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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, Macro Photography

Crossing the threshold

June 8, 2016February 9, 2022 bigbertha

I have followed some very talented photographers on Instagram that photograph bugs and insects.  I have no idea how they do it.  Inspired by their talent, I decided it was time to take my insect photography to a new level. … Continue reading Crossing the threshold

Critters, Details Count, Night shots, You want me to photograph that?

Firefly!

June 6, 2016February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Today’s very unusual tripod challenge:  photograph fireflies.  My friend and I have discovered a spot where fireflies are plentiful… if you get there at just the right hour.  We got there with our equipment at the wrong hour.  There were … Continue reading Firefly!

Flowers, Pink

Hydrangea

June 4, 2016February 9, 2022 bigbertha

I purchased this hydrangea years ago.  It, as well as my passion flower vine, are the most expensive plants I’ve purchased for the garden. But as the photos hopefully display, it’s such a dramatic and beautiful plant.   Camera:  Canon … Continue reading Hydrangea

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May 29, 2015. Part 3 of 3.

June 1, 2016February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Preface A few years ago I took a Dale Carnegie course.  One of my favorite lessons I learned from the instructor is:  “if you lived it you have the right to tell the story.”  So that is what I am … Continue reading May 29, 2015. Part 3 of 3.

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May 29, 2015. Part 2 of X

May 31, 2016February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Preface:   A few years ago I took a Dale Carnegie course.  One of my favorite lessons I learned from the instructor is:  “if you lived it you have the right to tell the story.”  So that is what I … Continue reading May 29, 2015. Part 2 of X

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May 29, 2015. Part 1 of X

May 29, 2016February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Preface: A few years ago I took a Dale Carnegie course.  One of my favorite lessons I learned from the instructor is:  “if you lived it you have the right to tell the story.”  So that is what I am … Continue reading May 29, 2015. Part 1 of X

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Duck and the Grammar Dilemma

May 26, 2016February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Not much to say about the photo.  It’s a duck I photographed last weekend. I like getting at my subject’s level – so I snuck as close to the duck as possible.  Then I lay down on the grass to … Continue reading Duck and the Grammar Dilemma

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Peek-a-boo

May 24, 2016February 9, 2022 bigbertha

I took this photo after a thunderstorm this week.  I planned on focusing on the flower and water droplets but then I spotted the spider. Camera:  Big Bertha (Canon EOS 5D Mark II) Lens:  My beloved 100 mm macro lens … Continue reading Peek-a-boo

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Abandoned shoe at Bob Woodruff Park

May 23, 2016February 9, 2022 bigbertha

My ongoing Abandoned Shoe series continues! Hiking through the mosquito infested trail at Bob Woodruff Park is always an adventure.  Sure, I remembered to bring the mosquito spray – but I chose not to spray myself. It’s not summer yet … Continue reading Abandoned shoe at Bob Woodruff Park

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