REDISCOVERING MYSELF THROUGH PHOTOGRAPHY

Saturday, April 28, 2012

The City Magnolia Tree

In college, I called these "tulip trees," because "magnolia" was a flower I associated only with the South.  It turns out that magnolias can be grown in less-temperate climates such as NE Oregon, too. This particular one grows next to a pretty house tucked in between a mechanic shop for "foreign autos" and a used-car lot on the main street in La Grande, Oregon  Obviously, the house and tree have been there for a long time.

I'm choosing this first image for Madge's Weekly Top Shot.      













12 comments:

TexWisGirl said...

i, too, would consider that a tulip tree. but just lovely!

Anonymous said...

I've always loved magnolia blossoms and you've captured them beautifully :).
Stay inspired!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful blossoms!

Lisa Gordon said...

Oh my goodness, you had me at the first one my Friend!!
Evelyn, these are absolutely gorgeous. I am trying to pick a favorite, but that is just not going to happen.
Soooooo beautiful.
I wish you a wonderful weekend!

Candy C. said...

Gorgeous pictures! Love the lighting in the first one particularly! :)

Anonymous said...

SO gorgeous, soft and subtle pink! Thank you for sharing on Weekly Top Shot... :-)

Coloring Outside the Lines said...

Beautiful tulip tree- love the pinks!

A Creative Grace said...

Yes, absolutely gorgeous! I love that first one, simply beautiful :)

Silvina Soave said...

Espectaculares imágenes!!Muy bello tu blog!

Cheryl said...

Just beautiful. I have 2 of these trees in my yard - both are small but still the one had flowers this year.

Anonymous said...

I always associate magnolias w/ the south, too.. they ARE very beautiful, aren't they! Wonderful captures, Evelyn! =)

Sandra said...

I love the magnolia shsots, especially the second one.
I hardly recognized your blog this morning, it looks all different!
I like the pale turquoise parts for the photos which look good on the black background!