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Warm Magnolia Nights

May 19, 2011 by Kala

Posted in Nature Photography | Tagged magnolia | 208 Comments

208 Responses

on May 19, 2011 at 10:51 pm | Reply joey

Another stunner, Kala!
- on May 22, 2011 at 10:21 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Joey!
on May 19, 2011 at 11:13 pm | Reply ....peter:)

Magic with your lens again Kala…..love your warn magnolia nights…..peter:)
- on May 22, 2011 at 10:24 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Peter
on May 20, 2011 at 12:04 am | Reply fabrizio

marvelous romanticism
- on May 22, 2011 at 10:28 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Fabrizio
on May 20, 2011 at 12:05 am | Reply Ginnie

The soft yellows and golds are like honey for the eyes, Kala.
- on May 22, 2011 at 10:28 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Ginnie
on May 20, 2011 at 12:29 am | Reply Justine

Love the tones and warm colour for night
- on May 22, 2011 at 10:30 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Justine!
on May 20, 2011 at 1:41 am | Reply ladyfi

Such gorgeous golden tones!
- on May 22, 2011 at 10:31 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks ladyfi
on May 20, 2011 at 2:13 am | Reply Mark

Very nice warm colours – love it
- on May 22, 2011 at 10:33 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Mark
on May 20, 2011 at 2:23 am | Reply Serline

So mellow, gives me a warm and fuzzy feeling… by the way, I could lend you my dogs, but they would totally ruin your peace and tranquility ;-P
- on May 22, 2011 at 10:35 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Serline
on May 20, 2011 at 2:49 am | Reply Chantal

your lighting is stunning
- on May 22, 2011 at 10:36 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Chantal
on May 20, 2011 at 3:44 am | Reply Laurette

A wonderful capture with beautiful warm and soft light. Well captured.
- on May 22, 2011 at 10:36 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Laurette
on May 20, 2011 at 3:49 am | Reply Anthony Samson

Just gorgeous, great shot Kala
- on May 22, 2011 at 10:38 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Samson!
on May 20, 2011 at 4:04 am | Reply kamana

another stunner!
- on May 22, 2011 at 10:39 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Kamana
on May 20, 2011 at 4:33 am | Reply blue sunset

MAGNIFICENT!!!!
- on May 22, 2011 at 10:40 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks!!!
on May 20, 2011 at 4:48 am | Reply Dina @ 4 Lettre Words

Gorgeous tones!
- on May 22, 2011 at 10:41 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Dina!
on May 20, 2011 at 4:48 am | Reply Sarah

Gorgeous. Love the light!
- on May 22, 2011 at 10:43 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Sarah!
on May 20, 2011 at 4:56 am | Reply Raw Thoughts And Feelings

Fabulous color and just magical to look at, Kala! Have a great weekend.
- on May 22, 2011 at 10:44 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Mumsy!
on May 20, 2011 at 5:40 am | Reply belbe

just like I was entering a sweet dream
- on May 22, 2011 at 10:46 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Bernard
on May 20, 2011 at 5:44 am | Reply Kerri

AWESOME!
- on May 22, 2011 at 10:50 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Kerri
on May 20, 2011 at 6:15 am | Reply danou

stunning !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! fantastic compo and light !!!
- on May 22, 2011 at 10:51 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Danou
on May 20, 2011 at 6:47 am | Reply Tasha

This is just gorgeous! I find myself loving all your work.
- on May 22, 2011 at 10:52 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thank you Tasha for the wonderful comment.
on May 20, 2011 at 7:53 am | Reply Tricia

When the pic loaded & I saw that color, I was blown away, but then I saw the title & WoW… you couldn’t have titled it more appropriately! =)
- on May 22, 2011 at 10:53 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thank you Trish!
on May 20, 2011 at 8:17 am | Reply Dimple

Beautiful, Kala. I like the way the blossoms stand out against the trunk and dark band at the bottom, then fade almost to nothing against the sky.
- on May 22, 2011 at 10:54 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Dimple
on May 20, 2011 at 8:21 am | Reply Al

Perfect combination of warm colors and excellent backlighting!
- on May 22, 2011 at 10:55 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Al
on May 20, 2011 at 8:25 am | Reply FULGENT

fantastic color and i love this tree ,beautiful week end
- on May 22, 2011 at 10:57 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks
on May 20, 2011 at 8:44 am | Reply Nik

awesome choice of tones and the detail in each branch is fantastic
- on May 22, 2011 at 10:58 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Nik
on May 20, 2011 at 9:13 am | Reply Danelle

Just gorgeous! Love the yellow.
- on May 22, 2011 at 11:00 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Danelle
on May 20, 2011 at 9:14 am | Reply Jessi

Gorgeous silhouette!
- on May 22, 2011 at 11:02 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Jessi
on May 20, 2011 at 10:00 am | Reply dona

Embracing feeling…
- on May 22, 2011 at 11:02 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Yes!
on May 20, 2011 at 11:11 am | Reply Marlie

I love the colors! Striking, and very fitting-ly named!
- on May 22, 2011 at 11:05 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Marlie
on May 20, 2011 at 11:44 am | Reply Conny

Splendid photograph, Kala! The colors and DoF are wonderful!
- on May 22, 2011 at 11:06 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Conny!
on May 20, 2011 at 12:15 pm | Reply Ana Lúcia

Poetic.
- on May 22, 2011 at 11:07 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks
on May 20, 2011 at 12:21 pm | Reply LissenToSWEDEN

I like the tone of warm night and golden light. Stunning
- on May 22, 2011 at 11:08 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Lissen
on May 20, 2011 at 12:29 pm | Reply Karen

Oh yes…stunning!
- on May 22, 2011 at 11:12 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Karen.
on May 20, 2011 at 12:38 pm | Reply Otto K.

love this vision in yellows.
- on May 22, 2011 at 11:13 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Otto
on May 20, 2011 at 12:39 pm | Reply Jane @ One Photo

I have no idea how you create the photos that you do, but as I have said before they are uniquely you and so very beautiful. I love this shot, the light is just amazing.
- on May 22, 2011 at 11:15 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Jane
on May 20, 2011 at 12:39 pm | Reply Birgitta

Beautiful glowing, warm light! Stunning Kala!
- on May 22, 2011 at 11:16 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Birgitta!
on May 20, 2011 at 12:58 pm | Reply Nancy

Lovely tree and an unusual treatment. Well done.
- on May 22, 2011 at 11:18 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Nancy
on May 20, 2011 at 12:58 pm | Reply London Caller

I just love the contrast between the branches in the foreground and the background.
Lovely golden hue.
- on May 22, 2011 at 11:19 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks LC
on May 20, 2011 at 1:00 pm | Reply Anita Bower

Perfect title for this gorgeous tree!!
- on May 22, 2011 at 11:21 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Anita
on May 20, 2011 at 1:16 pm | Reply A.Barlow

Beautiful tones in this! Love it!
- on May 22, 2011 at 11:28 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks !
on May 20, 2011 at 1:48 pm | Reply ormbunke

En lugn och harmonisk bild. Ha de gott i helgen. Anita
- on May 22, 2011 at 11:31 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Anita!
on May 20, 2011 at 1:53 pm | Reply Steven

Nice warm colors that you’ve captured here. And I love how the magnolia petals clearly stand out against the dark background.
- on May 22, 2011 at 11:31 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Steven
on May 20, 2011 at 2:33 pm | Reply lisahudson

Gorgeous!
- on May 22, 2011 at 11:32 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Lisa
on May 20, 2011 at 2:33 pm | Reply Steve

I like these beautiful tones and patterns. The flowers and sky seem as sweet as candy. Beautiful work, Kala.
- on May 22, 2011 at 11:34 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Steve
on May 20, 2011 at 3:03 pm | Reply Fotokarusellen

The colors in your image is stunning. Very beautiful, just very beautiful. Perfect.
Thank you for your nice comments and nice weekend to you,
(tried the “post”, did not manage. Does not matter. I will be around anyway)
- on May 22, 2011 at 11:35 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thank you.
on May 20, 2011 at 3:10 pm | Reply Tammie

wow, dreamy gorgeous!
- on May 22, 2011 at 11:37 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Tammie!
on May 20, 2011 at 3:21 pm | Reply Christopher

Gorgeous golden light Kala–really beautiful.
- on May 22, 2011 at 11:38 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Christopher
on May 20, 2011 at 3:36 pm | Reply Yvon

Well done.
Have a lovely week-end.
Yvon.
- on May 22, 2011 at 11:40 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Yvon
on May 20, 2011 at 4:39 pm | Reply Inger-M

Glorious golden light, so beautiful!
- on May 22, 2011 at 11:42 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Inger
on May 20, 2011 at 5:22 pm | Reply lisa

One of my very favorites, so beautifully captured Kala!
Wonderful light and tones.
- on May 22, 2011 at 11:43 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Lisa.
on May 20, 2011 at 5:32 pm | Reply Carletta

LOVE the coloring!
This put a bright spot in my day.
- on May 22, 2011 at 11:44 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Carletta.
on May 20, 2011 at 8:49 pm | Reply Maximillian R.

Very warm indeed; nice composition, Kala.
- on May 22, 2011 at 11:45 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Cheers Maximillian and thank you.
on May 20, 2011 at 8:51 pm | Reply John Maslowski

Great shot of nature’s patterns. Lovely back lighting with beautiful tones. Excellent capture!
- on May 22, 2011 at 11:47 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks John
on May 20, 2011 at 9:05 pm | Reply MarieElizabeth

This picture makes me think of warm summer nights, reading a good book out on the patio or hanging out with family.
- on May 22, 2011 at 11:48 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks MarieElizabeth
on May 20, 2011 at 9:39 pm | Reply Barbara

These photo is so warm and beautiful. It makes me smile.
- on May 22, 2011 at 11:50 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Barbara
on May 20, 2011 at 9:54 pm | Reply Lesa

Wow– this makes me feel sunny! Yellow is my fave happy color. Thanks for the visit!
- on May 22, 2011 at 11:53 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Lesa.
on May 20, 2011 at 10:33 pm | Reply clairz

I have to use the same word everyone else has–stunning!
- on May 22, 2011 at 11:53 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Clairz
on May 20, 2011 at 11:02 pm | Reply Pheno Menon

Lovely start to the day
- on May 22, 2011 at 11:54 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Glad to read this!
on May 21, 2011 at 12:07 am | Reply Michael Rawluk

So very beautiful.
- on May 22, 2011 at 11:55 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Michael.
on May 21, 2011 at 12:48 am | Reply bhupesh

AWESOME!!!!

Loved it

Bhupesh
- on May 22, 2011 at 11:56 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Bhupesh
on May 21, 2011 at 1:03 am | Reply Veronique

j’aime la composition et les couleurs
- on May 22, 2011 at 11:58 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Veronique
on May 21, 2011 at 3:07 am | Reply Leovi

Magnifico backlight with delicious colors, I love the theme.
- on May 22, 2011 at 11:59 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Leovi
on May 21, 2011 at 3:14 am | Reply Nicole

I can feel the fuzzy warm breeze and smell the soft fragrant
- on May 23, 2011 at 12:00 am | Reply Kala
  
  !
on May 21, 2011 at 3:50 am | Reply minor

Very fantastic composition of your photo. It looks like the weather was very fine and you enjoyed the spring night.
- on May 23, 2011 at 12:03 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Minor
on May 21, 2011 at 6:28 am | Reply Evelyn

very nice Kala. Hope you are having a nice weekend, Ev
- on May 23, 2011 at 12:06 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Evelyn
on May 21, 2011 at 7:06 am | Reply Blessing Reflections

Just gorgeous, and I always love your lighting and color!
- on May 23, 2011 at 12:08 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks!
on May 21, 2011 at 8:43 am | Reply Tammy

Romantic and HOT! so very beautiful!
- on May 23, 2011 at 12:09 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Tammy
on May 21, 2011 at 9:48 am | Reply george

Golden and gorgeous.
- on May 23, 2011 at 12:10 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks George
on May 21, 2011 at 11:49 am | Reply Robin

Love this, Kala. It has such a dream-like quality to it. And after all the rain and clouds and grayness of spring, the light in this is wonderful.
- on May 23, 2011 at 12:10 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Robin
on May 21, 2011 at 12:04 pm | Reply mARTy

I´m just wondering whether there is a river in the background. Interesting color! Have a great weekend, my friend!
- on May 23, 2011 at 12:12 am | Reply Kala
  
  There isn’t a river in the back, it’s an office building actually!
on May 21, 2011 at 12:53 pm | Reply Ryan Sexton

I cant say this enough, your photos with the blown out highlights are wonderful. You really have a truly unique style that works. Keep it up.
- on May 23, 2011 at 12:12 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Ryan.
on May 21, 2011 at 2:32 pm | Reply yz

beautiful
love the yellow flowers on black background at the bottom
- on May 23, 2011 at 12:14 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks yz
on May 21, 2011 at 2:54 pm | Reply Ray

Oh my! Stunning and gorgeous!
- on May 23, 2011 at 12:15 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Ray
on May 21, 2011 at 9:38 pm | Reply Cher

what a masterpiece!
- on May 23, 2011 at 12:15 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Cher!
on May 21, 2011 at 11:38 pm | Reply jpla

Un ciel de feu ! Je te souhaite un agréable dimanche
JP
- on May 23, 2011 at 12:16 am | Reply Kala
  
  Cheers JP!
on May 22, 2011 at 5:09 am | Reply Rosie@leavesnbloom

You are the Queen of Magnolias- I just wish we had such beautiful trees here to capture at this time of year.
- on May 23, 2011 at 12:18 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Rosie
on May 22, 2011 at 5:28 am | Reply Dances Of Dreams

I love the color in this photo. It’s simply elegant.
- on May 23, 2011 at 12:20 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thank you!
on May 22, 2011 at 7:32 am | Reply CR

Stunning! The colors are awesome and truly makes everything pop! This is an incredible image with DOF and the pivot point of the center leaf. A lot going on in this image which makes it so interesting!!
- on May 23, 2011 at 12:21 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks CR!
on May 22, 2011 at 9:44 am | Reply rian

love the toning of this shot! well done!
- on May 23, 2011 at 12:21 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Rian
on May 22, 2011 at 12:11 pm | Reply Marie

superbe lumière dorée.
- on May 23, 2011 at 12:22 am | Reply Kala
  
  Merci
on May 22, 2011 at 1:08 pm | Reply paolo

looks like a precious lace. wonderful tones, as always!
- on May 23, 2011 at 12:23 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Paolo
on May 22, 2011 at 1:23 pm | Reply Richard Geven

I love the lowest leaves against the dark background Kala…….so yellow so fresh….i love it )
- on May 23, 2011 at 12:24 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Richard
on May 22, 2011 at 2:34 pm | Reply Victoria

Warm and lovely… another gorgeous outcome of your artistic eye!
- on May 23, 2011 at 12:26 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Victoria
on May 22, 2011 at 3:22 pm | Reply Doug Hickok

I love the warm color and the darkish mood created by the silhouetted tree. Very cool Kala.
- on May 23, 2011 at 12:27 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Doug
on May 22, 2011 at 4:06 pm | Reply Sunshine

I do love the warm yellow colour.
- on May 23, 2011 at 12:30 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Sunshine
on May 22, 2011 at 6:54 pm | Reply Akaruiphoto

After spring, a picture of autumn with those warm colors.
- on May 23, 2011 at 12:31 am | Reply Kala
  
  Yes !
on May 22, 2011 at 7:54 pm | Reply Krista

This is so beautiful! I love the mellow-like nature of the golden colour.
- on May 23, 2011 at 12:33 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Krista
on May 22, 2011 at 8:56 pm | Reply Mona Sweden

Stunning!!!!! You have un unique technique!
- on May 23, 2011 at 12:33 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Mona!
on May 22, 2011 at 11:37 pm | Reply joshi daniel

patterns and beauty of nature!
- on May 23, 2011 at 12:35 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Joshi!
on May 23, 2011 at 1:39 am | Reply Syam

awww..just awesome Kala….:)
- on May 27, 2011 at 12:42 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Syam
on May 23, 2011 at 4:30 pm | Reply awarewriter

This image is marvelous!
- on May 27, 2011 at 12:43 am | Reply Kala
  
  Glad you like it!
on May 23, 2011 at 8:03 pm | Reply PC PHOTO

Lovely warm image.
- on May 27, 2011 at 12:43 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks PC Photo.
on May 23, 2011 at 8:56 pm | Reply Garden Walk Garden Talk

Your photos are beautiful and so many bloggers think so too. Remarkable number of comments. Thank you for stopping in for my fairy house tour.
- on May 27, 2011 at 12:44 am | Reply Kala
  
  You are welcome and thank you for the visit.
on May 24, 2011 at 4:58 am | Reply Aksel

My eyes imidiately saw the flower almost in the middle of the picture, framed in a circle made by the branches – facinating….
- on May 27, 2011 at 12:44 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Aksel
on May 24, 2011 at 10:36 am | Reply Michelle

Beautiful gold tones and I really like the framing.
- on May 27, 2011 at 12:44 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Michelle
on May 24, 2011 at 12:40 pm | Reply jess

I can feel the warmth!!! Wonderous bokeh
- on May 27, 2011 at 12:44 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Jess
on May 24, 2011 at 3:22 pm | Reply Graham

Beautiful composition.
- on May 27, 2011 at 12:45 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Graham
on May 25, 2011 at 5:52 am | Reply Rue Du Lavoir

Une lumière superbe et un traitement très réussi. Le bokeh est génial. Les détails circulaires du centre de la photo attirent mon attention. C’est très beau. Bravo, Kala !
- on May 27, 2011 at 12:45 am | Reply Kala
  
  Merci !
on May 26, 2011 at 5:03 pm | Reply Mat

The colors are great, but the depth I think is my favorite part of this photo. Great Job!
- on May 30, 2011 at 1:09 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Mat
on May 27, 2011 at 4:50 am | Reply aubélia

Very nice composition!
- on May 30, 2011 at 1:10 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Aubelia
on May 28, 2011 at 12:43 pm | Reply mcralf

Another enchanting work from you, Kala. Great.
- on May 30, 2011 at 1:11 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks mcralf
on May 29, 2011 at 9:53 am | Reply andrey samolinov

Beautifully and sensuously
As if the liquid gold
- on May 30, 2011 at 1:11 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Andrey
on May 31, 2011 at 1:52 am | Reply jojigirl

glorious golden glitters! been out for a while on an island vacation…
- on June 3, 2011 at 3:30 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks dear!
on June 5, 2011 at 8:51 pm | Reply kyungmee

Always very lovely and delicately soft and beautiful!
- on June 6, 2011 at 1:18 am | Reply Kala
  
  thanks much !

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