Picture of the Day - May 17, 2009

"Magnolia in bloom"

Photo courtesy of Gordon Brugman.          (Click on the photo for a larger view) Flower blossoms are among God's most precious gifts, and spring is the time of year when many of them come to life in all their colorful glory after lying dormant all winter. Today's picture features a close-up view of a beautiful magnolia blossom, and photographer Gordon Brugman offers the following words about it: "Is there any other bloom that says "The Ol' South" more than the Magnolia? While the Dogwood will always be an iconic symbol of the South as well, nothing conjures up visions of plantations, white- washed verandas and cold Mint Juleps quite like a blooming Magnolia tree."   --Gordon Brugman Here are the camera and settings used to capture this image: Camera: Nikon D40 Focal length: 100mm Shutter Speed: 1/1600 second Aperture: f/10 ISO: 800 You will find many more of Gordon Brugman's gorgeous images in his gallery.     Visitor Comments... Name: Freddy Harris Town: Kearney, AZ What a beautiful, beautiful image Mr. Brugman. Believe it or not, I have never seen a magnolia tree in all my 61 years. But oh, what magnificent blossoms they must have. Great shot!     Name: Phyllis Helton Town: Bristol, VA Perfection!   Comment on today's picture  |  View previous "Pictures Of The Day"  |  Submit a photo Why I publish the "Picture Of The Day"