My kind of garden - nature at its best.

Her garden is a photographer's paradise from the way you describe it, Sandi. Your shot here is absolutely gorgeous. I don't know what kind of flowers they are, but I wish I had some growing around here. The butterfly is a big plus in this shot, too.

Lovey flower great shot Sandi.

Cropped to the left side it would make a great greeting card image. As is it's a lovely image for a wallpaper or maybe an image for a magazine article. It has so much potential for use in many ways. Great shot.

Wonderful colours and bokeh here Sandi. The butterfly naturally adds much to the beauty of the image. No idea what the flowers are called. Perhaps Kathy can tell you.

The colors in this one are really pretty Sandi - great shot.

Very well captured Sandi.

I love the butterfly buzzing across this beautiful wildflower scene.

---I wonder if someone can tell me what this flower is---

I'm not sure, Sandi. Perhaps a species of a Coneflower/Echinacea.
Like Raj said already, think we need the help of Kathy.

Very very fine capture composition again. The butterfly is the 'cherry on the cake'!

I'm guessing you enjoy your visit with your friend a lot, great pictures. there is nothing like nature's colors

What a beautiful capture we have hear with stunning warm looking flowers and a butterfly as well and you captured the detail superbly .Plus the colours are amazing along with the compstion .

Most certainly a type of coneflower or Echinacea Sandi - and I do think that is a painted lady - exquisite shot once again what a find that garden is.

Tigs, I believe this flower to be a Gloriosa Daisy - it is an annual or short-lived perennial that is heat and drought tolerant once established - they are usually included in packs of wildflower mixes. A lovely shot and the butterfly is a great addition to your image. Well Done!!!!!!!!

Beautiful flowers, whatever they may be. The butterfly is bonus addition to your image. Fantastico, Sandi.

LOvely and you caught the butterfly too.

Wowsie, such gorgeous colours in these coneflowers, love the way the pedals go from darker toward the centre going lighter as it goes to the edges. You've given us a extra bonus with the butterfly that matches the flowers, also love the low angle. Right into my favs - Bravo girlfriend

Nice catch sandi, the color mix is really pleasing and the butterfly adds a perfectly symmetrical splash of color all it's own. I can't help wondering what results the Canon 100mm macro lens would've given you here. The newer stabilized model is the perfect flower lens. If you don't already own it, put it on your wish list, you'll thank me later. And if you're a big, burly specimen, I'd also recommend the Canon 180mm unstabilized macro lens, but it's like a brick hanging from your shoulder. Either one will kick this shot up a notch, or you could make that butterfly look the size of a truck. It'll also help you practice your stealth technique as you hunt every bug in the garden. You're in macro heaven, now you just need the lens to see it. And after you've got the 100mm, start thinking 'ring flash'. It's only money.

I haven't a clue of what the flower is ;) I do love this shot though. A great combination of colors and well framed. With a flutterby as icing on the cake. Great, Tigs!

Dont know why but this one looks so peaceful and relaxing. Maybe its something about the colors but loved the feel by looking at it. Nice one tigs :)

Wow! So rich with colors. Nice entry, Sandi.

Whoo, this one caught my eye and I had to come for a closer look! The composition and the colours are lovely, especially with that butterfly there -- sweet image. :-)