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Month: January 2017

Circle of Life, Tributes

A Tribute to the Gainesville Factory Shops

January 31, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

I remember this mall when it was in its prime.  It has changed since my last visit years ago. When I look at the photo below, I like to imagine the crowds that used to shop here. Here’s a look at … Continue reading A Tribute to the Gainesville Factory Shops

Details Count, fungus, LBJ National Grasslands, Moss As Art, Perspective

The Fun Gus Band!

January 30, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

They only play at swanky locations – usually the LBJ Grasslands or wherever shelf fungus can be found.  Their specialty is swing and Lindy Hop music to get the crowd moving.  But they are very adept at reading the crowd … Continue reading The Fun Gus Band!

State Parks

Tranquility!

January 29, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Today’s adventure included Eisenhower State Park.  In comparison to the LBJ Grasslands, it’s a stone’s throw away. Here are some highlights. I won’t show you the really fascinating <more like macabre> shots of a deceased bird on the shore…. Instead, … Continue reading Tranquility!

Chairs, Details Count, LBJ National Grasslands, Moss As Art

Trending: Round Chairs

January 29, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Here’s a side profile of a chair at the NYLO Hotel. Here’s the same chair in use. Here’s my adaptation of the chair in miniature form! My hand for scale.   Cameras:  Canon G16,  Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Dates:  July … Continue reading Trending: Round Chairs

LBJ National Grasslands, Perspective

Scorched Earth

January 27, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Last Fall I got to experience a controlled burn at the LBJ National Grasslands.  At the time I didn’t know it was a controlled burn.  I was devastated when I saw ‘my’ charred Grasslands.  There were still some open flames … Continue reading Scorched Earth

Details Count, Emotions, Motivation, People, Perspective, Self-improvement

Unicorn Dreams Do Come True

January 18, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

The real title for this blog is:  Do Your Best Every Time. At the end of the photo shoot, I asked if I could have my photo taken with our model.  I’m not sure if you can sense it from … Continue reading Unicorn Dreams Do Come True

Circle of Life, fungus, LBJ National Grasslands, Mushrooms As Art

Revisiting a mushroom at Ball Knob Cemetery

January 18, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

I had the chance to visit Ball Knob Cemetery and was surprised to see my favorite mushroom was still there.  If you missed the post from November, click here to see the mushroom when it was in its prime.   … Continue reading Revisiting a mushroom at Ball Knob Cemetery

Chairs, Details Count, Letters, Motivation, Sit on It

Day Job: Miniatures

January 16, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

I have the privilege of writing the last page of every issue of Designs in Machine Embroidery.  The page is called “A Closer Look” and features my miniatures in unexpected settings – preferably related to machine embroidery.  That, dear readers, … Continue reading Day Job: Miniatures

Motivation, Perspective, State Parks

The Last Shot of the Day

January 15, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

This photo is my best from today.  It was taken at Ray Roberts Lake State Park – Isle du Bois.  It seems like there should be … Continue reading The Last Shot of the Day

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