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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Pretty photos! Now I must visit this garden next trip. Is the butterfly Garden at Port Orleans Riverside still there?
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.
those are beautiful!!
what kind of camera & lense do you use?
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…
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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