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January 16, 2011 by Kala

I love love love magnolia blossoms.

Posted in Nature Photography | Tagged magnolia | 194 Comments

194 Responses

on January 16, 2011 at 8:30 pm | Reply David

Beautiful. Delicate. Nice balance. Lovely shades.

You should frame this one and put it on the wall. Seriously.
David/ Tropical Texana/ Houston
- on January 20, 2011 at 9:58 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks David.
on January 16, 2011 at 9:19 pm | Reply Evelyn

Beautiful. I love the limited palette.
- on January 20, 2011 at 9:58 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Evelyn.
on January 16, 2011 at 9:24 pm | Reply EG Wow, Canada

I like how you’ve played with this photo.
- on January 20, 2011 at 9:58 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks EG
on January 16, 2011 at 9:42 pm | Reply Krunal

love the bluish whites
- on January 20, 2011 at 9:58 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Krunal
on January 16, 2011 at 9:54 pm | Reply Angela

This just draws me in…it’s so dreamy. Reminds me of my grandma’s house on a summer day.
- on January 20, 2011 at 9:59 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Angela
on January 16, 2011 at 10:28 pm | Reply Colleen

Love the color on this one!
- on January 20, 2011 at 9:59 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thank you Colleen
on January 16, 2011 at 10:43 pm | Reply Michael Rawluk

I love the way all the lighter parts are broken by the lines.
- on January 20, 2011 at 9:59 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Michael!
on January 16, 2011 at 10:45 pm | Reply mickespinosa

Wonderful capture!!

Have a nice week!
- on January 20, 2011 at 9:59 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thank you!
on January 16, 2011 at 10:59 pm | Reply Carletta

I have to piggyback on what Angela said – it is very dreamy and romantic.
Love the title.
- on January 20, 2011 at 9:59 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Carletta
on January 17, 2011 at 12:15 am | Reply Aksel

I like the blue colours in this one and the transparacy….the composition is also spot on
- on January 20, 2011 at 9:59 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Aksel
on January 17, 2011 at 12:18 am | Reply Yvon

nice original capture
- on January 20, 2011 at 9:59 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Yvon
on January 17, 2011 at 12:43 am | Reply manola

une belle finesse.. adorable photo..;-))))
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:00 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Manola
on January 17, 2011 at 12:56 am | Reply Visioplanet Photography

Kala, you have got to write a tutorial as to how you do the painting effect on your photographs. They’re just beautiful..
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:00 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thank you. I’ll see what I can do about putting together a tutorial.
on January 17, 2011 at 1:02 am | Reply Regina

Wow so beautiful!
Have a great week ahead.
xo
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:01 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Regina
on January 17, 2011 at 1:20 am | Reply Gattina

Beautiful ! such soft colors !
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:01 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Gattina!
on January 17, 2011 at 1:25 am | Reply Marie

superbes tons bleus, et beau rendu.
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:01 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Cheers Marie
on January 17, 2011 at 1:30 am | Reply Samson

nicely done, love the final effect… I agree with Visioplanet Photography, you gotta teach us some of your tricks

Regards
Samson
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:01 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Samson!
on January 17, 2011 at 1:32 am | Reply Monique

Gorgeous photo of these flowers! They remind me of butterflies dancing in the sun!
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:01 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Monique!
on January 17, 2011 at 1:42 am | Reply jpla

C’est très joli ! Je te souhaite une bonne journée
JP
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:02 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Cheers JP, and thank you.
on January 17, 2011 at 1:43 am | Reply Serline

Oops, typo…

I’m going to be a contrarian on this one; the pale tones make me a little sad… I definitely prefer the colorful ones you usually share here ;-(
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:03 pm | Reply Kala
  
  I see the sadness too. Sometimes that’s how I feel, so maybe that is why the photo looks that way.
on January 17, 2011 at 1:52 am | Reply life ramblings

how gorgeous. i like the simplicity of the photo.
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:03 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thank you
on January 17, 2011 at 2:13 am | Reply A Year In My Garden

That’s pretty – I like the blue tones
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:03 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks much
on January 17, 2011 at 2:30 am | Reply Birgitta

Beautiful soft blue!
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:03 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Birgitta!
on January 17, 2011 at 2:36 am | Reply Camilla "Lillagul"

Lovely blue colored Magnolias !
Thank´s for your comment on my cat
Have a nice week !
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:03 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thank you Camilla!
on January 17, 2011 at 3:09 am | Reply birdy

That’s another fantastic shot.
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:04 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks birdy
on January 17, 2011 at 5:23 am | Reply Amanda

Beautiful! Almost monochromatic with the hint of blue makes it very dream like.
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:04 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Amanda
on January 17, 2011 at 5:30 am | Reply Hootin' Anni

Gorgeous, wonderful blue lighting effect….but as I skimmed through your blog, I must say that one of the “Eagle Has Landed”….just blew me away.

FOR THE SHELL OF IT

http://hootin–anni.blogspot.com/2011/01/this-post-isjust-for-shell-of-it.html

Hope your Monday is treating you well!!!!
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:04 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Anni!
on January 17, 2011 at 5:38 am | Reply Magnus

What a absolute fabulous photo!

Have a great day.
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:04 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Magnus
on January 17, 2011 at 5:52 am | Reply Sidney

Very artistic ! Lovely! Love the softness…
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:04 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Sidney
on January 17, 2011 at 6:07 am | Reply Akaruiphoto

Nice blue tones and flowers.
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:04 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks.
on January 17, 2011 at 6:19 am | Reply lisa

So do I, and this photograph is just beautiful.
I love the tones and the composition!
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:05 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Lisa!
on January 17, 2011 at 6:21 am | Reply Journey Photographic

Lovely. I especially like the control of the focus in this shot.
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:05 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thank you!!
on January 17, 2011 at 6:21 am | Reply Martina Egli

That’s an incredibly beautiful, tender and delicate photograph. I just love the different shades of blue… what an amazing image!
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:05 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Martina!
on January 17, 2011 at 6:33 am | Reply Victoria

This looks a bit like a Star Magnolia to me… before I retired… I would walk by one at work every day… when I would see the buds begin to open… I KNEW spring and warmer weather was around the corner! Love your treatment of this one… composition and color tones are just beautiful!
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:05 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Victoria!
on January 17, 2011 at 6:55 am | Reply Trish

really nice, I like the blue tones. I with shoot B&W, and occassionally sepia, however I haven’t played with color. After seeing this I might have to.
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:06 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Trish. I love playing with color.
on January 17, 2011 at 7:11 am | Reply belbe

Blue is my favorite color
Bien à toi !
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:06 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Yay!
on January 17, 2011 at 8:00 am | Reply Flower Photography

Thanks for visiting my blog and commenting Could you please tell me what a Dof? is thanks ;o)
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:07 pm | Reply Kala
  
  You’re welcome. DoF = depth of field. That means how much of the photo is in sharp focus vs. the blurred part.
on January 17, 2011 at 8:30 am | Reply Mumsy

It looks like a dancer to me, just beautiful and delicate!
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:08 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Mumsy!
on January 17, 2011 at 9:22 am | Reply Otto K.

this is really pretty. I like this result a lot.
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:08 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Otto!
on January 17, 2011 at 9:42 am | Reply Fokkio

Beautiful light. It’s like an image from a dream. Great work!
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:08 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Fokkio!
on January 17, 2011 at 9:49 am | Reply Rue Du Lavoir

J’aime beaucoup lorsque tu travailles tes photos en monochrome. Ce bleu est superbe. Il rappelle certaines ambiance japonaises…
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:08 pm | Reply Kala
  
  It does look a bit like a Japanese print.
on January 17, 2011 at 10:27 am | Reply joey

Very interesting, Kala! I like it
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:09 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Joey!
on January 17, 2011 at 10:56 am | Reply Henrietta

How great is that…WOW.That is really beautiful, I would hang that to my wall anytime:)
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:09 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Henrietta!
on January 17, 2011 at 11:12 am | Reply John Maslowski

Lovely natural patterns with beautiful soft light and tones. Stunning image!
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:09 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks John!
on January 17, 2011 at 11:19 am | Reply Tricia

Ohhh gorgeous! =)
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:09 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Tricia!
on January 17, 2011 at 11:56 am | Reply julie

STUNNING…love it!
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:09 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Julie
on January 17, 2011 at 12:38 pm | Reply justine

how exquisite, can’t wait for the spring and my first magnolia blossoms
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:09 pm | Reply Kala
  
  I know!
on January 17, 2011 at 1:00 pm | Reply Vicki

Kudos! Love the pattern, layers of focus and the dreamlike quality.
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:10 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Vicki!
on January 17, 2011 at 1:13 pm | Reply yiannis krikis

excellent processing and colors
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:10 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Yiannis
on January 17, 2011 at 1:19 pm | Reply Richard Geven

Superb processing Kala!! It’s simple but oh so beautiful! I realy like your shot’s;-)
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:10 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Richard!
on January 17, 2011 at 1:55 pm | Reply Quilly

Looks so pretty I can almost smell it!
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:10 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Quilly!
on January 17, 2011 at 1:58 pm | Reply Steve

They are especially pretty with this composition and cool toning.
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:10 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Steve
on January 17, 2011 at 2:02 pm | Reply Sarah

Gorgeous!
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:10 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Sarah!
on January 17, 2011 at 2:56 pm | Reply Kim, usa

Your comment inspire me all the time. Thanks for visiting my humble domain I do appreciate it.
Macro Monday
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:11 pm | Reply Kala
  
  I like visiting your blog! Thanks for stopping by here.
on January 17, 2011 at 2:59 pm | Reply Mark

Very nice, love the abstract nature of it
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:11 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Mark.
on January 17, 2011 at 3:35 pm | Reply Wandering Thought

Awesome, awesome photo I tell you, just love it!
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:11 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks!!
on January 17, 2011 at 5:22 pm | Reply tiffany franklin

so neat!
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:11 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Tiffany!
on January 17, 2011 at 6:39 pm | Reply London Caller

I am so used to magnolia in soft pink.
But this soft blue is very refreshing!!!
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:12 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Glad you like it LC.
on January 17, 2011 at 8:22 pm | Reply liz

this is very nice. Love the tones and soft contrasts.
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:12 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Liz.
on January 17, 2011 at 9:21 pm | Reply K. Michelle

Thank you for you kind comments! This is fantastic picture! It could be scanned over to print for fabric, so beautiful!
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:12 pm | Reply Kala
  
  It would make a nice pattern for a skirt or dress, wouldn’t it?
on January 17, 2011 at 10:04 pm | Reply Lisa's Chaos

This would make a wonderful fabric! I see a sundress to twirl in.
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:13 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Yes!
on January 18, 2011 at 12:18 am | Reply Kathleen

I love them too. I’ve never thought of them as winter flowers tho until seeing this photo ~ the cool palette has that feel.
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:13 pm | Reply Kala
  
  I tweaked the white balance in this shot.
on January 18, 2011 at 12:38 am | Reply fabrizio

spectacular hue, very good work
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:13 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Fabrizio.
on January 18, 2011 at 1:09 am | Reply Luiza

Very nice!
Sorry for too late answer. I will send you today my adres. I was a bit to busy the last days…

Have a nice day:-)

Luiza
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:14 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Ok Luiza.
on January 18, 2011 at 2:41 am | Reply bhupesh

STUNNING…

loved the tones and soft contrasts.

Bhupesh
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:15 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Bhupesh!
on January 18, 2011 at 5:58 am | Reply Doug Hickok

Such a wonderfully artful and stylish image. The simplicity and balance is amazing. It has the feel of an ink on rice paper drawing.
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:15 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Doug.
on January 18, 2011 at 7:32 am | Reply Blessing Reflections

Love looking at your photo since it’s like a dream! Gorgeous!
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:16 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks so much!
on January 18, 2011 at 7:44 am | Reply Christopher

Beautifully delicate–gorgeous image!
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:16 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Christopher!
on January 18, 2011 at 8:07 am | Reply Andrey Samolinov

Very subtle and balanced image
Really like this
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:16 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Andrey
on January 18, 2011 at 9:20 am | Reply SouthernSass

I do too! Really neat processing!
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:17 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks !
on January 18, 2011 at 9:51 am | Reply Nicole

Magnolia blossoms are some of my favorites too. Love the smell.
I love the treatment with the blue here.
That would make a lovely wedding or birthday card
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:17 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thank you Nicole!
on January 18, 2011 at 10:32 am | Reply Cerstin

Beautiful graphical in this color toning.
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:17 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Cerstin.
on January 18, 2011 at 11:24 am | Reply Pavan Kaul

Most beautiful and delicately captured!
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:18 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Pavan!
on January 18, 2011 at 12:13 pm | Reply sherri

So very pretty and delicate. Aptly named:-)
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:18 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Sherri
on January 18, 2011 at 12:55 pm | Reply yepa

so delicate !!! amazing !!!
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:18 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Yepa!
on January 18, 2011 at 1:27 pm | Reply Conny

This is soooo beautiful!
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:18 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Conny!
on January 18, 2011 at 2:44 pm | Reply nazzareno

A beautiful and delicate composition, as the last rays of sun before the sunset.
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:19 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Nazzareno
on January 18, 2011 at 3:12 pm | Reply mcralf

And i love love love your pictures…
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:19 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thank so much.
on January 18, 2011 at 3:47 pm | Reply Marcie

Gorgeous..unusual color and processing. Beautiful!
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:19 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Marcie!
on January 18, 2011 at 8:37 pm | Reply Krista

I love this shot! It has such a cold wintery coolness to it, but it is still absolutely stunning!
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:19 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Krista!
on January 19, 2011 at 11:19 am | Reply rebecca

Me too and this treatment is just perfect.
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:20 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Rebecca.
on January 19, 2011 at 12:14 pm | Reply Misty

Love your photos! Just found your blog. Feel free to check out mine. http://throughaphotographerseyes.blogspot.com/
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:20 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks for stopping by Misty. I will definitely check out your blog.
on January 19, 2011 at 5:33 pm | Reply Dances Of Dreams

It is just beautiful! Magnolia is a gorgeous flower..
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:20 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thank you and yes!
on January 20, 2011 at 8:15 am | Reply yz

beautiful
like a cyanotype
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:21 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks yz
on January 20, 2011 at 9:11 am | Reply Piyush Garyali

Dreamy with some excellent hues. Love it!
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:21 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Piyush!
on January 20, 2011 at 11:12 am | Reply george

I thought it was a snow scene – until I read the caption. A lovely chaotic abstract….
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:21 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks George.
on January 20, 2011 at 3:06 pm | Reply dutchbaby

Me too! Magnolias are magic!
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:21 pm | Reply Kala
  
  They are!
on January 20, 2011 at 3:47 pm | Reply Scriber's Web

Lovely! This one looks just like a japanese painting!
- on January 20, 2011 at 10:21 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thank you and I agree!
on January 21, 2011 at 7:54 pm | Reply Peter

I think that your light touch has made a beautiful painting once again Kala….with all of the comments i don’t know how you keep up with it and still have time to post new ones……or to visit other sites:D
BTW thanks for your visit today…..peter:)
- on January 23, 2011 at 10:33 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks for stopping by Peter!
on January 22, 2011 at 9:55 am | Reply crash

beautiful shot! very dreamy
- on January 23, 2011 at 10:34 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Glad you like it !
on January 23, 2011 at 7:13 am | Reply Petra

simply beautiful
- on January 23, 2011 at 10:34 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thank you Petra
on January 24, 2011 at 1:37 am | Reply Maia

Beautiful blue scene.
- on January 24, 2011 at 1:58 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Maia!
on January 24, 2011 at 11:01 am | Reply Michelle

Absolutley beautiful, the blue tones are lovely!
- on January 24, 2011 at 11:50 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Michelle!
on January 24, 2011 at 8:41 pm | Reply Coffee Break Mama

Oooh, I love everything about this one. So beautiful.
- on January 25, 2011 at 8:45 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks much !
on January 26, 2011 at 4:41 am | Reply joshi daniel

superb!
- on January 26, 2011 at 8:24 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Joshi!
on February 1, 2011 at 11:25 am | Reply Nature's Beauty

truly enjoyed watching your images! beautiful!
- on February 1, 2011 at 11:44 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks very much !
on February 6, 2011 at 12:08 am | Reply snowleopard

Lovely silhouette and the blue tone makes it even better.

-
Photo Blog: http://snowleopardshoots.wordpress.com/
- on February 7, 2011 at 1:38 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thank you .

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