**Caution! This is a long thread. Don't forget your compass so you don't get lost, and please enjoy the ride!**
All were taken in South Coast Botanic Gardens in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA.
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Zen is a wonderful moment! No idea what the butterflies are named.
You know how I am about posting beauty. I can't help myself.
I am glad you're enjoying them so much.
It was a really lovely day. I had plenty of time and I made good use of it. It was a very enjoyable morning.
Nothing so mood lifting as being out in Nature! TY for sharing, Peggy!
I've been wanting to visit this Botanical Garden for some time and today was free for me to do that.
It was great, everybody was friendly and nice and so I felt welcome and I had a great time!
I'm glad I had time to share.
I had thought of putting them in separate threads, but . . . nah! Too much work!
I'm so glad you enjoyed them.
The butterflies were moving around so much, and especially as the day warmed up, I wasn't sure I'd get any!
Luckily, I was wrong! 
Sometimes we forget how much beauty there is all around.
Maybe my photos help me remember . . .
And thank you for your lovely comments!
I had a ball capturing all those images.
