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Magnolias and Spring sunsets in Tauranga...


Days are getting longer here, mornings are becomming lighter - guess Spring is here and I couldn't be happier. On the way home last night I spotted this pretty tree covered in Magnolia flowers on the corner of the road opposite the supermarket.


The flowers close up are so lovely - nothing better than these to cheer us up as a reminder that warmer weather and brighter colours are on the way...

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Kayger said…
I love Magnolia's they're so pretty. Really hoping my one will give me a few flowers this year, it's yellow called Honey Tulip :)
24 August 2015 at 20:09
NatureFootstep said…
ah, beautiful Magnolia :) We soon have fall and the tree has seeds :)
24 August 2015 at 21:49
Wayne said…
That's the cool thing about your Spring and our Fall, they both will include great colors. I'm sad to see the Summer fade.
25 August 2015 at 03:37
Phil Slade said…
I love Magnolias too. We have one named "Susan". My wife is Susan.
25 August 2015 at 07:09
eileeninmd said…
Pretty sky capture. And I love the magnolia bloom, very pretty. Have a happy new week ahead!
25 August 2015 at 07:14
Sallie (FullTime-Life) said…
Happy Spring Amy! I would be thrilled if I were you... Not being a winter person, I used to be so glad when early spring arrived. Now we miss that season, because Florida really doesn't change much .... And we don't get back to the nOrthwest until later in the summer.
25 August 2015 at 07:41
mick said…
Beautiful capture of light in the first photo and magnolias are always very beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
25 August 2015 at 08:26
Fun60 said…
The early signs of Spring. How beautiful.
25 August 2015 at 08:33
Photo Cache said…
Oh yes, magnolias are the harbinger of spring. Here in my part of California, they arrive as early as mid January.

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25 August 2015 at 11:35
GreenComotion said…
One of my favorite flowers, so fragrant!
Lovely photos!
Have a Beautiful Week!
Peace :)
25 August 2015 at 14:56
Yogi♪♪♪ said…
I love how we are opposite seasons from each other. I guess the earth really is round.
25 August 2015 at 14:59
Rhonda Albom said…
I thought spring was coming too, but then today it was cold and raining, reminding me it is still winter. Wish I had a lovely magnolia tree to look at.
25 August 2015 at 22:32
Maiah Harrison said…
Beautiful flowers and season - spring is lovely! In my part of the world, summer is almost over and we are looking forward to Autumn... :-)

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26 August 2015 at 03:38
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26 August 2015 at 03:54
betty-NZ said…
Magnolias are a wonderful sigh that spring is coming! Your photos are just gorgeous.
26 August 2015 at 10:21
Su-sieee! Mac said…
As your spring comes, so does our autumn. Love it.
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26 August 2015 at 12:43
NatureFootstep said…
I love Magnolia, never tired of them :)
2 September 2015 at 23:06
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