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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.
Critters

Cucumber Beetle

March 24, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

I didn’t expect this photo to turn out.  I didn’t use a tripod and my model was very much on the move. Camera:  Rockalita Sunshine (Canon EOS 5D Mark IV) Date:  March 2017 Location:  Tyler, Texas   A new Roadside … Continue reading Cucumber Beetle

Critters, Details Count, Emotions, Italy, Miniatures, Mushrooms As Art, spiders

My hard drive died

March 23, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

March 6, 2017.  I was going to post another arboretum photo.  Instead, I discovered my hard drive died. I was in mourning for several days.  I did my best not to think too much about it. But it was difficult. … Continue reading My hard drive died

Parks, You want me to photograph that?

Pond Scum as Art

March 22, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

This is an ongoing series – mainly because I like to pretend there’s a great demand and interest for pond scum photos.  It could happen.  Someday. I think these are my best gross pond photos.  I was finally able to … Continue reading Pond Scum as Art

Flowers, Miniatures, Parks, State Parks

Mayapple

March 21, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

I spotted umbrella-like plants sprouting out of the ground.  They were so intriguing. Like every good parent with her kids on spring break, I made my teenage miniature, Armando, pose in front of the plants. He was not happy about … Continue reading Mayapple

Critters, Miniatures, State Parks

Lumberjacks

March 20, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

I spotted a small but mighty team of lumberjacks at the park.  Harrison (shown below) has been chipping away at this tree for months. He’s making progress. Albert has been toiling on the same tree. They hope to have this … Continue reading Lumberjacks

Parks, Places, Sit on It

Poetry Recitations

March 19, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

William sits on a branch, trying to woo his beloved Etta with original poetry. Etta, on the other hand, is too focused on waving to the … Continue reading Poetry Recitations

Details Count, State Parks

Raindrop!

March 16, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Details are so much fun to observe.  Here’s a raindrop on a tree branch at Ray Roberts Lake State Park – Isle du Bois.  I used a tripod to keep the camera steady. Camera:  Rockalita Sunshine (Canon EOS 5D Mark … Continue reading Raindrop!

Critters, LBJ National Grasslands, Miniatures, Motivation, Self-improvement

Caught in a web

March 14, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

You’ve heard the saying, “caught in a web of lies.”  Henry knows the phrase all too well. Truth be told…it started with one little white lie and … Continue reading Caught in a web

Faux Ads & More, LBJ National Grasslands, Miniatures, Moss As Art, Mushrooms As Art

New Restaurant!

March 13, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Looking for a memorable, avant garden dining experience?  Then the ‘Shroom Room is for you! The ‘Shroom Room is conveniently located just south of the Royal Gorge … Continue reading New Restaurant!

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