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Default Butterflies aren't free Part IV----

More shots from the Cockrell Butterfly Center in Houston taken on Saturday. This is two more butterflies plus a couple of other interesting shots. Butterflies weren't the only things to see there and I will show more tmw.

Shot with a window as a backdrop so there is some glare. You know, they just won't move when you want them to----

In the window

They were all so stunning I could have stayed all day shooting photos----wait----I almost did. LOL!

Butterfly

This little guy wasn't as cute as the blue frogs, but he was still a cutie. (This was shot thru a glass display thus the spots you see)

Green Frog

The flowers there were almost as beautiful as the butterflies ----

Orchids

I hope you enjoy these. Feel free to comment.
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I love the orchids. They have such a delicate look about them, and the color is wonderful!
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Very nice.
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Thanks for sharing. Can't get tired of butterflies, especially when they are as stunning as these and Ia nice finish with the orchids.
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great pose from the butterfly in number two
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Thank you all for your nice comments! They mean a lot to me.
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Wow Shirley, you got a lot of beautiful shots from your trip there. It was definitely worth the money....at least for us..lol
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Nice butterflies and very nice orchids Shirley. Great stuff!
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