tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post2864496430983469201..comments2024-01-03T01:06:58.771-05:00Comments on A Tidewater Gardener: AwakeningsLeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-32343203306050995642010-03-29T22:19:17.510-04:002010-03-29T22:19:17.510-04:00'Nuccio's Gem' looks an awful lot like...'Nuccio's Gem' looks an awful lot like 'Sea Foam' in that close up - I have 'Nuccio's Pearl', which is a formal white/pink japonica - I think the Nuccio varieties are always interesting.<br /><br />Beautiful images!Pamhttp://www.talesfromthelaboratory.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-60438139467286388132010-03-25T20:14:20.149-04:002010-03-25T20:14:20.149-04:00Very sensual.Very sensual.Layaneehttp://ledgeandgardens.typepad.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-7367766848879996162010-03-25T07:59:56.679-04:002010-03-25T07:59:56.679-04:00Utterly sensual and lovely! The folds of petals wi...Utterly sensual and lovely! The folds of petals with light and shadow... yummy! Good Luck!! ;>)Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01067132532095325169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-28505220979513672482010-03-24T08:58:14.996-04:002010-03-24T08:58:14.996-04:00It sure looks like it is awakening doesn't it?...It sure looks like it is awakening doesn't it? Awesome. My star magnolia just opened yesterday and I am in heaven due to the lovely scent. Those magnolias look pretty great this year.tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-31099673063655504632010-03-22T17:57:12.868-04:002010-03-22T17:57:12.868-04:00Very pretty!Very pretty!Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15126794179121146839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-86417310671391621562010-03-22T17:32:16.471-04:002010-03-22T17:32:16.471-04:00Lovely shots, Les, all of them. Your entry is beau...Lovely shots, Les, all of them. Your entry is beautiful, but that second shot with the shadow of the stamens is quite arresting.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14527649631254016576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-19441098448894880652010-03-22T15:55:33.528-04:002010-03-22T15:55:33.528-04:00Wow, those are just gorgeous. Good luck Les!Wow, those are just gorgeous. Good luck Les!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-827251102401122822010-03-22T15:44:15.915-04:002010-03-22T15:44:15.915-04:00I would have chosen Camellia japonica 'Lily Po...I would have chosen Camellia japonica 'Lily Pons', but then what does a Zone 4 gardener know about Magnolias and Camellias? Nothing. All three photos are winners.<br /><br />donnadonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06950476333013336671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-84320854213529483842010-03-22T14:05:47.983-04:002010-03-22T14:05:47.983-04:00Spring is in a snowy coma in Alaska. Glad to hear...Spring is in a snowy coma in Alaska. Glad to hear she is awake in other parts of the country though. Lovely shot of the magnolia.<br /><br />Christine in AlaskaChristine B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08335289758548637661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-20884285816913708272010-03-22T12:59:06.461-04:002010-03-22T12:59:06.461-04:00As usual, amazing photographs!!! Tell us your str...As usual, amazing photographs!!! Tell us your strategies.Georgiahttp://localecology.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-15308399778405863822010-03-22T10:57:41.433-04:002010-03-22T10:57:41.433-04:00Les, stunning photos!! as always.Les, stunning photos!! as always.Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13160202493785166930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-871373692269850112010-03-22T09:59:25.956-04:002010-03-22T09:59:25.956-04:00Great photography! Georgia O'Keefe would be p...Great photography! Georgia O'Keefe would be proud.Johnhttp://www.macgardens.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-82343058087926106362010-03-22T09:55:39.365-04:002010-03-22T09:55:39.365-04:00I don't grow magnolias or camellias but I can ...I don't grow magnolias or camellias but I can sure admire them from afar. All of the photos are gorgeous. I really love those stamens and their shadow in the second photo!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-76106629962473675122010-03-22T07:03:26.505-04:002010-03-22T07:03:26.505-04:00All nice Les. I know how hard it is to decide. M...All nice Les. I know how hard it is to decide. My policy is always go with your gut, even if it's not technically your best shot. All three of these work for me, so it must have been particularly hard. (BTW: Thanks for the kind words.)Craig @ Ellis Hollowhttp://www.remarc.com/craig/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-9409365366908017132010-03-22T05:53:55.493-04:002010-03-22T05:53:55.493-04:00The purity and freshness of white is perfect for t...The purity and freshness of white is perfect for the theme, Les, and the photos are all superb. Good luck in the contest and happy springtime to you. It might snow here today, then back to the 70s. What a winter! <br />FrancesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-54054650460405990742010-03-21T23:27:05.028-04:002010-03-21T23:27:05.028-04:00All that white makes me yearn for a wedding! Beau...All that white makes me yearn for a wedding! Beautiful shots.........compost in my shoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06572258657523962702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-35908593175840721682010-03-21T22:49:43.480-04:002010-03-21T22:49:43.480-04:00Les, beautiful photos! Wonderfully beautiful...Is ...Les, beautiful photos! Wonderfully beautiful...Is this a fragrant flower? Good luck in the contest...gailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-66368428696433195742010-03-21T21:54:02.667-04:002010-03-21T21:54:02.667-04:00just gorgeous these photos! Good luck!just gorgeous these photos! Good luck!teresahttp://blog.gardenshoesonline.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-89205039017960476912010-03-21T21:19:06.317-04:002010-03-21T21:19:06.317-04:00three very beautiful photos! spring is still slee...three very beautiful photos! spring is still sleeping here in western NY, although we've had some unseasonably fabulous weather. we've got snowdrops and a few crocuses thus far...but the promise of so much more to come!kim denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13755145581029549089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-20786852840208416912010-03-21T21:05:36.730-04:002010-03-21T21:05:36.730-04:00Spring may be out of bed, but she might change her...Spring may be out of bed, but she might change her mind and get it again, coffee and all, as that magnolia duvet looks ever so inviting :-)<br />Will the golden stamens lead to gold?jocohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08443120495036936430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-63770601096735224012010-03-21T20:32:30.619-04:002010-03-21T20:32:30.619-04:00The camellias have put on a grand show this year.The camellias have put on a grand show this year.Charlestonjoanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12590582268028752174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-32996535717202621522010-03-21T19:38:47.737-04:002010-03-21T19:38:47.737-04:00Just beautiful! I think Nuccio's Gem is perha...Just beautiful! I think Nuccio's Gem is perhaps the most beautiful of the camellias!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18001824862736319338noreply@blogger.com