One of the first things we southerners think of as a symbol of "hospitality," is the magnolia blossom, especially here in Mississippi where it is our state flower.
I love everything about magnolias -- their elegant creamy white petals, heavenly scent, rich shiny green leaves -- and think they are beautiful in all stages of their life cycle.
Magnolias are probably the most photographed flower in the South, and, naturally, I have quite a collection of magnolia photos which I took during my photo shoot ramblings in and around Vicksburg.
I have created a slide show of my favorite magnolias, and would like to share it today. Be sure you have your sound turned up if you'd like to hear the music ("Amazing Grace").
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6 comments:
That is absolutely beautiful. Perfect - the photographs and the music. I should watch it first thing every morning. It is inspiring, motivating, and upligting. Thank you for sharing your talent. I read your blog almost evey day, but rarely comment. Shame on me. I appreciate your time and talent. God bless.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful pictures. And the music was just wonderful. I love those Mississippi magnolias!
Dot now living in beautiful but cold NE Georgia but born and reared in beautiful Mississippi
Awesome photographs! I also read your blog every day but rarely comment.
Is it just me? I associate Amazing Grace, especially with bagpipes, with funerals. So the music made me very sad.
Casey Ann: "Amazing Grace" is one of my favorite hymns and I find it uplifting.
I think magnolias are one of God's most glorious works of art, and "amazing grace" seems to describe them perfectly.
Thank you for this beautiful post on a dreary day in North Carolina. I share your love for the beautiful magnolias. I am amazed at how large some of the trees are. I pass one on my way to work that is wider than the house it sits next to.
Years ago, Mr. Magpie and I had a HUGE magnolia in our yard with the most beautiful shape. It is still one of the prettiest I've ever seen. I miss it SO much. We have the smaller variety now, and I love the way they smell. Thanks for sharing your beautiful photography, Janie.
XO,
Sheila :-)
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