We had an appt. in Corpus Christi Monday and I decided to make a short side trip to the Corpus Christi Botanical Gardens. A friend had gone there and taken photos and I decided it was time to check it out. I was stunned by all the beauty there...The botanical gardens are being added to and worked on constantly so lots of construction but still it was very nice. The orchid house was so much fun. I decided on the Macro lens and glad I did...
Monarch Butterfly on Lantana, my favorite photo from the day!
(Butterflies were all over the Lantana and Michael and I had fun spotting them and taking photos before they fluttered away.)
Orchids from the Orchid house...I just loved the colors!
(If you would like a closer look you can click on the photos.)
We then had a few minutes to walk the grounds...
Michael posing at one of the several fountains at the gardens. He pretty much ran through the whole place and getting him to stop for a few seconds wasn't easy...lol...BOYS!!
White Rose & Bottle Bush
Cabana out on the trail, viewed from the observation deck.
Pink rose & Bird of Paradise
We didn't have much time but I liked what I saw and will definitely be going back. They are in the process of building a butterfly house and I can't wait to see it when it is finished!! You can bet I'll be putting my Macro to good use too!! It was awful windy too so I was a bit surprised when the rose photos turned out as they were moving quiet a bit.
7 comments:
awww all very pretty flowers!! Reminds me of SPRING TIME!! I can't wait for Spring!!
Great photos as always!!
Great photos. I'm glad you discoverd the gardens. Try to set up a visit in the spring as it's even more amazing. The orchid house is just amazing with all the exotic colors. You did wonderful work.
When I saw that first photo I said WOW out loud!! Love the purple behind the butterfly - just gorgeous!! I just love it when you take macro photos!
The colors in these pictures are so alive and vivid!! What a wonderful place to go with a camera!! You've done a spectacular job, as always, Wendy!!
*GASP*!!!!!!!!!! OMG!!!! These are to DIE FOR!!!!! Holy hell, the color, clarity, angles, EVERYTHING is out of this world!!!!! Ok, Ok, I will be making a visit to our local Botanical Gardens...sheesh!!!!! BEAUTIFUL SHOTS!!!!!
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the flowers are wonderful!
I love the first one better though. this butterfly is gorgeous!
Wooww, I almost this one too... The butterfly is wonderful, now you are really mastering your lens...
The flowers are truly amazing, such a sharpness, colours and composition...
Congrats these are wonderful pictures..
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