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All Is A Flutter In Butterfly Jungle !

Butterfly Jungle | San Diego Safari Park

Yours truly turned into a kid. Butterfly Jungle opened in San Diego Wild Animal Safari park April 9th. When I received my invitation, it came with a reminder that I needed to register  for a time slot since there were going to be crowds and the assigned time passes would  be in 15 minute intervals.

When I arrived at the park the parking lot was full up and on a weekday no less. Fearing I wouldn't be able to get as many photos in that limited time, I knew I needed to be ready and I was. I had all my equipment ready.

I was weighed down with extra lenes, my monopod the speedflash and I had one destination. At least in my mind that is. When I received my assigned time, it was for about 30 minutes later and I had time to wander around Safari Park. I went over to the Lagoon as particular bird, the Shoebill Stork had alluded me on my last visit and I wanted to see if he was around. He was and not only was he available , he gave me quite a nice collection of up close and personal shots.

My time was coming up for entrance into Butterfly Jungle and I was ready and actually one of the first ones in line. I was surrounded with about 10 little kids and their parents and behind me, the line was already out of sight. WOW, I was taller and felt assured that I would be able to see and get close to the action.

I have never seen anything quite like this before. If Butterflies represented Heaven, then I had arrived!

There were so many butterflies , I couldn't snap the shutter fast enough. One of my favorite photos was of youngster taking photos with an iPhone and my image is a full on shot of a butterfly and right along side it was her iPhone with the same image. 

There is way to much information to share in one post so I will hold some of the images back and perhaps post more about this experience. I read up on how caterpillars metamorphosed into butterflies so I would informed when I presented these photos. Maybe no one cares because the excitement of the day for me at least is the real story. As I told you, I turned into a kid again and was totally fascinated by what I took in.

Listing and Selling real estate in San Diego is such a joy for me . And it has become even more so since I re-discovered photography. Being able to excite people who want to live here with some of the many pleasures and treasures presented throughout our entire region has helped me to be the most excited I have even been in real estate. Yes, we could talk about business for a very long time but my clients also seem to enjoy my passion for our wonderful communities and the quality of life that exists here. From estates to entry level homes, we all share something in common that is priceless, our home here in San Diego and the many experiences and pleasures it affords us.

Here are some of the many captures from our Butterfly Jungle. Hopefully this will remind you that is it Spring.

Enjoy!

Butterfly Jungle | Safari Park

Butterfly Jungle | Safari Park

Butterfly Jungle | Safari Park

Butterfly Jungle | Safari Park

Butterfly Jungle | Safari Park

Butterfly Jungle | Safari Park

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Comments(116)

Robert Hammerstein -
Christie's International Real Estate - Hillsdale, NJ
Bergen County NJ Real Estate

William- We too are always in awe of your photography... Absolutely beautiful.. you have a great eye for this.. Like Bill said above you definitely have a second career if you needed to have one.. Very impressive.. Thanks for sharing with all of us..

Apr 14, 2011 08:16 AM
William Johnson
Retired - La Jolla, CA
Retired

Hi Andre, I was supposed to be working as well. I take the camera with me most of the time and every time I go on an appointment, I try and figure out if I can squeeze an hour or so capturing something nearby. Other times, I book an appointment with myself just for the purpose of getting the photo collection, numbering right at 40,000, enlarged.  A tech at the Apple store suggested I reconsider how I am storing things because  at this rate , my terabyte storage drive is almost 60% used up. I less than 9 months,:-)

Apr 14, 2011 08:25 AM
William Johnson
Retired - La Jolla, CA
Retired

Hi Karen, it is a wonderful exhibit and I am sure you won't be disappointed. 

Apr 14, 2011 08:26 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

I did a post about a butterfly but my picture pales by comparison. At the time, I thought it was pretty good. Now I know better. I was able to relate it to real estate.

Have you thought about sending some of these to mARTi G.?

I do believe this is the 100th comment!!!

Apr 14, 2011 08:26 AM
Richard Weisser
Richard Weisser Realty - Newnan, GA
Richard Weisser Retired Real Estate Professional

Wiliam...

Awesome photos. We have a nice butterfly house locally at Callaway Gardens, but it's hard to get those little buggers to sit still!

Apr 14, 2011 08:41 AM
William Johnson
Retired - La Jolla, CA
Retired

Hi Lisa and Bob, Wow thank you, that was so very nice and I am blushing a bit. Thank you again and again.

Butterfly Jungle  | Safari Park

Apr 14, 2011 08:51 AM
William Johnson
Retired - La Jolla, CA
Retired

Hi Margaret, I hadn't thought of it. Can you imagine if he did an abstract or impression of some of these. It would be totally awesome!

Apr 14, 2011 08:54 AM
William Johnson
Retired - La Jolla, CA
Retired

Hi Richard, I know what you mean. The exhibit is still very new and the large number of butterflies were amazing and I am guessing that is why so many rested. They kept it very warm inside. I was really hot in there. The warmer temps make them a little sedated, not to mention ole granny who was asleep standing up and had butterflies all over her. Now in all fairness, she might have been praying because it really was like heaven there, :-)

Apr 14, 2011 08:59 AM
Mike Yeo
3:16 team REALTY - Frisco, TX

Great shots. I love macro pictures of bugs. It is nice outside to start taking photographs again. Thanks for sharing the pictures.

Apr 14, 2011 10:00 AM
William Johnson
Retired - La Jolla, CA
Retired

Hi Mike, I was laughing when I read your comment, I hadn't thought of them as bugs but I suppose you are right,they are. Many thanks for the great comment. 

Apr 14, 2011 10:11 AM
Carla Muss-Jacobs, RETIRED
RETIRED / State License is Inactive - Portland, OR

Just wanted to chime in . . . amazing!!

Apr 14, 2011 02:03 PM
Mel Ahrens, MBA, Kelly Right Real Estate
Kelly Right Real Estate - Hood River, OR
Customized Choices for your Real Estate Needs

Absolutely gorgeous photos! My family loves butterflies, too. When one of my sons was about 8 years old, he caught butterflies all summer and let me loose in his bedroom.  He could identify any kind and drew colored pencil drawings of them continuously The day we found the butterfly house at the Seattle zoo was one of the high points of his life. Thanks for bringing those memories back.

Gretchen

Apr 14, 2011 04:44 PM
Toni Weidman
Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL
20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

Those are absolutely gorgeous pictures, William. I certainly did enjoy them. Have a wonderful day.

Apr 15, 2011 01:38 AM
William Johnson
Retired - La Jolla, CA
Retired

Hi Carla, My notices of a new comment seem to be hit and miss lately, sorry I missed this. Thank you very much, so appreciated. 

Apr 15, 2011 02:58 AM
William Johnson
Retired - La Jolla, CA
Retired

Hi Gretchen, There is a natural fascination as children see these colorful creatures. As a kid, I recall how many times I would chase and often capture them. But they were an ordinary variety. As an adult, I learned that I had not lost my fascination and while taking part in the viewing these, I was indeed excited to have photo captures of many different varieties. 

Apr 15, 2011 03:03 AM
William Johnson
Retired - La Jolla, CA
Retired

Hi Toni, Thank you so much, I am delighted you enjoyed these.

Apr 15, 2011 03:05 AM
Christine Donovan
Donovan Blatt Realty - Costa Mesa, CA
Broker/Attorney 714-319-9751 DRE01267479 - Costa M

William - I too love butterflies.  I am so happy that you posted these.  They are incredible.

Apr 15, 2011 03:18 PM
William Johnson
Retired - La Jolla, CA
Retired

Hi Chrsitine, Thank you for dropping by and you are so welcome. I am glad you enjoyed these. They were fun to capture.

Apr 15, 2011 03:24 PM
Kerrie La Guardia
ActiveRain, Community Manager - Kirkland, WA
Let it Rain!

Holy Butterflies Batman!  These pics are wonderful....but what else would I expect from you?  :)

Apr 18, 2011 08:56 AM
William Johnson
Retired - La Jolla, CA
Retired

Hi Kerie, Thank You so much. I get such a charge out of knowing that you have seen this. Welcome home and hope you had just the best time on your vacation.

Apr 18, 2011 10:38 AM