
I think they look like flying zebras....
Water lily:

Huge Lily pads:

My idea of flames:

All from the Naples Botanical Gardens. The facility is a mere three years old, but chock full of beautiful plants, stunning world themed gardens - Brazilian, Asian, Caribbean and an interactive Children's garden (interactive for both child and adult).
From the Brazilian Garden - the centerpiece waterfall:

If you are visiting southwest Florida, the gardens are a great place to visit.
Beautiful photos - and those butterflies are amazing, don´t think we have that kind here in Sweden!
ReplyDeleteThey really do look like zebras. I love lily pads and they are so inviting to photograph.
ReplyDeleteThe first two photos blew me away!!!!! amazingly beautiful. thank you.
ReplyDeleteLove these photos---amazing!!!
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