Picture of the day - April 26, 2008

"Magnolia"

Photo courtesy of Lauren Burbank. Today's picture features a true icon of the American south: a beautiful magnolia blossom. A number of varieties of magnolias live all across the United States, but nowhere are they as ubiquitous as they are in Louisiana and Mississippi, the two states that have designated the magnolia as their state flowers. There are a number of magnolia trees growing throughout my neck of the woods here in southwestern Virginia, and many of them have already burst into bloom. My dad planted one beside his pond many years ago, and it is still standing tall and strong almost 8 years after his passing. He loved to sit under that beautiful magnolia and watch the fish come to the surface to dine on a handful of bread, whole-kernel corn, or whatever delectable delight he happened to toss into the water. I hope no one cuts that wonderful tree down as it is a wonderful reminder of him and his life. If you ever find yourself traveling throughout the southern United States, be sure to keep an eye out for those stately magnolia trees. After all, they are as much a part of the "southern experience" as the cotton fields and that wonderful "southern drawl" that you're sure to hear.     Visitor Comments... Name: Ron Trees Town: Spokane, WA Hi Rick. My wife and I both really liked the picture of the magnolia today!! It is very pretty. Lauren made very good use of Depth of Field. God Bless, Ron   Click here to comment on this picture.   Visit the POTD Archives for previous "Pictures Of The Day"!     Submit a photo of your own!                                 Place the "Picture of the Day" on your website, for free! Why I publish the "Picture of the Day"