Flowers

A butterfly enjoys a flower outside the Nahargarh Hotel near Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan, India AIMG_5491

Pioneer Silvery Pink Rhododendron in front of Hershey's Red Azalea. The word, "rhododendron" comes from two Greek words meaning rose and tree. The over 1000 species range from the size of a tiny bush to the size of a multi story house. They are known for their showy flowers and lovely foliage. AIMG_1026

Orchids at the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington D.C. AIMG_0106

Orchids at the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington, D.C. AIMG_0105

U.S. Botanic Garden AIMG_0117

Orchid at the U.S. Botanic Garden In Washington D.C. AIMG_0083

Spring is a wonderful time at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C. when the magnolia trees are in full bloom. This building, known as the Castle, was the first building of the sixteen building museum complex and was completed in 1855 out of red sandstone fto imitate a 12th Century Norman castle incorporating late Romanesque and early Gothic design ideas. AIMG_0232 AIMG_0232

Orchid at the U.S. Botanic Garden In Washington D.C. AIMG_0087

A bright yellow flower breaks up a drab winter in New Delhi, India