Spiders, butterflies and other fascinating creatures
While the best part of Spring at the Dallas Arboretum are the fresh daffodils and tulips I feel a responsibility to photograph the unsung heroes in the garden. The blooms that are withered and spent have beauty too! I was so … Continue reading Pretty withered
I got to “play hooky” on Monday with my boss’s approval. It was the perfect day for the Dallas Arboretum. When I returned to the office on Tuesday, my boss asked, “What was the highlight of your trip to the Arboretum? … Continue reading I watched a ladybug eat!
This pretty flower is an Iris reticulata. While I was taking photos, I noticed signs of rabbits in the garden but didn’t think twice about it. Instead, I focused on the pretty purple flower. I wanted something unexpected so I … Continue reading Signs of Spring
It used to be I’d spend most of my free time outdoors – taking nature photos of dragonflies, butterflies and other ‘critters.’ But that was years ago and I’ve since discovered other hobbies, I’ve made new friends and I don’t … Continue reading Smile for the camera!
It was as if dump trucks dropped a load of rocks all over the path we were walking. Limestone rocks were everywhere. I hadn’t seen anything like it. It was amazing. There was a plant growing among the rocks. I … Continue reading The white rocks started out charming
Here’s a little creature I found on a cactus at Copper Breaks State Park. I was especially excited because it gave me an opportunity to use my new macro lens. The beetle looks fake. Side profile. Camera: Canon EOS 5D … Continue reading Cactus Longhorn Beetle
I was leading the way along a hiking trail at Cedar Hill State Park when I stopped in my tracks. “LOOK! We have to stop.” I dropped all my things and carefully approached the beetle. I knew the next few … Continue reading Two friends and a beetle
Preface: I recently visited my favorite store, Discount Model Trains, in Addison, Texas. I must have spent a half hour trying to determine which miniature figures to purchase. When I spotted the miniature photographers I knew I had to buy … Continue reading Tom the Dragonfly Photographer
This busy little bee was spotted on a prickly pear cactus at Copper Breaks State Park. This was one of the first times I got to put my new 100mm lens to the test – and I could have spent … Continue reading Busy Little Bee
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