Summer and Roses just seem to go together. I love visiting the local botanical gardens and photographing their roses. Brookside Gardens in Wheaton, Maryland has beautiful roses blooming from June through September.

I notice that I’ve photographed a number of roses in various shades of pink – so thought I’d share them with you.

Rainbow Sorbet Rose © 2013 Patty Hankins

Love & Peace Rose © 2013 Patty Hankins

Rose Parade Rose © 2013 Patty Hankins

Elle Rose © 2013 Patty Hankins

Love & Peace Rose © 2013 Patty Hankins

Rainbow Sorbet Rose © 2013 Patty Hankins

Versicolor Roses © 2013 Patty Hankins