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Category: Perspective

Details Count, Emotions, Motivation, People, Perspective, Self-improvement

Unicorn Dreams Do Come True

January 18, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

The real title for this blog is:  Do Your Best Every Time. At the end of the photo shoot, I asked if I could have my photo taken with our model.  I’m not sure if you can sense it from … Continue reading Unicorn Dreams Do Come True

Motivation, Perspective, State Parks

The Last Shot of the Day

January 15, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

This photo is my best from today.  It was taken at Ray Roberts Lake State Park – Isle du Bois.  It seems like there should be … Continue reading The Last Shot of the Day

Country settings, Critters, Perspective

Tiny frog in a great big world

September 26, 2016February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Do you see anything interesting in the photo below? I added my hand for scale.  Do you see anything interesting yet? Here it is!  I’m stunned how well the photo turned out.  It was taken with my 100 mm macro … Continue reading Tiny frog in a great big world

Macro Photography, Moss As Art, Perspective

A Fresh Perspective of Eisenhower State Park

June 28, 2016February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Taking photos at clever angles can be deceiving and can offer interesting perspective.  I was standing at the bottom of a boulder when I took this photo at Eisenhower State Park.  The boulder wasn’t that huge but from the photo … Continue reading A Fresh Perspective of Eisenhower State Park

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May 29, 2015. Part 1 of X

May 29, 2016February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Preface: A few years ago I took a Dale Carnegie course.  One of my favorite lessons I learned from the instructor is:  “if you lived it you have the right to tell the story.”  So that is what I am … Continue reading May 29, 2015. Part 1 of X

Perspective, Self-improvement4 Comments
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I made lemonade from an exploded bobbin

April 27, 2016February 9, 2022 bigbertha

My motivation for machine embroidering a project happens late at night – usually between 10 pm – midnight.  It was one of those nights when I was in the creative zone, stitching a project – when the bobbin exploded. The … Continue reading I made lemonade from an exploded bobbin

Body Image, Hands, Letters, Perspective2 Comments
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Photography Homework

April 1, 2015February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Last year I took a photography class at Brookhaven College.  We met once a week in the evening for several hours.  I learned more from that class than I did from books on my own. Here’s one of our homework … Continue reading Photography Homework

Cars, Food as Art, Macro Photography, PerspectiveLeave a comment
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National Croissant Day at Starbucks!

March 4, 2015February 9, 2022 bigbertha

January 30th was National Croissant Day.  Did you remember to celebrate?  If you missed out, don’t fret, there’s always next year.  In the meantime, here are some highlights from the celebration at my local Starbucks. In preparation of National Croissant … Continue reading National Croissant Day at Starbucks!

Motivation, Perspective, Self-improvement1 Comment
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Forget making lemonade. Try this approach instead.

February 25, 2015February 9, 2022 bigbertha

If I were to give an account for my day I’d say: 1.  I gave sincere praise to a coworker. 2.  I shared in a friend’s excitement for her accomplishment. 3.  I took pleasure in a friend’s success for overcoming … Continue reading Forget making lemonade. Try this approach instead.

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