Butterfly Pavilion

Something different today. We visited the Butterfly Pavilion yesterday with our Denver grandkids. The Pavilion houses one of the largest collections of tropical butterflies in the US, free flying in a simulated rainforest enclosure, as well as displays of tropical fish and coral, and tropical insects. They also have extensive outside gardens with water features, and a large inside play area for kids. To be honest, many of the butterflies look a bit cage-worn, and I would always prefer to see them in the wild, but it is an experience for sure. The pale red-tailed hawk was perched over the entrance. I rarely take selfies (for obvious reasons), but the girls wanted me to record the two butterflies who found my hat an interesting resting place. Sony a6700 with Sigma 16-300 Contemporary and Sony a7CR with Viltrox 14mm f/4. Program with Insect modifications and Auto on the a7CR. Processed in Photomator.

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    Stanwyn Clough July 21, 2026

    It looks like a fascinating place

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