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Details Count, Machine embroidery, Motivation, Tributes
Machine embroidered poem

Behind the Scenes: A Tribute to a Red Pen

June 25, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

This project started last summer.  I wrote part of the poem and posted it along with a photo of the dead pen to Facebook.  My friend Tore took the poem and expanded it with additional lines. The poem was too … Continue reading Behind the Scenes: A Tribute to a Red Pen

Circle of Life, Details Count, LBJ National Grasslands, Menswear, Motivation, Rubbish

Unit 70 at the LBJ National Grasslands

June 5, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

There are wildflowers and grasses swaying in the wind. You can see signs of possible erosion or perhaps wild boar have been causing the damage. Butterflies … Continue reading Unit 70 at the LBJ National Grasslands

Circle of Life, Details Count, Emotions, Hands, Motivation, Perspective, Self-improvement, Tributes

2 Year Anniversary.

May 29, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

For two weeks I’ve been writing a blog in my head to mark this 2 year anniversary. I have plenty of anger filled words. But that … Continue reading 2 Year Anniversary.

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, 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

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

Critters, Details Count, LBJ National Grasslands, Macro Photography

Windy Day at the Grasslands

April 23, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Today’s outdoor challenge:  cold wind. I went home feeling ambivalent about my photos.  It’s hard to photograph plants in the wind.  But then I examined them on my laptop.  Take a look.   I did not use a tripod for … Continue reading Windy Day at the Grasslands

Details Count, Holidays, Machine embroidery, Motivation, Perspective, Self-improvement

Design, create and manufacture happiness…

April 13, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

…one card at a time. I recently volunteered to make Easter cards for the elderly.  I didn’t know how many I’d make – nor how I’d … Continue reading Design, create and manufacture happiness…

Dallas Arboretum, Details Count, Flowers, Miniatures

Wedding Photos

April 6, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

You might remember a post last month featuring Beatrice and Bartholomew’s wedding at the Dallas Arboretum.  Here are more photos from the momentous day. Camera:  Rockalita … Continue reading Wedding Photos

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