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My interests include writing, photography, marketing and sales. The Big Bertha's Adventures blog gives me a creative outlet to occupy my time while (hopefully) inspiring and entertaining others.
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Oh, the Paparazzi!

April 22, 2019February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Date:  March 9, 2019 Location:  Dallas Arboretum Camera:  Rockalita Sunshine (Canon EOS 5D Mark IV) Lens:  My beloved 100 mm macro lens (Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L macro IS) Notes:  I wish I had the behind the scenes shot.  I spotted this … Continue reading Oh, the Paparazzi!

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Wildflowers & Butterflies

April 21, 2019February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Whether you call them weeds or wildflowers… they certainly do attract butterflies!   Here are some highlights from a recent visit to Oak Point Nature Preserve. I … Continue reading Wildflowers & Butterflies

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Flamingo-Kitsch Telephone Table

April 16, 2019February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Last year I worked non-stop making embroidered flamingo projects. I was very excited about the release of my Fabulous Flamingos design collection by Blue Hair Girl. … Continue reading Flamingo-Kitsch Telephone Table

Dallas Arboretum, Flowers, HO Scale Models, Macro Photography, Miniatures, natureLeave a comment

Funeral Service for Daffodil

March 31, 2019February 9, 2022 bigbertha

  Date:  March 9, 2019 Location:  Dallas Arboretum Camera:  Rockalita Sunshine (Canon EOS 5D Mark IV) Lens:  My beloved 100 mm macro lens (Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L macro IS) Notes:  The moment was just too perfect. I spotted the fallen daffodil … Continue reading Funeral Service for Daffodil

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Ladybugs

March 29, 2019February 9, 2022 bigbertha

These are some of my best ladybug photos from the Dallas Arboretum. I didn’t expect the shot below to turn out, I was the hand model and photographer. Same photo, less cropped. Date:  March 9, 2019 Location:  Dallas Arboretum Camera: … Continue reading Ladybugs

Dallas Arboretum, Flowers, HO Scale Models, Macro Photography, Miniatures, natureLeave a comment

Goodbye Winter Doldrums….

March 28, 2019February 9, 2022 bigbertha

….Hello, Springtime! Date:  March 9, 2019 Location:  Dallas Arboretum Camera:  Rockalita Sunshine (Canon EOS 5D Mark IV) Lens:  My beloved 100 mm macro lens (Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L macro IS) Notes:  The drooping daffodil was the perfect opportunity to finally … Continue reading Goodbye Winter Doldrums….

Dallas Arboretum, Details Count, Flowers, Macro PhotographyLeave a comment

Water Droplets as Texture

March 27, 2019February 9, 2022 bigbertha

My friend Tore and I were just about the only visitors at the Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Garden on a recent rainy day.  It’s a little known secret that rainy or overcast days are THE BEST days to visit.  Most … Continue reading Water Droplets as Texture

Dallas History, Details Count, Harry Hines Blvd, Hotels, Percival Sunshine, The Adolphus HotelLeave a comment

The Adolphus Hotel – Finale Post

March 24, 2019February 9, 2022 bigbertha

I’d liken this post to the finale in a 4th of July fireworks celebration.  The best is saved for last, with a battery of colorful fireworks in the night sky.  But even as you’re mesmerized by the profusion of color, … Continue reading The Adolphus Hotel – Finale Post

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The Adolphus Hotel Part III – Branding

March 11, 2019February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Branding and marketing are among interests at work and in my personal life.  This post will showcase details that warm the cockles of my heart. You’ll see a mix of old and new.   When we checked in to The … Continue reading The Adolphus Hotel Part III – Branding

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