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Month: March 2015

Circle of Life, Critters, Flowers, Food as Art, Macro Photography6 Comments
Big Bertha's Adventures

I watched a ladybug eat!

March 31, 2015March 31, 2015 Denise Holguin

I got to “play hooky” on Monday with my boss’s approval.  It was the perfect day for the Dallas Arboretum. When I returned to the office on Tuesday, my boss asked,  “What was the highlight of your trip to the Arboretum? … Continue reading I watched a ladybug eat!

Color Themes, Flowers, Macro Photography, Purple3 Comments
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Spring at the Arboretum: Purple!

March 30, 2015 Denise Holguin

Towards the end of my visit at the Dallas Arboretum I dawdled by taking photos of some potted plants near the exit.  I’m glad I did.  Take a look… Image above: f/5.6 1/50 sec ISO:  320 Image above: ISO:  640 … Continue reading Spring at the Arboretum: Purple!

Food as Art2 Comments
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Happy Birthday, Frappuccino!

March 26, 2015 Denise Holguin

I have certain self-imposed responsibilities as the Foursquare Mayor of my local Starbucks.  Among them is to document important days, like today! Today is the Frappuccino’s 20th birthday! To celebrate this important day, Starbucks has a Birthday Cake Frappuccino.  This … Continue reading Happy Birthday, Frappuccino!

Cars, Chairs, Faux Ads & More5 Comments
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Carpe diem! Drive the Dodge Charger! Buy the Boots!

March 23, 2015March 23, 2015 Denise Holguin

“What car do you currently drive?” asked the Enterprise employee. Denise:  “A Hyundai Sonata.  I’m fine with a small rental car.” Enterprise employee:  “I can get you in a Dodge Charger.” I thought she was joking but I turned around … Continue reading Carpe diem! Drive the Dodge Charger! Buy the Boots!

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