A Rainforest in the Desert Called Butterfly Wonderland

Butterfly Wonderland is a rainforest in the middle of the Sonoran Desert in Scottsdale, Arizona.  Of course, it is a man made rainforest.   

Given the name, the focus is on butterflies.   But the tropical plants are amazing along with any rainforest surprises.

Until My Next Adventure,

See you on down the road,

Jim Patterson

Click the photo below for all of my images from Butterfly Wonderland!

Butterfly Wonderland Scottsdale 27 July 2019

The fine folks at Tempe Camera hosted a photographer's visit to Scottsdale's Butterfly Wonderland on 27 July 2019.  


I captured images this day with the Canon EOS R and Canon 100mm macro lens.  


It is HOT and HUMID in there.  The good news was there was relief in the air conditioned cafeteria just outside the butterfly area.

There were butterflies of course.  And female models (wood nymphs) and lovely flowers.  













In addition to the extreme humidity, sometimes the misters came on which meant time to clean the lens glass.  

Until My Next Adventure,

See You On Down the Road,

Jim Patterson

Here's a slideshow of all of my photos.... ENJOY!