Bud to Bloom

Just some cuttings I had from the trimmed magnolia tree, put them in a vase and they are starting to bloom. Got nine holes of golf today but my hand is really aching, probably the result of coming off the bike. Ah well, course was empty, fairly dry underfoot and sunny.

[Paul "Snapchap" Everest]

Fab shot. Not so sure that your hand is aching form coming off the bike or just coming... (It will stunt your growth and make you go bald, mate! :o))

[Padlock]

@steampowered So awful but i like you

[Judith Johnson]

Wow - you did well to get them to flower from a cutting. Lovely focus.

[Padlock]

@busylady Yes I have just put them in a vase of water, plenty of sun and away we go. Think more luck than judgement though Judith.

[Fisher Family]

Love the background as well as the buds. katharine

[Lyn Berriman]

Lovely dof. Great composition.

[David]

good DOF and selective focus

[Paula W]

Sounds like a pretty good day (apart from the dodgy hand) Really like the pastel coloured background.

[Phil]

So pretty, is it really time for magnolias or are they early too? Love them, and this is beautiful.

[tony gig]

Fantastic capture and wonderful soft Dof...Fav.

[Laurie]

Lovely composition! Gorgeous background! Hope your hand feels better! LOL @steampowered

[Padlock]

@luvmynynix He is such a wag isnt he!!

[Laurie]

@padlock Bahahahahaha!

[Gena Pegg]

This is so gorgeous. Ours in just about the same point of blooming...but I love you rich purple color! Liking the idea of taking some cuttings and bringing them indoors. Thanks for the idea!!

[Tony]

Lovely minimalist capture, love that hint of colour in the background.

[Heidi Parnell]

Pretty bud and pastel background :)

[Shanne]

lovely tones in this - sorry your hand is still hurting - these things can take a while to heal

[dh (delena)]

It's lovely to see some signs of spring.

[Boxplayer]

Love the dog, must go in search of magnolia.

[Gena Pegg]

I couldn't recall who had posted this and just remembered that it was a bit ahead of ours. I posted ours today ...so wondering if yours has opened yet?