Monday, April 25, 2011

butterfly world

Today we went to Butterfly World.
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Beautiful Butterflies were flittering all around us.
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the long road
Lily petted an African Spurred Tortoise.  More than a few times. (You're NOT supposed to touch anything!!!)  Lucky she came out ok.
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(not these guys....I couldn't get a close-up of that one)
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Little tropical birds were here and there.
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And in the garden, there were some beautiful flowers in the rain.
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(All shots SOOC today - except the b/w conversion, taken with my 100mm 2.8 Macro....no time to edit, as we pack up for the last leg of our adventure)


How was your day?




xoxo charmaine

17 comments:

Jennifer Bowen said...

I love all of these images! What's the name of the flower on the first shot? It is unique. And great butterfly shot. Sounds like you're having a wonderful adventure. Can't wait to see more! =)

Heidi said...

These are stunning, especially love that last shot!

tinajo said...

Great, great pics (and I´m glad she still has her fingers...)! :-)

Buckeroomama said...

Oh, Charmaine --these animal shots are awesome! I love the flowers, too. I LOVE the last shot.

Anika said...

Wow, wow, wow! Stunners!! I love the butterfly images (so delicate but sharp) and the rain on the cherry blossoms...so beautiful Charmaine!

Curious about what lens you used for that butterfly and flower image. Just gorgeous!

Anika said...

PS- How have I not been following you all this time?! Crazy!

Nicole said...

Wow. You have some beautiful captures today. I love your black and white and your last capture of the flower. They are perfect. Okay so I like the tortoise and the little bird too!. Great share today!

alicia said...

Your shots are breathtaking. Especially love those butterflies.

Ashley Sisk said...

You've caught some amazing shots! Wow!

Amila said...

Hello Charmine, You are a brilliant photographer! Love this blog!

Jennifer {Studio JRU} said...

All such gorgeous captures! Love the butterflies. Looks like a really fun place to visit! Beautiful photos Charmaine. Stopping by from communal global today! :)

Courtney said...

AWESOME. I absolutely LOVE the black & white one.

Freckles & Dimples Photography said...

I love that turtle shot! Great captures...

Tamar SB said...

Wow! Those pictures of the turtles are amazing! Love it!

Tamar - linking up with CG!

Siobhan said...

Beautiful shots girl simply amazing!!

Kala said...

Gorgeous detail and shallow DoF in these images.

Tara said...

wow these photos are gorgeous!!! New follower! :)