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Garbage Bug

Hiker Discovers Garbage Bug

August 7, 2021 bigbertha

Antonio was enjoying a peaceful hike when he came upon a curious mound of rubbish…on legs! Continue reading Hiker Discovers Garbage Bug

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Garbage Bug

A Hoarder in the Bug Community

August 4, 2021 bigbertha

I noticed a fuzz ball moving on a leaf.  It wasn’t the breeze causing the movement.  It was definitely moving on its own. As I looked closer, it looked like there could be bark on the moving fuzz ball… and are those dead bodies? But what is it? Continue reading A Hoarder in the Bug Community

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Temperature Readings in the Park

March 31, 2020 bigbertha

Healthyville has taken the concept of sculpture parks to a new level. Visitors can now enjoy the well-manicured park with its unique interactive sculptures. Continue reading Temperature Readings in the Park

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Miniatures, Embroidery & Personal Protective Equipment

March 27, 2020 bigbertha

Roberto wanted to reach out to the community in new and creative ways. That is why he offered to pose beside an embroidered heart to get the message out. He also suggested we abbreviate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Imagine how … Continue reading Miniatures, Embroidery & Personal Protective Equipment

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Fred is ready to ship N95 masks

Fred is ready to ship Personal Protective Equipment

March 26, 2020 bigbertha

Fred has been tirelessly working to source product to send to people in need. Pictured above, he’s in the N95 factory. (He might need a bigger forklift!) Continue reading Fred is ready to ship Personal Protective Equipment

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Social Distancing and a Return to Nature!

March 21, 2020 bigbertha

Bradley is enjoying the peaceful solitude of nature. Fred was busy working in the fields. There’s no rest for the weary but he wouldn’t have it any other way. He has always found comfort working the land. Camera: Canon EOS … Continue reading Social Distancing and a Return to Nature!

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Funeral Service for Daffodil

March 31, 2019February 9, 2022 bigbertha

  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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Ladybugs

March 29, 2019February 9, 2022 bigbertha

These are some of my best ladybug photos from the Dallas Arboretum. I didn’t expect the shot below to turn out, I was the hand model and photographer. Same photo, less cropped. Date:  March 9, 2019 Location:  Dallas Arboretum Camera: … Continue reading Ladybugs

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Goodbye Winter Doldrums….

March 28, 2019February 9, 2022 bigbertha

….Hello, Springtime! 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 drooping daffodil was the perfect opportunity to finally … Continue reading Goodbye Winter Doldrums….

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