Seen in the mountains of North Carolina. Summer.
According to this website, the Imperial Moth is quite variable in appearance, so this one must be such--a paler version than some seen in images.
entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/bfly/moth2/imperial_moth.htm
Tags: moth brick masonry yellow mottled winged wings NC summer entomology ImperialMoth variegated pattern shading big flyer Lepidoptera
A cheerful spring welcome near the entry steps. . . . Thanks to Liliane, we now know that these flowers are called Gaura.
Click to ENLARGE. Very pretty things!
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaura_lindheimeri
Tags: doorway steps spring pink white stems spritely lively garden landscape floral NC Asheville downtown diagonal lines composition framed gritty
"Intentionally diverse."
Founded in 1866 to serve the spiritual and educational life of newly freed slaves in the community. This building was constructed in the 1890s by a master craftsman who was born a slave, James Vester Miller. Today St. Matthias is a vibrant multiracial congregation meeting in this beautiful historic interior.
Sunday services at 11AM. Musical concerts most Sundays at 3PM.
stmatthiasepiscopal.com/
Tags: church interior NationalRegister NRHP morning light windows Victorian altar pews Sunday open StMatthias Episcopal diverse NC Dundee woodwork Asheville history historic architecture diversity
EXPLORE-D!
This looks like a hybrid of the basic US native orange ("flame") azalea. It is much brighter than usual and the flowers are in lush clumps. Pretty against this woody lounge area on the UNC Asheville campus on a dull day. University (Ramsey) library in the background.
Latin plant name: Rhododendron calendulaceum.
Tags: azalea UNCA gable wood landscaping campus spring orange flame
On display at Biltmore Estate Gardens.
www.longfield-gardens.com/plantname/Tulip-Sun-Lover
Tags: tulip garden orange spring blooms hybrid