Roses 2014

Roses and Rose Photographs, 2014

Roses in Albuquerque in 2014 continued to suffer the effects of the prolonged drought in the Southwest. Albuquerque has devised a very effective way to encourage residents to reduce their use of water. We do not (yet) have formal rationing for most private users. However, the water bill is on a sliding scale based on use. The more water a person uses, the higher the rate becomes. Let me assure you, that is a very effective way to encourage people to be aware of their use of water.

I have decreased the number of roses I am currently growing. The ones I have kept are ones that mean something special to me, each for different reasons. I have spent more time photographing the roses I do have (as well as many other things). The roses on this page are roses I grew (with the exception of the image of Dr. Huey, taken on the First Annual Dr. Huey Rose Tour of the Corrales Rose Society, and the back cover of the 2014 American Rose Annual) and photographed in 2014.

King of Show in Photography, ARS 2014 Fall National Convention
Best of Show in Photography, Albuquerque Spring 2014 Rose Show

Spray of rose, ‘Dream Weaver.’ Image awarded ‘Queen’ at the ARS Fall 2014 National Convention.

: “Gemini” – Creative Interpretation King of Show in Photography, ARS 2014 Fall National Convention Best of Show in Photography, Albuquerque Spring 2014 Rose Show

: Spray of ‘Dream Weaver,’ Queen of Show in Photography at the 2014 ARS Fall National

: Miniature rose, ‘Child’s Play,’ fully open, stamens showing Blue Ribbon and Best of Section, Fully Open Roses, 2014 ARS Fall National Rose Show and Convention

: Hips of Miniature Rose Yoyo Blue Ribbon and Best of Section Rose Potpourri

: Rose Gemini Best of Section, Albuquerque 2014 Spring Rose Show Blue Ribbon in Photography, ARS 2014 Fall National Rose Show and Convention

: Best of Black and White Challenge Class, Albuquerque 2014 Spring Rose Show Blue Ribbon, ARS 2014 Fall National Rose Show and Convention

: Shrub Rose Distant Drums Best of Theme, “The Artistic Rose,” Albuquerque 2014 Spring Rose Show

: Miniature Rose, ‘Child’s Play’ Blue Ribbon, ARS 2014 Fall National Rose Show and Convention

: The wonderful rose, ‘Gemini,’ shown here fully open with stamens showing Blue Ribbon, ARS 2014 Fall National Rose Show and Convention

: Old Garden Rose, Hybrid bracteata 1918 Mermaid

: Rose Mermaid Front cover, 2014 American Rose Annual

: Back Cover, 2014 American Rose Annual “Roses in Red, White, and Blue American Landscape”

: A stunning miniature rose with distinctive reflex petals – Glowing Amber Blue Ribbon at the ARS 2014 Fall National Rose Show and Convention

: Veterans’ Honor – Creative Interpretation Blue Ribbon, ARS 2014 Fall National Rose Show and Convention. Honorable Mention at the small 2014 Santa Fe Rose Show, highlighting once again the need for standardized judging guidelines and especially ARS accredited rose judges (and especially judges chairs) who also possess recognizable photography credentials.

: Rose Dr. Huey, often used as root stock for other roses grown for blooms. Blue Ribbon, ARS 2014 Fall National Show and Convention. Honorable Mention at the small Santa Fe show, once again highlighting the need for standardized judging guidelines, and judges (especially judges chairs) who are ARS accredited judges with recognized photography credentials.

: Spray of miniature rose, Foolish Pleasure Blue Ribbon, ARS 2014 Fall National Rose Show and Convention. Third place at Santa Fe’s small local show, highlighting the need for standardized guidelines and judges (especially judges chairs) who are ARS accredited judges and who are also photographers with recognized credentials.