Color Themes, Dallas Arboretum, Flowers, PinkLeave a comment

Pink Zinnia

September 23, 2018 bigbertha

Such rich, beautiful color! Photo taken at the Dallas Arboretum. No tripod. No color correction. Just a steady hand and lots of practice! I figured I have posted lots of bugs and creepy crawlies that I should balance the blog with a pretty pink flower. Enjoy. This won’t last. I have great photos of creepy things coming soon. Date: September 9, 2018 Camera: Rockalita Sunshine (Canon EOS 5D Mark IV) Lens: My beloved 100 mm macro lens (Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L macro IS) Continue reading Pink Zinnia

Color Themes, Critters, Flowers, OrangeLeave a comment

Busy Little Bee

September 9, 2018 bigbertha

Here are some highlights from today’s trip to the Dallas Arboretum. I didn’t have a tripod but to my relief, many photos turned out. Date: September 9, 2018 Camera: Rockalita Sunshine (Canon EOS 5D Mark IV) Lens: My beloved 100 … Continue reading Busy Little Bee

Blue, New & Abandoned Shoes, Women's ClothingLeave a comment

New Blue Shoes

September 20, 2017 bigbertha

A maroon version of these shoes were on display at a storefront. They stopped me in my tracks. If only they are available in blue. I peered through the window and saw other colors… is that blue I see? The … Continue reading New Blue Shoes

Food as Art, OrangeLeave a comment

Googly Eyes

July 22, 2017July 22, 2017 bigbertha

Thought I’d take a departure from the norm by posting this photo from my archives. This was back when I played with food. I’ve moved on to miniatures and insects. 😉 Enjoy! Date: December 2013 Camera: Big Bertha (Canon EOS 5D Mark II) Notes: Also, please note, the comments box is back. Don’t forget to post interest in participating in the “What motivates you?” series. Continue reading Googly Eyes

Dallas Arboretum, Flowers, Pink

Feast for the eyes

July 21, 2017 bigbertha

Initially I planned on an intriguing beetle photo for today but I think I’ve put readers through a lot with my creepy insect photos lately. Today I give you pretty flowers! Date: October 8, 2016 Camera: Rockalita Sunshine (Canon EOS 5D … Continue reading Feast for the eyes

Blue, Critters, LBJ National Grasslands

Metallic Beetle

May 7, 2017 bigbertha

This beetle was surprisingly cooperative. I managed to set up a tripod to photograph it before it got away. Date: May 6, 2017 Camera: Rockalita Sunshine (Canon EOS 5D Mark IV) Lens: My beloved 100 mm macro lens (Canon EF … Continue reading Metallic Beetle

Dallas Arboretum, Flowers, Purple

Spring Rain

April 28, 2017 bigbertha

Here are more photos from my favorite trip to the Dallas Arboretum back in March. The flowers and leaves blurred in the background to create an interesting effect. Some of the water droplets look metallic. A wider view of the … Continue reading Spring Rain

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