2nd Day of Spring -- Magnolias in the Park

[Ysarex]

Did some walking in the park this afternoon. I know I'm not supposed to photograph white flowers in direct sunlight but I do it anyway -- I like them. The park is full of magnolias. Fuji X-T2 w/60mm Rodagon.

 

[Space Face]

Any sign of spring is a welcome sight.

 

[smoke665]

Interesting, these are not the big petals, large blossoms we're accustomed to in the south. So much different that I had to look them up Magnolia stellata - Plant Finder

 

[Ysarex]

Interesting, these are not the big petals, large blossoms we're accustomed to in the south. So much different that I had to look them up Magnolia stellata - Plant Finder

Yep, colloquially around here they're called star magnolias. We've got the classic big flower petals version as well but they're a week behind these. These are the first trees to bloom here along with the forsythia. These star magnolia open and drop their flowers before their leaves open -- makes for a somewhat different look.

 

[zulu42]

I know I'm not supposed to photograph white flowers in direct sunlight but I do it anyway -- I like them.

That is a very serious violation, but beautifully exposed.

 

[smoke665]

We've got the classic big flower petals version as well but they're a week behind these.

We had a beautiful, big Magnolia at our old house. When it bloomed the whole yard smelled wonderful. I miss that big old tree.

 

[K9Kirk]

Soooo, that's what a magnolia looks like. I like it.

 

[nokk]

doesn't look like the magnolias i'm used to either, but beautifully done.

 

[Jeff15]

Lovely flowers.....