Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Wordless Wednesday - Shades of Purple


Callicarpa americana



Hydrangea

 


Shades of purple for Mom and
Pancreatic Cancer* Awareness Month.

To learn more, get involved, donate, or ask questions,
here is a link to a BBB accredited charity, 

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~Aerie-el

*Pancreatic cancer is the 4th ranked cause of cancer death in America.


Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Wordless Wednesday - Signs of Fall














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Happy Autumn, Northern Hemisphere folks!

~Aerie-el


Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Butterfly House, part two


 

 In Butterfly House, Part One,
the butterflies were the stars.

Part two features the plants in the Sophia M Sachs Butterfly House.




 


There are 150 tropical plant species exhibited here,
at this Attraction of the Missouri Botanical Gardens.


 It is gorgeous and lush, a perfect environment for the butterflies. 





The orchids would make anyone go gaga.






















Whether you visit for the butterflies, the Grand Hall living exhibits,
to attend a class, or just to picnic and play,
the Butterfly House is a magical place,
one that will draw you back to it.
Again and again.

~Aerie-el


Sunday, September 30, 2012

Butterfly House, Part One


Finally settling into the new digs just outside of St Louis, Missouri. 
There are so many things to do here, especially if you enjoy
outdoor activities like hiking, birding, and gardening.


So far, I've only been on the tram ride through the Missouri Botanical Gardens
(MOBOT), so that is a future adventure and blog post.
The image above is of some Chihuly glass in the gardens.

The MOBOT also owns and operates the
Sophia M Sachs Butterfly House attraction.
 While visiting the Butterfly House,
I snapped the images below to share with you.

Entry garden area,
"Mysterious Monarch" sculpture by artist Bob Cassilly
"Lopatapillar", artist Bob Cassilly

"Cockroach Encounter" in the Grand Hall
Flower Beetle from Africa, in the Grand Hall













From the entry area to the Grand Hall,
then travel into the Tropical Conservatory.

 
There are nearly 2,000 butterflies in free flight. 
They fly singly, in pairs and in groups, similar and dissimilar. 
As they do so, they flutter past you, 
leaving behind the slightest whisper of air movement.
It is difficult to capture images of the 80 species of butterflies on exhibit, 
but patience is rewarded in small doses.



     



Near the exit from the Conservatory is the "Miracle of Metamorphosis".
Below are some of the mounted chrysalids, 
and the beautiful creatures that emerged.















Spider on sign


This seat beckons one to take a moment to soak in the beauty here.
One butterfly at a time.

Stay tuned for Butterfly House, Part Two, 
featuring the tropical plants in the Tropical Conservatory.

~Aerie-el



Friday, September 28, 2012

Skywatch Friday - Stormy St Louis


A couple nights ago, on the drive to the Hill neighborhood in St Louis
the skies opened, lightening flashed, and a double rainbow appeared.
 

  
 


 It seemed the cars were driving right through it. 

 I hope you enjoy this version of a classic...



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Wishing you a wonderful weekend!
 ~Aerie-el





Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Wordless Wednesday - Comparing Clouds



near Seattle, June 30, 2012

near St Louis, July 2012

What a difference a place makes.

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Happy WW to you, from my cell phone and me!

~Aerie-el



Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Watery Wordless Wednesday - Reflection



Reflection, the first week in St Louis. June 2012.

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Watery Wednesday is here.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Wordless Wednesday - Wasp on the Water


Something of Beauty or to be Feared?


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Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Wordless Wednesday - Peony





Peony with Sambucus nigra
in a friend's garden
taken yesterday with my camera phone.

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Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Wordless Wednesday - Destination...St Louis



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Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Wordless Wednesday - Shadow



 Taken at the Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix Arizona
March 2012

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Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Wordless Wednesday - Taken By Storm

























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I hope you are all safe and sound, whatever your view!
~Aerie-el