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Critters, Miniatures, State Parks

Lumberjacks

March 20, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

I spotted a small but mighty team of lumberjacks at the park.  Harrison (shown below) has been chipping away at this tree for months. He’s making progress. Albert has been toiling on the same tree. They hope to have this … Continue reading Lumberjacks

Parks, Places, Sit on It

Poetry Recitations

March 19, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

William sits on a branch, trying to woo his beloved Etta with original poetry. Etta, on the other hand, is too focused on waving to the … Continue reading Poetry Recitations

Details Count, State Parks

Raindrop!

March 16, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Details are so much fun to observe.  Here’s a raindrop on a tree branch at Ray Roberts Lake State Park – Isle du Bois.  I used a tripod to keep the camera steady. Camera:  Rockalita Sunshine (Canon EOS 5D Mark … Continue reading Raindrop!

Critters, LBJ National Grasslands, Miniatures, Motivation, Self-improvement

Caught in a web

March 14, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

You’ve heard the saying, “caught in a web of lies.”  Henry knows the phrase all too well. Truth be told…it started with one little white lie and … Continue reading Caught in a web

Faux Ads & More, LBJ National Grasslands, Miniatures, Moss As Art, Mushrooms As Art

New Restaurant!

March 13, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Looking for a memorable, avant garden dining experience?  Then the ‘Shroom Room is for you! The ‘Shroom Room is conveniently located just south of the Royal Gorge … Continue reading New Restaurant!

Emotions, LBJ National Grasslands, Motivation, Rubbish

I got angry

March 13, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

I had a visceral reaction when I looked at the cement barricades.  What disgusting, abhorrent, crude behavior. Someone spray painted obscenities on the cement barricades at ‘my’ LBJ National Grasslands.  There were beer cans and other trash left in the … Continue reading I got angry

Dallas Arboretum, Flowers, Miniatures

Nice day for a wedding

March 5, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Rain did not hamper Beatrice and Bartholomew’s wedding at the Dallas Arboretum.   In fact, it was a beautiful private ceremony.  They had the entire Arboretum … Continue reading Nice day for a wedding

Details Count, LBJ National Grasslands, Macro Photography, Moss As Art

Moss Spores

March 2, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

My friend Tore and I found a new area of the LBJ Grasslands that has the most moss I’ve ever seen in Texas.  (The entire state … Continue reading Moss Spores

Critters, Details Count, Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, Industrious Ants, Miniatures

Ant Mound Cafe

February 26, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Winter seemed to fight back today.  The advantage of the cooler weather:  I get to wear my favorite Rabbit Hat and my subjects moved slower than … Continue reading Ant Mound Cafe

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