Three more studies that reveal stunning beauty, all within the confines of the most spectacular butterfly garden that lives at the Fort Wilderness Campground Outpost.
First, a spectacular Rudbeckia hirta (black-eyed Susan) soaks in the sun in all its splendor and intricate design.
Next, simple elegance and extreme beauty help describe this delicate pink Gaura Lindheimeri, or Whirling Butterfly.
Finally, the dramatic contrast of a massive bumblebee approaching a petite Salvia coccinea (Scarlet Sage).
I thank all of the fine folks within Disney’s Horticulture for assisting in the identification of these plants, particularly Wendy, Heather and Janet.
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Michele on July 19th, 2010 at 9:23 am
Pretty photos! Now I must visit this garden next trip. Is the butterfly Garden at Port Orleans Riverside still there?
Gene Duncan on July 22nd, 2010 at 11:06 am
Michelle- I checked with a Horticulture manager who advised that the butterfly garden at Port Orleans does not exist today. However, there is a Gardening Hotline available for anyone seeking more information regarding butterfly gardening. That number is 407-938-3900.
JESSICA from FL on July 19th, 2010 at 11:43 am
those are beautiful!!
Kristin on July 21st, 2010 at 3:31 pm
what kind of camera & lense do you use?
Gene Duncan on July 22nd, 2010 at 10:48 am
Kristin- I presently use a Nikon D3, and the lens is a very old, manual focus Micro-Nikkor 200mm. Any macro lens would work, but I really like the shallow depth of field that the longer lens produces- adds a very dreamy feel, in my opinion. That same lens configuration is produced today, complete with autofocus…
Bert from MI on August 4th, 2010 at 9:10 pm
Gene;
I have been following your post sence the first one in 2009. your shots are fantastic. I will be wintering in Orlando area this winter and would love to meet and talk with you. Is there any way to do this?
Bert
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