I noticed my recent posts are blending together – they all look green, brown and have a mushroom theme. So here are some photos from a Spring trip to the Dallas Arboretum. The senses seem to come alive with these … Continue reading A splash of color
I purchased this hydrangea years ago. It, as well as my passion flower vine, are the most expensive plants I’ve purchased for the garden. But as the photos hopefully display, it’s such a dramatic and beautiful plant. Camera: Canon … Continue reading Hydrangea
I took this photo after a thunderstorm this week. I planned on focusing on the flower and water droplets but then I spotted the spider. Camera: Big Bertha (Canon EOS 5D Mark II) Lens: My beloved 100 mm macro lens … Continue reading Peek-a-boo
This weekend I had the opportunity to visit a new-to-me park: Randol Mill Park in Arlington, TX. Here are some highlights. This fence with graffiti on the walls was calling my name. But then I looked down and noticed wildflowers … Continue reading Multiple Perspectives
I first visited the East Texas Arboretum and Botanical Society in 2008. I drove 100 miles (one way) to get there and I went to celebrate my birthday weekend. This park was the first place I have encountered a red … Continue reading Revisiting a Botanical Garden
I recently visited the Johnson Branch Unit of Ray Roberts Lake State Park. Here are some highlights. The wildflowers were plentiful. Times like this I wish I had a tripod with me but I’m sure by the time I set … Continue reading Ray Roberts Lake State Park – Johnson Branch Unit
This afternoon I planted myself near a flowerbed at the Dallas Arboretum. My goal was to soak in the moment (a day off from work!), observe the plants and maybe spot something interesting to photograph. There it was. A ladybug … Continue reading Ladybug Covered in Pollen
My themes are all over the board and it’s getting worse as I develop new interests. I like delicate lace embroidery, creepy ventriloquist’s dolls, insects, lost shoes and everything in between. How to pick a theme for a photography blog? … Continue reading Creepy & Pretty
I can’t take all the credit for this photo. My friend Tore spotted this bloom and alerted me. He knows I specialize in photos with creepy crawlers. (Admittedly, I’m probably the only one that likes them. But I’m documenting nature … Continue reading Party at the Prickly Pear Blossom!
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