We always take time for the Butterfly Wing when visiting Reiman Gardens at Iowa State University. Before opening the door the guide told us the butterflies “are active today.” He was right – just a few of the 500+ butterflies were in the mood to pose.

The staff was out watering the flowers, hence the water droplets on the rose (above).

It was bright sunshiny day – the light was almost too harsh for getting decent pictures of some flowers. But it was fun to try!