Butterflies Mostly

Obviously one of my obsessions.

I am happier with the images this time.

Perhaps because they are more recent.

Or because of my new lens.

This first image is outside of the butterfly house in the open.

 I should win a prize.  I found the ladybug in a butterfly house. 

There should be a prize for that.

Orchids

I am always amazed by orchids. 

 They are almost always a near perfect specimen of their species. 

Have you ever seen a raggedy old orchid? 

Me neither. 

These were at a friends house. 

 Her house is great for taking pictures - lots of windows. 

 And she always has a beautiful orchid somewhere. 

I was so happy to have a chance to photograph them.

I love photos of white objects when they are lit just so you can see all the other colors you miss when you assume something is just white.

This one is my favorite.