Clear beads of raindrops rest on the ruffled edges of the scarlet and gold Poinciana tree flower. The photo was taken in South Sound, Grand Cayman, August 10, 2006.

The Royal Poinciana tree blooms like a wild wildfire of scarlet and gold, orange and yellow colors. Each fragile petal dances in the wind like a butterfly ready for a flight. The flowers rest on branches before they start dancing with a slight breeze. The photo was taken in South Sound, Grand Cayman, August 16, 2026.

Soft wings are spread wide awaiting a gentle breath of wind. One moment… and thousands of red, orange, and yellow butterflies will circle in the warm air. The photo was taken in the South Sound, Grand Cayman, August 16, 2026.