Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Franklin Park Conservatory

Earlier this month we made a trip to the Franklin Park Conservatory. It was my son's birthday request, which surprised me considering all the more noisy and commercialized entertainments he could have chosen. Maybe he loves the place for the same reasons I do; peaceful environment, waterfalls, butterflies, an abundance of nature. In any case, here are a few photos I took on this latest visit.
A bald cypress bonsai dating from 1843
 
Buckeye butterflies on a bird of paradise bloom

 
 

Gingko bonsai

 

Golden Helicon on lantana

Common Sergeant

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