Carver's Photographic Journey: SkyWatch Friday: Colorful sky

Thursday, March 3, 2011

SkyWatch Friday: Colorful sky

I'm not sure why but the Japanese Magnolia (Tulip Tree) always blooms long before the large magnolia with white blossoms.

Some years the early blooms get zapped by cold weather but so far so good this year.

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29 comments:

Cezar and Léia said...: The flowers are magnificent, with a romantic sky at the background!
Léia; March 3, 2011 at 8:16 AM
Photo Cache said...: And why is their blooming season so short? I love this time of year when they are in full bloom. I would drive around the neighborhood and watch the front yards to gawk at them. I have one that hasn't really made progress. It gives me a few blooms every year, but that's all. I wonder what I am doing wrong that it's not growing at all.

http://ewok1993.wordpress.com; March 3, 2011 at 12:21 PM
Rajesh said...: With full of flowers, the tree looks very pretty.; March 3, 2011 at 2:33 PM
Martha Z said...: A lovely harbinger-of-spring.; March 3, 2011 at 2:39 PM
B i r g i t t a said...: Oh how terrific - magnificet - we have to wait until May to see this scenery :); March 3, 2011 at 2:39 PM
Regina said...: Love your pretty skies!
How wonderful.
Happy weekend.
Regina; March 3, 2011 at 2:57 PM
Elisabeth said...: Wow! You have blossoms...that is terrific. We are waiting. Spring will be here soon. Lovely capture. Great color. Beautiful blue sky. Hope you have a fantastic weekend.; March 3, 2011 at 2:58 PM
Sylvia K said...: I've noticed that about the ones around here as well. They haven't started blooming, but I can see some small buds and it won't be much longer. They're such gorgeous trees/flowers! I do so look forward to their blooming every spring! Marvelous captures as always! Have a wonderful weekend, Carver!

Sylvia; March 3, 2011 at 3:07 PM
Anonymous said...: These were taken recently? There's no sign of Spring here at all in SeMo... COME ON SPRING!

Happy SWF! =); March 3, 2011 at 3:19 PM
EG CameraGirl said...: FLOWERS! Ah, the magic of spring, Carver!; March 3, 2011 at 3:30 PM
Carletta said...: Oh my gosh Carver! That last shot against the blue sky is stunning!; March 3, 2011 at 3:57 PM
syel said...: they are so pretty! they standout perfectly against the blue sky! :); March 3, 2011 at 5:09 PM
Naturegirl said...: Truly glorious against the Bluest sky! I see these here in Arizona in the Spring! Heh that's right now! I must run down to a location I know I will see this beauty in bloom!Waving from Arizona.; March 3, 2011 at 6:48 PM
Kim, USA said...: Oh wow this is awesome, the sign of spring is truly here. Happy weekend!
SWF; March 3, 2011 at 6:55 PM
Hildred said...: Gorgeous blooms, - the magnolia and tulip tree are so romantic.; March 3, 2011 at 7:24 PM
Kay L. Davies said...: The blossoms are so beautiful. My grandparents had a tulip tree when I was young, and I always loved it.
-- K

Kay, Alberta, Canada
An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel; March 3, 2011 at 7:31 PM
Indrani said...: The second shot is simply beautiful. Lovely pink blooms, very dreamy.; March 3, 2011 at 7:40 PM
SandyCarlson said...: Those are up and running now? So very beautiful. Your colors are rich and lovely.; March 3, 2011 at 8:42 PM
genie said...: Mother Nature has certainly been kind to these beautiful tulip trees. The colors are so lovely. I saw my first crocuses today so spring is coming to Virginia.; March 3, 2011 at 9:19 PM
Sally in WA said...: Its so nice to see this! Great photos.; March 3, 2011 at 10:43 PM
Anonymous said...: beautiful colors; March 4, 2011 at 1:24 AM
Arlene, Philippines said...: this is so pretty. i wish i am also there to capture the same beauty.

happy weekend!; March 4, 2011 at 8:13 AM
Laura said...: loving your early blossoms...wow!!!; March 4, 2011 at 9:23 AM
Arija said...: These are just splendid!!

You mentioned Magnolia grandiflora, it is the same genus as the Chinese Magnolia, the difference is that grandiflora is native to America and is an evergreen whereas the Magnolias originating in China are deciduous.; March 4, 2011 at 9:29 AM
Arija said...: These are just splendid!!

You mentioned Magnolia grandiflora, it is the same genus as the Chinese Magnolia, the difference is that grandiflora is native to America and is an evergreen whereas the Magnolias originating in China are deciduous.; March 4, 2011 at 9:29 AM
Dhemz said...: oh my golly! I feel so envious right now...what a beauty!

Glad to be here. Hope you can check out my ENTRY too!; March 4, 2011 at 2:29 PM
Anonymous said...: Whatever the reason, they are beautiful. The blue sky is a perfect background for the pink blossoms.; March 4, 2011 at 9:09 PM
Lynette Killam said...: A stunning set of shots with the pale pink against that rich blue! We will have our buds coming out here soon, if spring stays on schedule...:)

Lynette
Imagination Lane; March 4, 2011 at 10:23 PM
Joyful said...: When I see the lovely blossoms I long for spring. Thanks for sharing these lovely trees.; March 4, 2011 at 10:49 PM

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