Anne Elliott's photos with the keyword: tropical butterfly

Common Sargeant / Athyma perius

03 Oct 2013 1 1 298
A photo from my archives, taken on 30 April 2012, in the ENMAX Conservatory at the Calgary Zoo. Sadly, this building and all the main part of the Zoo are still closed as a result of the dreadful damage caused by Alberta's Flood of the Century back in June. Only the north part of the Zoo on the "mainland" is now open - the island part will remain closed for some time yet.

Doris Longwing / Laparus doris viridis

07 Nov 2011 184
One of the beautiful tropical butterflies that were on display in the ENMAX Conservatory at the Calgary Zoo. Taken on August 23rd. Their season came to an end ealier in October, but they will be back next spring. I love the deep orange pattern on the hind wings. Well, so much for getting my front door replaced today! I was up at some unearthly hour because I hadn't heard back about what time they might arrive. Last night, I removed all things from nearby walls and shelves and even made sure I caught up with the dishes and cleaned the sink, lol. Then around 9:45 a.m. I think, I get a knock on the front door and the guy explains that the doors hadn't yet been delivered (some misunderstanding) and so it would be next Monday (a whole week) when they would be coming. If they happen to finish something else early before that and notice that I am home, they will stop by and ask if they can do it then instead. Can't say I was exactly impressed. Decided to grab my camera and try a few macros in my kitchen. OK, I'll admit it, I'm waiting to hear the final verdict on the Death of Michael Jackson manslaughter case : )