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
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