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Category: Critters

Spiders, butterflies and other fascinating creatures

Critters, Flowers
Swallowtail butterfly on flower

Swallowtail Butterfly

May 23, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

The butterflies are plentiful this season and are surprisingly accommodating.  Here are some highlights from Oak Point Park in Plano.  My only regret:  I didn’t have my tripod with me! Date:  May 21, 2017 Camera:  Rockalita Sunshine (Canon EOS 5D … Continue reading Swallowtail Butterfly

Critters, State Parks

Dragonfly

May 11, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Here are some photos from a recent trip to Lake Ray Roberts – the Isle du Bois unit.        Date:  May 7, 2017 Camera:  Rockalita Sunshine (Canon EOS 5D Mark IV) Lens:  My beloved 100 mm macro lens (Canon EF … Continue reading Dragonfly

Critters, Details Count, Flowers, LBJ National Grasslands, spiders

Spider

May 10, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Here’s another photo from the LBJ Grasslands last weekend.  I used a tripod to steady the camera.   Date:  May 5, 2017 Camera:  Rockalita Sunshine (Canon EOS 5D Mark IV) Lens:  My beloved 100 mm macro lens (Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 … Continue reading Spider

Critters, Emotions, LBJ National Grasslands, Places, spiders

Dramatic Scene at the LBJ National Grasslands

May 9, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Not sure how this shot happened.  I love how dramatic everything looks. Date:  May 6, 2017 Camera:  Rockalita Sunshine (Canon EOS 5D Mark IV) Lens:  My beloved 100 mm macro lens (Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L macro IS) Location:  LBJ … Continue reading Dramatic Scene at the LBJ National Grasslands

Critters, Details Count, Flowers, LBJ National Grasslands, Macro Photography

Fascinating World

May 8, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

A macro lens, tripod and a little bit of patience can reveal a fascinating world.  Here are some photos from my favorite place, the LBJ National … Continue reading Fascinating World

Blue, Critters, LBJ National Grasslands

Metallic Beetle

May 7, 2017February 9, 2022 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

Critters, Details Count, LBJ National Grasslands, Macro Photography

Adventures at the LBJ National Grasslands

May 6, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Here are highlights from this weekend’s trip to the LBJ National Grasslands.  I used a tripod and reflector for these shots.  Be sure to click on the images to see proper sizes of the photos. I included this shot below … Continue reading Adventures at the LBJ National Grasslands

Circle of Life, Critters, Emotions, Mushrooms As Art, Tributes

Ode to a Turtle – Limited Appeal

April 27, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

I keep thinking I need to create another blog where I can showcase my macabre photos.  Admittedly, my collection of skeleton photos and other creepy discoveries I find in nature have limited appeal.  Until I start a new blog, I’ll … Continue reading Ode to a Turtle – Limited Appeal

Critters, LBJ National Grasslands

Windy Day at the Grasslands Part 2

April 25, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Here are more scenes from the LBJ National Grasslands – Windy Day Edition. Date:  April 22, 2017 Location:  LBJ National Grasslands 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 Windy Day at the Grasslands Part 2

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