze refreshes. I glanced up and saw this scene across the garden, and couldn’t resist taking a photo. In my mind’s eye, it is a painting.
Photo taken with iPhone 4s, using ArtistaOil app.

That’s really nicely done, Angeline.
Thanks Tita buds…glad you stopped by.
Lovely! The small purple flowers play off the rose nicely.
Thanks Susan. They are a nice combination.
nice full rose. Looks good.
Thanks A. I really like how this rose opened up.
That came out really nice.
Thanks David. Just a dab of ArtistaOil. I looked back at the untouched version, and it is almost the same.
Joy’s of summer to come!
Indeed! I have that small bush that this rose is on, and then a large one next to it that climbs on the fence. Really an enjoyment to look out and see.
I really like that beautiful deep pink against the bluey-charcoal background – sooo dramatic.
Me too, thanks. Thank you for the color description on the fence…I could never quite put my finger on it.
Oh, you’re very welcome Angeline – I’m always a fount of word inventions:)
It IS a painting – and a gorgeous one! Beautiful composition and quality!
Thanks Jo. Coming from such an accomplished artist, your comment means so much.