The only way I could think of to describe this wild rose soaking in the sunlight is "delicious"! Somehow I find them more beautiful that a lot of domestic roses. Research on the Net revealed that this wild pink rose is the 'Wood's Rose', or sometimes called Western Wild Rose, or Mountain Rose.

These roses are edible – "All parts of the plant are edible except for the highly irritating hairs around the seeds, however the petals and fruit are most often used. The ripe rose hips are tart, flavorful, and a good source of vitamin C. The flower petals can be added to salads, but the bitter, white base of the petals should be removed first. Tea can be made with the dried fruit, bark, young stems, or leaves." http://www.fireflyforest.com/flowers/3214/rosa-woodsii-woods-rose/)

All in all, a wonderful part of our landscape. Locally, they are now in full bloom in Delta Ponds, as well as elsewhere in the Willamette Valley and the mountains.