Late Posting of Magnolia Blossoms

Unlike previous years, I have not been as prompt in posting my pictures of the flowering magnolia in my yard. Usually, its blossoms are an early sign of spring. My pictures this year are not as good as in previous years. These blossoms withstood thunderstorms, strong winds, and sudden shifts in temperature. I caught them when they had not yet fully opened and did not get the chance to take any more pictures.