Wrapped In Ribbon

I have never noticed how colorful and patterned this part of the Magnolia is before! The red checked portion on the left looks like ribbon to me but it isn't. That is how it grows!

[Darlene]

Wow, what a ton of detail. Love this shot, Katy. I have never seen magnolias at this stage. FAV

[Vicki Dixon]

they are one of God's masterpieces! beautiful shot!

[Vicki Dixon]

fav

[Deb]

Great detail! I love what we can see through a macro lens :D

[Leslie]

What a great shot . I didn't know this is how the bud looks . They are beautiful flowers

[Jill Peck Vona]

terrific. great shot. FAV

[Jason Daniels]

cool.

[katy]

@darsphotos I have never paid attention to them before so I had to research a bit but this is after the petals fall off and the seed pod starts to develop. you are so kind to FAv so many of my shots! Thanks very much.

[katy]

@vickisfotos Thanks for the FAV Vicki and you are so right!

[katy]

@deburahiru Thanks, Deb! There is always something new to discover for sure!

[katy]

@lesip This is after the petals fall off actually. It is the beginning of the seed pod! Thanks, Leslie!

[katy]

@jpvona I am so glad you like it enough to FAv it! thanks, Jill

[katy]

@bobfoto Thanks, Jason! I appreciate you taking the time!

[Rick Schies]

That is some fine close-up work

[Diane]

Great detail!

[Jason Daniels]

@grammyn - oh I love Magnolias.

[MaryBeth Dailey]

I have been noticing the same thing since there is a big magnolia by our driveway at the lake. They are cool in every stage! The brown stuff above the 'ribbon" is neat too. Like a block of cheese that someone cut slices off. Just brown. Brown cheese?Gross. Hahahahahaha I also noticed that blossoms really only last ONE DAY. Wow. They are like dragonflies...brilliant, but short lived.