Spring Blooms: Saucer Magnolia (Original Photos)

in #photography7 years ago

The early spring magnolia blossoms are in abundance now. The Saucer Magnolia tree's blossoms are dazzling their colors.

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Original Photo: Canon EOS 7D; f/20; 1/30 sec.; ISO-100; 135mm

The Saucer Magnolia tree in my backyard is a real show-stopper when it blossoms.

Photographs taken during April 2018.

Saucer Magnolia Tree

The Saucer Magnolia tree has pink and white blooms in the early spring. The tree grows to a height of 10 to 20 feet and has a spread of 20 to 30 feet. The tree can be grown in plant hardiness zones 4 to 9. You can purchase Saucer Magnolia trees from Amazon.com.

USDA Zone Map


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Buds on 16 April 2018

Here is a picture of the buds on the Royal Star Magnolia tree beginning to show signs of opening.

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Original Photo: Canon EOS 7D; f/13; 1/30 sec.; ISO-100; 33mm

First Blooms on 24 April 2018

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Original Photo: Canon EOS 7D; f/20; 1/30 sec.; ISO-100; 135mm

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Original Photo: Canon EOS 7D; f/20; 1/30 sec.; ISO-100; 135mm

More Blooms on 25 April 2018

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Original Photo: Canon EOS 7D; f/20; 1/25 sec.; ISO-100; 28mm

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Original Photo: Canon EOS 7D; f/20; 1/25 sec.; ISO-100; 28mm

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Original Photo: Canon EOS 7D; f/20; 1/25 sec.; ISO-100; 112mm

Full Blooms on 25 April 2018

This picture was taken through a somewhat dirty window.

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Original Photo: Canon EOS 7D; f/9; 1/30 sec.; ISO-100; 85mm

Equipment

ItemDescription
CameraCanon EOS 7D
LensCanon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom
FiltersTiffen UV Protection Filter, Tiffen Circular Polarizer Glass Filter

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Photo Editing

Video editing performed with Adobe Primiere Elements 2018. Affiliate link to Amazon.com provided for your convenience.

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Beautiful shots this is really cool to see wow :)

Dear, the Magnolia tree is beautiful.
The best thing about spring is how the trees bloom. I would like to be there looking at the tree Magnolia through your window, @etcmike.

Beautiful flower, beautiful photo, you are very good with the camera.

Great photography sir. Really impressing writing as well. 👍

nice flower with elegant color, perfect photography.@etmike.😊

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Just put some of those made of silk in some Christmas garlands.... beautiful blossoms. I especially like the shot from the not so stellar clean window, the blooms are lovely!

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