saucer magnolia — 
the safe landing 
of a flying fox 

Comment: The large flowers of the saucer magnolia, scattered all over the tree’s branches, are reminiscent of the way a flying fox colony looks, with multiple bats hanging from each branch. Here the flying fox may have landed to look for nectar.

(Ed. Dhugal J, Landsay, Mainichi Daily News)

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