2008.10.18 - Day ? :

I've tried to take this shot previously, but I lacked two things at that time: control over my lighting and a lens that could get close enough.

The rose is one of a dozen I gave Irene on our anniversary earlier this week.

Uncropped, unadjusted, and unedited beyond removing a dust spot.

2008.10.18 - Day ? :

I've tried to take this shot previously, but I lacked two things at that time: control over my lighting and a lens that could get close enough.

The rose is one of a dozen I gave Irene on our anniversary earlier this week.

Uncropped, unadjusted, and unedited beyond removing a dust spot.