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Month: May 2017

Caddo National Grasslands, Critters, Flowers, Macro Photography, spiders

Caddo National Grasslands

May 31, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Here are highlights from my recent adventure to the Caddo National Grasslands:  Critter Edition.  Be sure to click on the images for a better view. Green … Continue reading Caddo National Grasslands

Circle of Life, Details Count, Emotions, Hands, Motivation, Perspective, Self-improvement, Tributes

2 Year Anniversary.

May 29, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

For two weeks I’ve been writing a blog in my head to mark this 2 year anniversary. I have plenty of anger filled words. But that … Continue reading 2 Year Anniversary.

Critters, Flowers
Swallowtail butterfly on flower

Swallowtail Butterfly

May 23, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

The butterflies are plentiful this season and are surprisingly accommodating.  Here are some highlights from Oak Point Park in Plano.  My only regret:  I didn’t have my tripod with me! Date:  May 21, 2017 Camera:  Rockalita Sunshine (Canon EOS 5D … Continue reading Swallowtail Butterfly

Tributes

Kibbles Anthony Lisieux – 2 Years Later

May 15, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Today is the anniversary of of the passing of our family chihuahua, Kibbles Anthony Lisieux.   To mark the day, I dug up her old newsletter.  We (Kibbles and I) published a monthly newsletter and sent via snail mail to … Continue reading Kibbles Anthony Lisieux – 2 Years Later

Critters, State Parks

Dragonfly

May 11, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Here are some photos from a recent trip to Lake Ray Roberts – the Isle du Bois unit.        Date:  May 7, 2017 Camera:  Rockalita Sunshine (Canon EOS 5D Mark IV) Lens:  My beloved 100 mm macro lens (Canon EF … Continue reading Dragonfly

Critters, Details Count, Flowers, LBJ National Grasslands, spiders

Spider

May 10, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Here’s another photo from the LBJ Grasslands last weekend.  I used a tripod to steady the camera.   Date:  May 5, 2017 Camera:  Rockalita Sunshine (Canon EOS 5D Mark IV) Lens:  My beloved 100 mm macro lens (Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 … Continue reading Spider

Critters, Emotions, LBJ National Grasslands, Places, spiders

Dramatic Scene at the LBJ National Grasslands

May 9, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Not sure how this shot happened.  I love how dramatic everything looks. Date:  May 6, 2017 Camera:  Rockalita Sunshine (Canon EOS 5D Mark IV) Lens:  My beloved 100 mm macro lens (Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L macro IS) Location:  LBJ … Continue reading Dramatic Scene at the LBJ National Grasslands

Critters, Details Count, Flowers, LBJ National Grasslands, Macro Photography

Fascinating World

May 8, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

A macro lens, tripod and a little bit of patience can reveal a fascinating world.  Here are some photos from my favorite place, the LBJ National … Continue reading Fascinating World

Blue, Critters, LBJ National Grasslands

Metallic Beetle

May 7, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

This beetle was surprisingly cooperative.  I managed to set up a tripod to photograph it before it got away. Date:  May 6, 2017 Camera:  Rockalita Sunshine (Canon EOS 5D Mark IV) Lens:  My beloved 100 mm macro lens (Canon EF … Continue reading Metallic Beetle

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