Butterflies and Orchids: Blewett Pass

[ronaldhanko]

Blewett Pass is on the east side of the North Cascades and runs from the tourist town of Leavenworth south to Ellenburg and Cle Elum. It is a fabulous place for different species of Lewisias, for native orchids and for butterflies.

Serendipity and Orchids: Mountain Lady's Slippers at Red Top
Serendipity and Orchids: Old Blewett Road

[RosieC]

Gorgeous again Ron. Love those butterfly pics, also love the butterfly in your Lake Elizabeth pics as well.

The mountain lady's slipper picture is stunning.

[Tindomul]

Wow. Just wow!! Amazing scenes, butterflies and flowers. I love native plants, and you know I go crazy for Ericaceae!! I have got to plan a vacation up there some spring.

[ronaldhanko]

Thanks, Rosie, we have an excursion planned to see the Mountain Lady's Slipper again this summer. We have a new location that has huge clumps of them that we want to visit.

[PlantTeeth]

Excellent photos!

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[ronaldhanko]

Thanks, Tindo, and when you do come out, let us know. We can put you up and take you around, if you need a place and/or a guide. Don't come too early, though, or the snow won't be out of the mountains. Those pictures were taken in August.

[WhiteRabbit]

Beautiful!

[ronaldhanko]

Thanks very much, Sonya.

[Picotee]

A beautiful collection of images. Love the flutterbys, stunning scenics and the amazing pitcher plants.

[Paul Mc]

Again, great photography and subjects! I'm always amazed at your skills.