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I love tulip magnolias. Not only are their blooms spectacular but they are also a sign that it is actually starting to feel like spring in Seattle (which I couldn't be more ready for after this year's strange snowy winter). I ran by this one yesterday morning and had to stop and snap some pictures with my phone. These fragile blooms don't last long so I often stop and enjoy for a bit when I see one.