FLORAL FANTASY--- The days are shorter, the nights are colder, and I'm already longing forward to those days when nature comes alive rather than taking a rest. Fortunately, my camera has recorded many memories from those warmer days when irises like this one brought color to this place. #flower #flowerstagram #flowersofinstagram #floral #flowermagic #flowerslovers #flowerpower #instaflower #blossom #blooms #bloom #instaflowers #thisisbend #backyardbend #thebestofbend #theNWadventure #pnwisbeautiful #pacificnorthwest #bestofnorthwest #oregonnw #oregonofusa #outinoregon #oregon_of_usa #naturaloregon #portland #pdx #portlandnw #portlandoregon portlandia #travelportland #ripcity

LAVENDER LOVELY--- Beautiful swallowtail butterflies were less common this year at my home. I was happy for the opportunity to photograph this lovely swallowtail feeding on lavender blooms near Bend, Oregon. #flower #flowerstagram #flowersofinstagram #floral #flowermagic #flowerslovers #flowerpower #instaflower #blossom #blooms #bloom #instaflowers #butterfly #butterflies #theNWadventure #outdoorphotographer #oregonexplored #bestofnorthwest #oregonnw #oregonofusa #oregonadventures #outinoregon #oregon_of_usa #naturaloregon #thisisbend #backyardbend #thebestofbend #jj_oregon #sourceweekly