Just as with hellebores and the summer snowflakes, I have never been satisfied with my photos of the magnolias at Filoli in Woodside, California . The flowers usually seemed to be somewhat beaten up by the time I photographed them . This spring, I’m happier with the photos than I was in previous years, mainly because I went to Filoli a little earlier than I had in previous years and many of the flowers had yet to fully open.
 
Magnolia denudata (Yulan Magnolia)
SOURCE: Magnolia denudata (Yulan Magnolia) (Woodside, San Mateo County, California); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 23 February 2011.
Magnolia cylindrica (Cylindrical Magnolia)
SOURCE: Magnolia cylindrica (Cylindrical Magnolia) (Woodside, San Mateo County, California); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 23 February 2011.
 
Michelia doltsopa (Sweet Michelia)
SOURCE: Michelia doltsopa (Sweet Michelia) (Woodside, San Mateo County, California); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 23 February 2011.
Magnolia x soulangiana (Saucer Magnolia)
SOURCE: Magnolia x soulangiana (Saucer Magnolia) (Woodside, San Mateo County, California); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 23 February 2011.
Copyright © 2011 by Stephen J. Danko
Gorgeous photos! They made me happy!
Yes, that’s part of my job description: “Make Brenda happy!” I’m glad I’m succeeding. Now, do I get a raise?
Steve
Came across your photos of flowers at Filoli while finding genealogy blogs. I love both!! Filoli is amazing. Thanks for the beautiful photos. I like your genealogy blog, too!