Vietnam, Lo Cai Province, close to Sa Pa, Sweet corn being dried by the sun.

Magnolia, Magnolia 'Gold Star', close up deatil of the flower.

Magnolia, Magnolia 'Gold Star', close up deatil of the flower.

Magnolia, cropped view of individual blossom on bare stems with petals dark pink at base fading to pale pink and white.

Magnolia soulangeana. Close up of tulip-like white flowers flushed pink at the base against blue sky.

Magnolia soulangeana. Close up of tulip-like white flowers flushed pink at the base against blue sky.

Magnolia soulangeana. Close up of tulip-like white flowers flushed pink at the base against blue sky.

Magnolia soulangeana. Close up of tulip-like white flowers flushed pink at the base, tree branches and blue sky beyond.

Magnolia, Magnolia campbellii 'Charles Raffill'.

Magnolia, Magnolia soulangeana.

Magnolia, Magnolia denudata.

Magnolia, Magnolia stellata.

Magnolia, Magnolia x loebneri.