I’ve spotted trees with berries at the LBJ National Grasslands. I desperately want to eat them – but I’m not certain if they are safe to eat. Take a look. They look delicious. I think (?) these are mulberry trees … Continue reading Permission to Eat
Here are more photos from my favorite trip to the Dallas Arboretum back in March. The flowers and leaves blurred in the background to create an interesting effect. Some of the water droplets look metallic. A wider view of the … Continue reading Spring Rain
I keep thinking I need to create another blog where I can showcase my macabre photos. Admittedly, my collection of skeleton photos and other creepy discoveries I find in nature have limited appeal. Until I start a new blog, I’ll … Continue reading Ode to a Turtle – Limited Appeal
Here are more scenes from the LBJ National Grasslands – Windy Day Edition. Date: April 22, 2017 Location: LBJ National Grasslands Camera: Rockalita Sunshine (Canon EOS 5D Mark IV) Lens: My beloved 100 mm macro lens (Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L macro IS) Continue reading Windy Day at the Grasslands Part 2
Jonathan and his dad had front row leaves (seats) to watch a new type of performance art last weekend. Poor little Jonathan got scared when the flower was getting devoured by the ‘artists.’ Will he be next? Date: April 23, 2017 Location: Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge Camera: Rockalita Sunshine (Canon EOS 5D Mark IV) Lens: My beloved 100 mm macro lens (Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L macro IS) Continue reading Performance Art
I plopped myself down on the sandy soil to photograph yellow flowers. But this fly caught my attention on another plant. At the time I thought I was photographing a very accommodating live fly. Not until I downloaded the photos did I discover an entirely different scenario. Take a look. Isn’t it amazing?! These are the quiet moments of discovery I love. Date: April 22, 2017 Location: LBJ National Grasslands Camera: Rockalita Sunshine (Canon EOS 5D Mark IV) Lens: My beloved 100 mm macro lens (Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L macro IS) Continue reading Unexpected Find
Today’s outdoor challenge: cold wind. I went home feeling ambivalent about my photos. It’s hard to photograph plants in the wind. But then I examined them on my laptop. Take a look. I did not use a tripod for … Continue reading Windy Day at the Grasslands
Agatha never shies away from a dare. Last weekend she was challenged to sit on top of a cactus by her friends. “Piece of cake!” she said. Agatha wasn’t satisfied. She climbed fearlessly to the top of a second cactus … Continue reading Agatha and the Dare
Here are highlights from a couple recent Litter Patrols. All this trash was picked up in one area that I intentionally will not disclose. But if you follow this blog, you know where it is. 😉 There’s something to be said … Continue reading Litter Patrol
This is my first opportunity to photograph hummingbirds. I could have photographed them the entire day. So enchanting. Date: April 2017 Location: Dallas Arboretum Camera: … Continue reading Hummingbirds
About a month ago Beatrice and Bartholomew had a wedding at the Dallas Arboretum. If you missed it, click here and here. The wedding photographer finally released photos from their wedding reception. The dancing started out pretty tame. But once the Frappuccino … Continue reading The Wedding Reception of the Year!
…one card at a time. I recently volunteered to make Easter cards for the elderly. I didn’t know how many I’d make – nor how I’d … Continue reading Design, create and manufacture happiness…
Now that it’s spring, everyone is antsy to shake the winter blues. Tom and his wife Heather, are no exception. They went to their favorite hideaway … Continue reading Fishing & Canoeing
Edna and her dog, Henry live in a tiny cave at Jackson Woods. Most people have learned to avoid the area. Edna can be pretty intimidating. Date: March 25, 2017 Camera: Rockalita Sunshine (Canon EOS 5D Mark IV) Lens: … Continue reading Edna
You might remember a post last month featuring Beatrice and Bartholomew’s wedding at the Dallas Arboretum. Here are more photos from the momentous day. Camera: Rockalita … Continue reading Wedding Photos
I purchased an app that reported 100 percent chance of rain last Sunday. I was devastated. Weekends are for outdoor adventures. I felt cheated out of a weekend. Fortunately, my concerns and the rain cleared after having lunch. (I have … Continue reading Rainy Day
Recently I was interviewed by Joanne Banko, a colleague in the sewing and embroidery industry. At first I was intimidated – there are plenty of other people that are more talented and skilled. What information could I possibly share with her readers? It turns out, I found a few things to say and had a blast doing it. Joanne and I share similar goals. We aim to do our best in everything we do. I suspect that’s why we have worked together so well for many years. Please visit Joanne Banko’s blog to read the interview. It is quite a privilege … Continue reading I had an interview