I happened to come across Jolene, the jewel beetle, during a hike in Arkansas. I placed her carefully on a leaf with the plan to have a funeral ceremony. My friend Tore handed me a larger rock to carry the … Continue reading Funeral for a Jewel in the Community
While in Arkansas, I attended Elizabeth and Robert’s wedding at the Garvan Woodland Gardens. Here’s a look at the Anthony Chapel. It’s quite a chapel in the woods! View of the inside. (with apologies that it’s a little blurry) The … Continue reading A Wedding in Arkansas
You’re looking at the work of a dedicated team. What is it you ask? Decorative mud tracks! Allen is among the best at creating decorative mud tracks. Many hands make light work – especially when Ralph and Allen are on … Continue reading Decorative Mud Tracks
Robert stood on pins and needles at the altar. Would his bride, Beatrice show up? She did indeed. But she had to look sharp as she negotiated her walk to the altar. Date: July 14, 2019 Camera: … Continue reading On Pins & Needles
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: Leftover letters from scrapbooking became inspiration for the photo. Continue reading Letter Sorting
Opportunities for unique photos are everywhere. You can find them in unexpected places, like this potted plant at the Dallas Arboretum. Date: March 4, 2018 Camera: Rockalita Sunshine (Canon EOS 5D Mark IV) Lens: My beloved 100 mm macro lens (Canon … Continue reading Canoe Adventure!
I don’t normally go for the vernacular in my writing – but what other word would describe miniatures hanging out on daffodils on a Spring day? Seems like ‘chillaxing’ is the only way to describe the moment! Date: February 24, … Continue reading Chillaxing
This photo is among my favorites that I took at the Dallas Arboretum. I noticed the seed pods and I saw an opportunity to make a meal out of it. Camera: Rockalita Sunshine (Canon EOS 5D Mark IV) Lens: My beloved … Continue reading Dinner is Served
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 … Continue reading Funeral Service for Daffodil
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