Thursday, May 22, 2008

Blooms and birds

On my morning walk with Otis and Riley I picked this beautiful magnolia bud at the park, brought it home and put it in water. The petals are slowly opening. The smell is heavenly ~ it's like having a magnolia air freshener throughout the whole house. Ahhhhhh



I also spotted some little hummingbirds this morning flitting around the back porch. I'm hoping to get a picture of the little guys soon.


Have a beautiful day!

8 comments:

Ruth Welter said...

Beautiful magnolia bud...I'm sensing you may create a painting from that photo. : ) Love the close up you got of that bee in the below post as well.

Anonymous said...

I adore magnolia blossoms and leaves. They always smell a bit lemony to me.

Donna said...

Love magnolias...Your picture is gorgeous!! Happy night sweetie!!

Rosie's Whimsy said...

Take care, my friend, and have a great weekend!

I will be in your boat next week taking my son back too the airport on Tuesday. It already seems to be flying by so fast.

((hugs)) Rosie

Penny from Enjoying The Simple Things said...

What a beautiful flowers. I didn't realize they had a scent... I haven't been able to catch a hummingbird yet this year either....they are moving fast!
Hugs,
Penny

Deb said...

Aren't the magnolia blossoms gorgeous. We have a few growing in our neighbourhood and between the lilac and magnolia the scent is amazing. How wonderful that the hummers have arrived in your garden! I hope you can capture a photo. Have a great weekend Donna.

Unknown said...

I'm so happy that the magnolias are starting to bloom! Such goregous flowers!! Come visit... I finally posted!! Love you!

Tara said...

What a great shot--hope you enjoyed your day!