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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, LBJ National Grasslands, Tributes

Ball Knob Cemetery on Christmas Eve

January 13, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Here’s a look at my favorite cemetery on Christmas Eve. I don’t know if vandals knock the tombstones down or if the tombstones fall apart after so many years. Either way, I like to honor the deceased by visiting their … Continue reading Ball Knob Cemetery on Christmas Eve

Toys, Women's Clothing

Unfortunate Accident

December 12, 2016February 9, 2022 bigbertha

You know those warnings about not wearing loose clothing near machinery?  It’s true. It’s also a true statement that you should not dance near machinery.  Annabel found out the hard way.  Believe it or not, she was Lindy Hopping on … Continue reading Unfortunate Accident

Flowers

Filters

November 27, 2016February 9, 2022 bigbertha

This evening I did the unthinkable. I played with filters in Photoshop.  I am a purist – I photograph to capture what I see without extreme manipulation – and I consider that artful enough.  But today, I decided to explore … Continue reading Filters

Food as Art, fungus, Mushrooms As Art

Mushroom Chronicles: Day 1

November 22, 2016February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Today was Mushroom Monday.  My Blue Oyster Mushroom kit arrived.  Take a look… The directions indicate I am to leave the contents in the bag and place it on a shallow plate.    The bag has holes in it where … Continue reading Mushroom Chronicles: Day 1

Critters, spiders, State Parks

A Spider with Spines Part 2

November 21, 2016February 9, 2022 bigbertha

While sitting on a boulder at a state park in Arkansas, I spotted one of my favorite spiders.  I had little confidence the photos would turn out – I couldn’t stand next to the spider – all I could do … Continue reading A Spider with Spines Part 2

Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, spiders

A spider with spines!

November 17, 2016February 9, 2022 bigbertha

I spotted this fascinating creature at the Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge.  At first glance I thought it was transporting a fresh catch of food across the web.  But upon closer inspection I realized its body was spiny.  I struggled taking … Continue reading A spider with spines!

Color Themes, Orange

Texture & Color

November 16, 2016February 9, 2022 bigbertha

I tried to look at my blog through a different set of eyes – my conclusion:  I need more color and maybe a break from mushrooms.  So today’s blog will focus on pumpkins from the Dallas Arboretum. Camera:  Canon EOS … Continue reading Texture & Color

Circle of Life, fungus

An assortment of mushrooms in one location

November 15, 2016February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Here are some enchanting and other-worldly mushroom photos from Ball Knob Cemetery near the LBJ Grasslands. This mushroom looks like one of my favorite brown-n-serve rolls served at … Continue reading An assortment of mushrooms in one location

Country settings, Emotions, LBJ National Grasslands

Ball Knob Cemetery

November 14, 2016February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Nearly every weekend includes the LBJ Grasslands and mushroom or frog photography.  I realize not everyone likes mushrooms or frogs (gasp) so I have changed things up for this post.  (Also, frog photography will be waning with the cooler weather. … Continue reading Ball Knob Cemetery

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