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Last week I was hoping for the frost and sunshine that the forecast promised, but with no luck. Instead a frosty morning arrived unexpectedly a couple of days ago. There was even some sun…ideal for photography!
The rose you see here is Zepherine Drouhin, a fragrant climber that has no thorns. (A thornless rose is a delight – no getting scratched when you’re weeding beside it.) It often has a few flowers left late in the year, so is a frequent subject in my frost pictures. Luckily, it is even in a helpful position – just where it is protected from the earliest sun by nearby trees, but where the sun can make it sparkle by the time I’m likely to be outside with my camera.
The rose’s position with regard to the sun makes a huge difference. One side of my garden catches the earliest sun. That means any frost there is very quick to melt and it is often gone before I can photograph it.
In contrast, the other side of the garden remains in deep shade for a long time. This side is where the flowers that get deeply frozen usually are, but there is much less light to play with. It occurs to me now, that I should bring a big reflector outside to see if I can reflect some sun onto subjects there. Why hadn’t I thought of that before? Hmm, in too much of a rush to get outside while there was still frost, I guess…❄
Ann Mackay: Inspired by Nature 
Now that you’ve reflected on reflected light, go for it. Looking forward to the results.
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Hehe! Though the next lot of frosty photos that you’ll see here will be a mix of those I made a few days ago and older ones that I’m processing now.
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I’ve always thought there’s something very special about December roses, a little bit of summer clinging on. They look gorgeous frosted, like crystallised petals on a wedding cake! 😊
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That’s a lovely thought – very appropriate for a wedding! I love to have these remains of summer still in the garden, reminding me that the next summer will come…
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I like the details in these macro shots, Ann!
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Thank you Indira! I’m grateful to have some frosty details to photograph! 🙂
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The way the combination of droplets and lingering frost are combined on the flowers is really nice. They make clear the process that’s happening as the sun both lights and warms your flowers. The unexpected appearance of the frost is one more reminder that we don’t always know what nature will do — reason enough to keep watching!
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And a reason to keep some warm clothes handy, so that they can be put on quickly – the sun and frost don’t wait! (Although when we do get a heavy frost there’s plenty of time. Then it’s a matter of endurance and resisting the siren call of a mug of hot coffee…) 🙂
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A frost rimed rose is so beautiful. Sadly all the flowers left here are rather soggy.
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I suspect the remaining flowers here will be looking sorry for themselves too, after the frost and now the rain. I haven’t had a look because I’m staying in and dry – time for some reading and planning!
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Agreed!
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🙂
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There is beauty in every phase of life, and we should celebrate every day! 😊
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Agreed! And beauty in winter time is something to enjoy! 🙂
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Yay to frosty and sunny mornings. Thank you for sharing your sparkling, frosted roses with us, Ann. Have fun experimenting with the reflector.
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It’s a pleasure to be able to share the frosty roses with you, Tanja! 🙂
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