Sixteen candles

Sixteen candles, originally uploaded by Bruce M Walker.

My nieces celebrated their birthdays recently. They claim they don't feel any older. I know that I do.

Hansa rosebud

Hansa rosebud, originally uploaded by Bruce M Walker.

This has got to be my favourite of the roses. The heady perfume from a large Hansa shrub can simply knock you down, it's so fragrant. I wish that my Pentax could capture smells! :)