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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.
Emotions, LBJ National Grasslands, Motivation, Rubbish

I got angry

March 13, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

I had a visceral reaction when I looked at the cement barricades.  What disgusting, abhorrent, crude behavior. Someone spray painted obscenities on the cement barricades at ‘my’ LBJ National Grasslands.  There were beer cans and other trash left in the … Continue reading I got angry

Dallas Arboretum, Flowers, Miniatures

Nice day for a wedding

March 5, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Rain did not hamper Beatrice and Bartholomew’s wedding at the Dallas Arboretum.   In fact, it was a beautiful private ceremony.  They had the entire Arboretum … Continue reading Nice day for a wedding

Details Count, LBJ National Grasslands, Macro Photography, Moss As Art

Moss Spores

March 2, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

My friend Tore and I found a new area of the LBJ Grasslands that has the most moss I’ve ever seen in Texas.  (The entire state … Continue reading Moss Spores

Critters, Details Count, Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, Industrious Ants, Miniatures

Ant Mound Cafe

February 26, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Winter seemed to fight back today.  The advantage of the cooler weather:  I get to wear my favorite Rabbit Hat and my subjects moved slower than … Continue reading Ant Mound Cafe

Details Count, Machine embroidery, Motivation, Women's Clothing

Do your very best

February 24, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Here’s a preview of a project I finished this evening.  I spray painted the tulle-like fabric and hand stitched beads to the embroidery design. Camera:  Canon … Continue reading Do your very best

Miniatures

Sowing the Fields

February 23, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

I was searching for some other images this evening when I came across this one.  This was originally going to be for the magazine (my day … Continue reading Sowing the Fields

Country settings, Critters, Food as Art, LBJ National Grasslands

Wild Animals!

February 20, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Every visit to the LBJ National Grasslands is an adventure that usually involves hunting for mushrooms.  But the last two weeks have been particularly exciting. With Spring around the corner the animals are coming out to play. February 12, 2017 … Continue reading Wild Animals!

Critters, Flowers, Purple

Hyacinth

February 19, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Hyacinths are blooming in Texas! \ Date:  February 19, 2017 Camera:  Canon EOS 5D Mark IV (aka Rockalita Sunshine) Lens:  My beloved 100 mm macro lens … Continue reading Hyacinth

Miniatures

1/2 inch quilt blocks

February 17, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Photographing miniature quilt blocks is best done by a miniature photographer! Date:  February 17, 2017 Camera:  Canon EOS 5D Mark IV (aka Rockalita Sunshine) Lens:  My beloved 100 mm macro lens (Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L macro IS) Notes:  My Block … Continue reading 1/2 inch quilt blocks

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