Magnolia Grandiflora

The Southern Magnolias are now in bloom in Washington, D.C. This perfect blossom was on a tree next to the Interior Department. The stone of the building is in the background.

[Julie Chapa]

It is perfect! Great focus and detail. Fav.

[Khawbecker]

@tjchapa Thanks, Julie! I appreciate the fav also!

[Gena Pegg]

They are so magnificent!!! Just gorgeous = Fav

[John]

It's hard to top this magnificent bloom. I have been able to photoraph a number of them this spring and the scent... too amazing.

[tony gig]

Beautiful...Fav

[Peter_1966]

Great shot

[Tom]

Wonderful detail and texture

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Wonderful macro shot of such a pretty flower.

[Shelley]

Beautiful shot.

[carol white]

Beautiful capture!!

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

A lovely capture and a FAV from me.

[virtualbrownie]

So beautiful

[David Ortiz Jr]

Superb detail Karen! This looks like a bloom I saw earlier in your 365s, but here in even closer detail and sharpness! Superb eye!!

[vstap]

Lovely. Great detail & composition.

[Leslie]

amazing capture ...fav