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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.
Circle of Life, Details Count, Emotions, Self-improvement

Introducing… Blue Hair Girl

February 7, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

All day, I couldn’t wait to come home and write today’s post.  But now I am at a loss for words.  The photo below will have … Continue reading Introducing… Blue Hair Girl

Miniatures, Moss As Art

Mowing at the LBJ National Grasslands

February 5, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Last week’s trip to the LBJ Grasslands made me realize I need to purchase a miniature lawn mower.  Voila! Date:  February 5, 2017 Camera:  Canon EOS … Continue reading Mowing at the LBJ National Grasslands

Critters, Details Count, Emotions, fungus, Macro Photography, Moss As Art, State Parks

Pleasant distraction

February 3, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

I find photos are a pleasant distraction.  They take me to far off places and peaceful moments in time. This photo is from a state park … Continue reading Pleasant distraction

LBJ National Grasslands, Miniatures, Moss As Art

Hiking through moss

February 1, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

I found this moss growing near Black Creek Lake.  It was begging for a miniature but I didn’t have any with me. I returned to the … Continue reading Hiking through moss

Circle of Life, Tributes

A Tribute to the Gainesville Factory Shops

January 31, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

I remember this mall when it was in its prime.  It has changed since my last visit years ago. When I look at the photo below, I like to imagine the crowds that used to shop here. Here’s a look at … Continue reading A Tribute to the Gainesville Factory Shops

Details Count, fungus, LBJ National Grasslands, Moss As Art, Perspective

The Fun Gus Band!

January 30, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

They only play at swanky locations – usually the LBJ Grasslands or wherever shelf fungus can be found.  Their specialty is swing and Lindy Hop music to get the crowd moving.  But they are very adept at reading the crowd … Continue reading The Fun Gus Band!

State Parks

Tranquility!

January 29, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Today’s adventure included Eisenhower State Park.  In comparison to the LBJ Grasslands, it’s a stone’s throw away. Here are some highlights. I won’t show you the really fascinating <more like macabre> shots of a deceased bird on the shore…. Instead, … Continue reading Tranquility!

Chairs, Details Count, LBJ National Grasslands, Moss As Art

Trending: Round Chairs

January 29, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Here’s a side profile of a chair at the NYLO Hotel. Here’s the same chair in use. Here’s my adaptation of the chair in miniature form! My hand for scale.   Cameras:  Canon G16,  Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Dates:  July … Continue reading Trending: Round Chairs

LBJ National Grasslands, Perspective

Scorched Earth

January 27, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Last Fall I got to experience a controlled burn at the LBJ National Grasslands.  At the time I didn’t know it was a controlled burn.  I was devastated when I saw ‘my’ charred Grasslands.  There were still some open flames … Continue reading Scorched Earth

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