Category: HO Scale Models

Dallas Arboretum, Flowers, HO Scale Models, Macro Photography, MiniaturesLeave a comment

Funeral Service for Daffodil

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  Date:  March 9, 2019 Location:  Dallas Arboretum Camera:  Rockalita Sunshine (Canon EOS 5D Mark IV) Lens:  My beloved 100 mm macro lens (Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L macro IS) Notes:  The moment was just too perfect. I spotted the fallen daffodil in the flowerbed, there was a hole nearby and I had my mourners in my camera bag.  Time for a funeral service! The only factor that interrupted the solemn moment was a live band playing nearby.  I couldn’t miss the chance to cha cha at the Arboretum. 😉 Continue reading Funeral Service for Daffodil

Circle of Life, Critters, HO Scale Models, MiniaturesLeave a comment

Mona Monarch

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Mona Monarch was in a fatal hit and run accident on October 29, 2018 at Olympic Circle.  She was heading to Mexico for her winter vacation. In lieu of cut flower arrangements, family members have requested beautiful flowers be planted in Mona’s honor. Funeral arrangements donated by Grasshopper & Sons Funeral Home.   Date:  October 29, 2018 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:  Dallas, TX Notes:  As I pulled in to the parking lot at work, I noticed the butterfly at our circle drive.  … Continue reading Mona Monarch

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Fire!

bigbertha

I went to the Dallas Arboretum very unprepared.  I only had my Canon 5D Mark IV and one set of miniatures. (What a hard life and yes, I carry miniature firemen in my camera bag at all times). I looked for plants that suggested a fire.  This plant did the trick. Date:  September 9, 2018 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 Fire!