Monday, April 9, 2012

nipped by frost,

the magnolia blossoms remain tightly closed,
their pink coats brushed with a brown stain.

13 comments:

Janet said...

So sorry! We never got that late-season frost this year, so our blooms were spared.

Doug Hickok said...

Hopefully Jack Frost has made his last visit of the season.

Kate said...

The image of the flag is what I'm concentrating on...it's a good way to start another week-a symbol of hope and freedom for many of us. And, according to Birdman's post...I'm smiling!

Sharon Creech said...

Ack - what a shame if those magnificent blossoms can't open. . .

Cezar and Léia said...

What a beautiful composition!Charming image!
Léia

Lowell said...

That's so sad. We were afraid it would happen here this year but lucked out. Another creative and clever post, however!

Sharon said...

Beautifully composed photo!

Linda said...

It's been a dangerous year for magnolia everywhere it seems. My little Scottish magnolia stellata has been touched by frost.

Jack said...

Your tale of magnolias' brush with late frost illustrates so well the never-ending struggle that living organisms face. (One of these days, I just know I am going to have a very embarrassing misspelling of organism . . . )

Malyss said...

Frost and magnolias, an encounter that is not supposed to exist..

PerthDailyPhoto said...

They might just pull through Brattcat, as log as there's not too much more frost.

Anonymous said...

Drat... that's too bad! Lovely shot though...

Virginia said...

I hope that this doesn't mean they won't bloom now. Late spring frosts can do that. I hope you won't be deprived!
V