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Friday, May 20, 2011

SOUTHERN MAGNOLIA



Each time I take a stoll in the garden I am amazed.
The Magnolia is a southern favorite.
Such humble beginnings...


 Unfolds into such exquisite beauty and fragrance.






As I enjoy these beautiful blooms, I think on the beauty of God's creation...


and as I am captivated by their magnificent fragrance...





I am speechless; can scarcely take it in.




Enjoying the beauty of the garden is to be aware of the presence and magnificence of the creator.


So mindful and thankful that I am  
"...fearfully and wonderfully made..."
Psalm 139:14

So thrilled that God loves me and knows me so well that
"...the very hairs of your head are all numbered."
Matthew 10:30

Amazing!
So blessed and so thankful!



Love your sweet comments.
Blessings,
Cindy

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51 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 20, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    Speechless---

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  2. Pam@OurAdventuresInHomeImprovementMay 20, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    Beautiful!!

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  3. KarenaMay 20, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    Magnolias are simply magnificent. When I lived in San Diego I had a tree in my backyard!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

    Come and enter my New Giveaway from Serena & Lily! You will love it!

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  4. xinexMay 20, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    I am from MS so one of my fave flowers are moagnolias too. They are just so pretty and big and attractive. Your photos are fabulous. You really captured the beauty....Christine

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  5. Bonnie@Creative DecoratingMay 20, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    What gorgeous flowers! Magnolias are just a beautiful flower that reminds me of the south!

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  6. PamelaMay 20, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Magnolias are such a beautiful flower. Your photos Cindy are gorgeous! I also love their leaves and every Christmas i love how people make wreaths out of them.
    Lovely post!!

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  7. LarryMay 20, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    I can barely contain myself anticipating some plant breeder hybridizing hardiness into these lovely trees... your photos are scrumptious! Larry

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  8. CarlaMay 20, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    How could anyone witness such beauty and not see God? Beautifully captured!

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  9. Linda (Nina's Nest)May 20, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    Magnificent! God is always in the details, as well as the big picture! Linda

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  10. DeborahMay 20, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    Awwwwwwwe-some Cindy!
    I agree with you..it brings us right to Creator God and His beauty revealed in nature.
    Loving your photos and your tender attentative heart to our Lord xo
    Have a wonderful weekend my friend xo

    Deborah xoxo

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  11. UnknownMay 20, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    A beautiful flower indeed, and a lovely post!

    Hugs,

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  12. PaulaMay 20, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    What an amazing flower! Thanks for sharing - Paula from Idaho
    love your scriptures you shared too!
    http://bucketideasforgardening.blogspot.com/

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  13. KarenMay 20, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    Such beautiful pictures Cindy. Love magnolia trees & blossoms too! I don't know which I enjoy better the blooms or the leaves at Christmas time, to decorate with.

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  14. KarenMay 20, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    Superb macros Cindy!

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  15. CindyMay 20, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    Magnolias are very beautiful, I don't think they grown in my area, though. I would love to have a magnolia tree in my yard. Your photos are amazing!
    Hugs, Cindy

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  16. Southern Shop GirlsMay 20, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    Amazing indeed, Cindy! That blossom looks perfect. Years ago we had an old Magnolia tree and I miss having one. I'll just enjoy yours! However, I don't know about the tree's beginnings. I'll have to do a search and read about it. Thanks for sharing your beautiful blossoms. I too, marvel that we are fearfully and wonderfully made.

    Happy weekend!
    Paula

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  17. Blue Creek HomeMay 20, 2011 at 11:44 PM

    Thanks for a simply beautiful post.
    Have a great weekend.
    Rhonda

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  18. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageMay 21, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    Your photos are amazing too! Awesome!

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  19. OliveMay 21, 2011 at 1:45 AM

    Cindy, your images are gorgeous. We have two huge magnolia trees flanking our old tumble down old house. You make me want to get out there with my camera but I left it at the vacation house. Love the verse too! hugs♥O

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  20. CarolMay 21, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    Thanks so much for this post..I am a Magnolia and God lover, too. I fianally have my own tree-a big, old mature girl and I am loving the blooms on it! Hugs. Carol (msmagnolia1961@yahoo.com(

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  21. BethMay 22, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    These are absolutely breathtaking photos, so glad I clicked on your link:)! I'm visiting from BoogieBoard Monday Masterpieces.

    Beth

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  22. MaryMay 22, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    Hi Cindy, Thank you for posting the beautiful pictures and scripture on Masterpiece Monday! I feel the same way when I look at the Lord's creations. Have a blessed week! Mary :O)

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  23. black eyed susans kitchenMay 22, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    Magnolias are so refined and so southern...just beautiful!

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  24. eileeninmdMay 22, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    Lovely blooms and photos.

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  25. podsoMay 22, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    Such a beautiful post and the mosaic is lovely. I see so many magnolia trees around here but they seem to be huge and I barely can see the flowers, so this was great! Thanks!

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  26. PondsideMay 22, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    If a tree could be a Queen, then I'm sure that the Magnolia would be it! We have two magnolias up here but they will never reach the size or attain the beauty of a real southern magnolia.

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  27. Carol @ There's Always Thyme to CookMay 22, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    Stunning. Simply stunning.

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  28. SnapMay 22, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    Beautiful!!!! Magnolia ... means summer!!! :D :D

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  29. MaryMay 22, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    Omigosh, so very beautiful!!!

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  30. VeeMay 22, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    Incredibly beautiful, pure and lovely.

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  31. Thoughtfully Blended HeartsMay 22, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    Simply gorgeous photos!!! The texture of a Magnolia flower is unlike anything else!!!
    Have a beautiful week!!!

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  32. Jeri ~May 22, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    Gorgeous!

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  33. Keetha BroylesMay 22, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    I am a Central Wisconsin girl who lived in the Carolinas for 12 years and there is NOTHING like the southern magnolia! (Unless it's the camilla)

    There are "things" up here with pink blooms that open before the leaves appear in the spring - - -and folks CALL them magnolias, and maybe they are some poor distant cousin - - - but what I think of as a magnolia is what you have shown here.

    They are elegant and beautiful and I thank you for this post!

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  34. A Garden of ThreadsMay 23, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    Stunning photos!! Thank you for sharing them.

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  35. AtticmagMay 23, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    Every Spring I wait to see the magnolias bloom. They are usually the pink and purple ones and nowhere near as gorgeous as the white one in your photos. Oh my, oh my. And the photos are amazing and frame-worthy. Thanks for the breath of spring. Jane

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  36. abeachcottageMay 23, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    What a gorgeous flower. Love your photos!

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  37. LindaMay 23, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    Gorgeous. Nature never fails to amaze me.

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  38. a quiet lifeMay 23, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    such gorgeous photos...

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  39. CIELOMay 23, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    Lovely and thanks for reminding me that every beautiful touch in Nature comes from "Above". And thanks for participating in our Show Off Your Cottage Monday" and bringing me here!

    Cielo

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  40. AnonymousMay 23, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    love the pictures!

    super sweet and very cute blog!

    xoxo-your new follower...
    Hannah @ A Lovely Mess

    Come see me too!

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  41. ChesneyMay 23, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    Simply elegant and so very beautiful!

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  42. CharleneMay 23, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    A true Southern Belle! There is nothing like a tall beautiful Magnolia Tree covered in her white beauty! And those leaves are so stunning when painted gold & added to Christmas wreaths. This is my first Show Off Your Cottage Monday & I hope to join in again soon!
    Charlene

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  43. ShirleyMay 23, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    Your magnolia is exquisite! Such a perfect beauty certainly reminds us of our very nature and of God who loves us wholly and unconditionally.

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  44. KathyMay 23, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    I adore Magnolias! The air has been so heavy with heat here their fragrance fills the evenings.
    Gorgeous photos - they are exquisite in their color from beginning to end!
    Kathy

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  45. deborahMay 23, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    I love to think of nature as an unlimited broadcasting station, through which God speaks to us every hour, if we will only tune in. ~George Washington Carver

    I LOVE your photos! I am a new follower and also and avid gardener. stop by and say hi!

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  46. The French HutchMay 24, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    Stunning photographs! Beautiful Scripture and blooms, a great start to my day. I'm visiting from Three or More.......
    Thanks for sharing

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

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  47. Light and VoicesMay 24, 2011 at 11:50 PM

    Best photos of flowers that I have seen in a while. Macro, what beats that?
    Joyce M

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  48. Candy @ The Little Round TableMay 25, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Gorgeous images of truly amazing blooms!

    Thanks for joining the party,
    Candy

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  49. AnonymousMay 25, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Great photos, can actually smell the fragrance,
    Celeste, victoriantailor.com

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  50. IndulgingMay 27, 2011 at 1:47 AM

    Beautiful post!!! Loved your pictures!

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  51. IndulgingMay 27, 2011 at 1:49 AM

    Lovely blog! Gorgeous!

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