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Country settings, Critters, Food as Art, LBJ National Grasslands

Wild Animals!

February 20, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Every visit to the LBJ National Grasslands is an adventure that usually involves hunting for mushrooms.  But the last two weeks have been particularly exciting. With Spring around the corner the animals are coming out to play. February 12, 2017 … Continue reading Wild Animals!

Critters, Details Count, Emotions, fungus, Macro Photography, Moss As Art, State Parks

Pleasant distraction

February 3, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

I find photos are a pleasant distraction.  They take me to far off places and peaceful moments in time. This photo is from a state park … Continue reading Pleasant distraction

LBJ National Grasslands, Miniatures, Moss As Art

Hiking through moss

February 1, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

I found this moss growing near Black Creek Lake.  It was begging for a miniature but I didn’t have any with me. I returned to the … Continue reading Hiking through moss

Details Count, fungus, LBJ National Grasslands, Moss As Art, Perspective

The Fun Gus Band!

January 30, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

They only play at swanky locations – usually the LBJ Grasslands or wherever shelf fungus can be found.  Their specialty is swing and Lindy Hop music to get the crowd moving.  But they are very adept at reading the crowd … Continue reading The Fun Gus Band!

State Parks

Tranquility!

January 29, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Today’s adventure included Eisenhower State Park.  In comparison to the LBJ Grasslands, it’s a stone’s throw away. Here are some highlights. I won’t show you the really fascinating <more like macabre> shots of a deceased bird on the shore…. Instead, … Continue reading Tranquility!

Chairs, Details Count, LBJ National Grasslands, Moss As Art

Trending: Round Chairs

January 29, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Here’s a side profile of a chair at the NYLO Hotel. Here’s the same chair in use. Here’s my adaptation of the chair in miniature form! My hand for scale.   Cameras:  Canon G16,  Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Dates:  July … Continue reading Trending: Round Chairs

LBJ National Grasslands, Perspective

Scorched Earth

January 27, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Last Fall I got to experience a controlled burn at the LBJ National Grasslands.  At the time I didn’t know it was a controlled burn.  I was devastated when I saw ‘my’ charred Grasslands.  There were still some open flames … Continue reading Scorched Earth

Circle of Life, fungus, LBJ National Grasslands, Mushrooms As Art

Revisiting a mushroom at Ball Knob Cemetery

January 18, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

I had the chance to visit Ball Knob Cemetery and was surprised to see my favorite mushroom was still there.  If you missed the post from November, click here to see the mushroom when it was in its prime.   … Continue reading Revisiting a mushroom at Ball Knob Cemetery

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

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