White Blooming Magnolia

Some of the magnolia buds survived the recent cold snap undamaged and bloomed magnificently today. I found this White Magnolia blossom on the grounds of the Red Cross headquarters.

[Becca Hayes]

Wow! Stunning photo!!

[Khawbecker]

@hoosierhokie Thank you, Becca! :)

[*lynn]

Gorgeous shot, especially with the blue sky.

[Hondo]

Great lighting. Looks like it was such a nice day!

[Gena Pegg]

This is so lovely against the blue sky and framed by the branches. Love the touch of pink in the petals..

[Shelley]

A beautiful capture and love the bright blue sky. Great composition.

[Deborah Ortiz]

I love the close up and shadows.

[Taffy]

These colors are spectacular!

[mikeharris]

Blooming good shot.

[Linsey]

Beautiful! fav.

[Peter Dulis]

Wonderful capture ...

[virtualbrownie]

I do love magnolia - this is a lovely capture

[carol white]

Lovely light,beautiful capture!!

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

Very pretty and an instant FAV from me.

[Rachel]

Beautiful close framing against that fabulous blue sky :-)

[tony gig]

Instant Fav, fabulous close up and focus K.

[Islandgirl]

Love the colors and shadows!

[Khawbecker]

@lynnz Thanks, Lynn. I was so glad to see the blue sky after a long weekend of rain, sleet and snow.

[Khawbecker]

@hondo Thanks, Hondo. It was a definite improvement over the weekend weather. Quite windy, but clear and sunny. :)

[Khawbecker]

@eyesmile Thanks, Gena. The wind kept jostling this flower, so I was holding my breath and waiting for a break in the wind. I finally got it! Phew!

[Khawbecker]

@moxy Thanks, Shelley!

[Khawbecker]

@deborahortiz Thanks, Debbie. :)

[Khawbecker]

@taffy Thanks, Taffy!

[Khawbecker]

@pools82 Thanks, Mike! :)

[Khawbecker]

@kiscsillag Thanks, Linsey, and thank you for the fav!

[Khawbecker]

@pdulis Thanks, Peter. :)

[Khawbecker]

@virtualbrownie Thank you! :)

[Khawbecker]

@carolmw Thank you, Carol!

[Khawbecker]

@ladymagpie Thank you, Heather. I really appreciate the fav! :)

[Khawbecker]

@tryingforsighs Thanks, Rachel. :)

[Khawbecker]

@tonygig Thanks, Tony! I really appreciate the fav!

[Khawbecker]

@radiogirl Thank you!

[David Ortiz Jr]

Fantastic detail! Lovely flower. Great picture Karen!

[Khawbecker]

@davydo Thanks, Dave. :)

[Claire]

Beautiful shot. Such details

[Otter Lyons]

Wonderful lighting, color, focus,everything! :)

[Khawbecker]

@claireuk Thanks, Claire. :)

[Khawbecker]

@otter Thanks, Otter!