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LBJ National Grasslands, People, Places

Edna

April 10, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Edna and her dog, Henry live in a tiny cave at Jackson Woods.  Most people have learned to avoid the area.  Edna can be pretty intimidating.   Date:  March 25, 2017 Camera:  Rockalita Sunshine (Canon EOS 5D Mark IV) Lens: … Continue reading Edna

Dallas Arboretum, Details Count, Flowers, Miniatures

Wedding Photos

April 6, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

You might remember a post last month featuring Beatrice and Bartholomew’s wedding at the Dallas Arboretum.  Here are more photos from the momentous day. Camera:  Rockalita … Continue reading Wedding Photos

Critters, Industrious Ants, Parks

Rainy Day

April 5, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

I purchased an app that reported 100 percent chance of rain last Sunday.  I was devastated.  Weekends are for outdoor adventures.  I felt cheated out of a weekend.  Fortunately, my concerns and the rain cleared after having lunch.  (I have … Continue reading Rainy Day

Critters, Dallas Arboretum, Flowers

Tulips in the rain

March 31, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

I was in paradise a few weeks ago.  The lighting… the absence of people… the rain… it was peaceful and perfect. Camera:  Rockalita Sunshine (Canon EOS 5D Mark IV) Lens:  My beloved 100 mm macro lens (Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 … Continue reading Tulips in the rain

Critters, Dallas Arboretum, Flowers, Miniatures

Firefighter!

March 29, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

  Camera:  Rockalita Sunshine (Canon EOS 5D Mark IV) Lens:  My beloved 100 mm macro lens (Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L macro IS) Date:  March 5, 2017 Notes:  Photos taken at the Dallas Arboretum.  Until today I didn’t the spider … Continue reading Firefighter!

Details Count, LBJ National Grasslands, People, Rubbish, Self-improvement, You want me to photograph that?

Trash: What it says about a person

March 26, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

I mentioned in a recent post that I am an official LBJ National Grasslands volunteer.  My friend and I are on litter and vandalism patrol.   … Continue reading Trash: What it says about a person

Critters, Details Count, Emotions, Italy, Miniatures, Mushrooms As Art, spiders

My hard drive died

March 23, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

March 6, 2017.  I was going to post another arboretum photo.  Instead, I discovered my hard drive died. I was in mourning for several days.  I did my best not to think too much about it. But it was difficult. … Continue reading My hard drive died

Parks, You want me to photograph that?

Pond Scum as Art

March 22, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

This is an ongoing series – mainly because I like to pretend there’s a great demand and interest for pond scum photos.  It could happen.  Someday. I think these are my best gross pond photos.  I was finally able to … Continue reading Pond Scum as Art

Flowers, Miniatures, Parks, State Parks

Mayapple

March 21, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

I spotted umbrella-like plants sprouting out of the ground.  They were so intriguing. Like every good parent with her kids on spring break, I made my teenage miniature, Armando, pose in front of the plants. He was not happy about … Continue reading Mayapple

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