One of the first signs of spring is always the buds coming up on the Magnolia tree. Where I live there is such a tree on a street nearby. Every spring I look forward to the tree blooming. This tree has soft pink/lilac blossoms. There are also Magnolias in darker and brighter colors. The beautiful blossoms are a sight to behold. For beautiful pictures you must be quick, because before you know it the petals fall from the tree and the ground is covered with them. In recent years I was always just too late to photograph the Magnolia to my liking. So I was very happy that this year on a bright sunny day I could go out with my camera. The Magnolia was shining beautifully in the sunlight. In full bloom and with a beautiful background of white clouds in the blue sky.
In post processing I gave the photo a soft look. A romantic image with soft colors is the result.
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