16th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Tears Of A Rose

Thick droplets slide down fragrant red roses. Delicate petals funnel large raindrops over the edge and into the space below. What would humanity be like if we were to handle sorrow the same way roses deal with heavy burdens of rain?

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 05.2017
Date Uploaded: 11.2018
Photo Location: Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Camera: Canon PowerShot SX520 HS
Copyright: © Kelly Parsons