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Category: Critters

Spiders, butterflies and other fascinating creatures

Critters, Dallas Arboretum, Flowers

Tulips in the rain

March 31, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

I was in paradise a few weeks ago.  The lighting… the absence of people… the rain… it was peaceful and perfect. Camera:  Rockalita Sunshine (Canon EOS 5D Mark IV) Lens:  My beloved 100 mm macro lens (Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 … Continue reading Tulips in the rain

Critters, Dallas Arboretum, Flowers, Miniatures

Firefighter!

March 29, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

  Camera:  Rockalita Sunshine (Canon EOS 5D Mark IV) Lens:  My beloved 100 mm macro lens (Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L macro IS) Date:  March 5, 2017 Notes:  Photos taken at the Dallas Arboretum.  Until today I didn’t the spider … Continue reading Firefighter!

Critters

Cucumber Beetle

March 24, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

I didn’t expect this photo to turn out.  I didn’t use a tripod and my model was very much on the move. Camera:  Rockalita Sunshine (Canon EOS 5D Mark IV) Date:  March 2017 Location:  Tyler, Texas   A new Roadside … Continue reading Cucumber Beetle

Critters, Details Count, Emotions, Italy, Miniatures, Mushrooms As Art, spiders

My hard drive died

March 23, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

March 6, 2017.  I was going to post another arboretum photo.  Instead, I discovered my hard drive died. I was in mourning for several days.  I did my best not to think too much about it. But it was difficult. … Continue reading My hard drive died

Critters, Miniatures, State Parks

Lumberjacks

March 20, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

I spotted a small but mighty team of lumberjacks at the park.  Harrison (shown below) has been chipping away at this tree for months. He’s making progress. Albert has been toiling on the same tree. They hope to have this … Continue reading Lumberjacks

Critters, LBJ National Grasslands, Miniatures, Motivation, Self-improvement

Caught in a web

March 14, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

You’ve heard the saying, “caught in a web of lies.”  Henry knows the phrase all too well. Truth be told…it started with one little white lie and … Continue reading Caught in a web

Critters, Details Count, Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, Industrious Ants, Miniatures

Ant Mound Cafe

February 26, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Winter seemed to fight back today.  The advantage of the cooler weather:  I get to wear my favorite Rabbit Hat and my subjects moved slower than … Continue reading Ant Mound Cafe

Country settings, Critters, Food as Art, LBJ National Grasslands

Wild Animals!

February 20, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Every visit to the LBJ National Grasslands is an adventure that usually involves hunting for mushrooms.  But the last two weeks have been particularly exciting. With Spring around the corner the animals are coming out to play. February 12, 2017 … Continue reading Wild Animals!

Critters, Flowers, Purple

Hyacinth

February 19, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Hyacinths are blooming in Texas! \ Date:  February 19, 2017 Camera:  Canon EOS 5D Mark IV (aka Rockalita Sunshine) Lens:  My beloved 100 mm macro lens … Continue reading Hyacinth

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