Magnolia Blossoms - Springtime - Monochromemonday

dmcamera (61) in monochromemonday • 7 years ago

One of the things I love about living in Florida, is seeing the magnolia trees blossom in the springtime.

I photographed this image while walking in our neighborhood one spring.

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Image © Diane Macdonald. All Rights Reserved.

Many thanks to @old-guy-photos for initiating #monochromemonday

Camera Used: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Lens: EF100mm f/2.8 Macro USM
Camera Settings: 1/125 sec; f/18; ISO 800
Software: Adobe Photoshop®, Adobe Camera Raw and nik Collections silver Efex Pro 2

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dmcamera (61) · 7 years ago

Thanks @alchemage!

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countrygirl (66) · 7 years ago

In all of my visits to Florida, I don't recall ever seeing a magnolia tree or bush. I've seen them here in Ontario and they have a beautiful scent. Lovely shot @dmcamera!

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dmcamera (61) · 7 years ago

Thanks! :-) These are not the same magnolias as the ones that grow in cooler climates. I have photos of my kids next to Japanese magnolias in Canada, but these are Magnolia Grandiflora. Some streets are lined with them. They are a symbol of the American South because they only grow in the south eastern United States. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnolia_grandiflora

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countrygirl (66) · 7 years ago

Ah, I did not know this. I like to watch a tv show called Fixer Upper - know it? The couple are from Waco Texas and their signature is to plant a magnolia at each house they rennovate. I just heard, sadly, that they are not returning to tv - family issues - you know how the gossip goes. I loved their personality and the work they do is amazing.

Back to you ... hehe...you now a lot about plants. Are you a backyard arborist or did you take courses?

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dmcamera (61) · 7 years ago

Haha. No! I read A LOT! I have been a bookworm all my life. Also, because I have been a stock photographer for over 20 years, I have always had to research every image very carefully before submitting it to the agencies - and with well over 7,000 images on line...... ! The trees planted in Texas would be the same as ours - Magnolia Grandiflora. The blossoms are huge - up to 12 inches in diameter!