If you’ve traveled on US Highway 75 toward Denison, you may have seen this giant monument of President Eisenhower. This was the first time my friends and I had ever stopped to take photos. I walked around looking at the … Continue reading Grasshopper & Giant Head of President Eisenhower
I thought I’d take a photo of an Osage orange. (You might also know it as a Horse Apple.) The photo is not that great but I post it to give you perspective. Notice there’s a small spider on the … Continue reading Spider on Osage Orange
I didn’t have my tripod with me when I photographed this frog. I held the camera as steady as I could without disturbing my little model. When I encounter wildlife, I try to take a quick photo from a distance … Continue reading Reflections in a Frog’s Eye
The cashier asked a series of questions to complete the application for financing on my purchase. Among the questions, how long have you been at your current employer? My reply, as of tomorrow, Oct 1st, I will be there 15 … Continue reading Welcome, Rockalita!
Here are some highlights from a recent trip to Eisenhower State Park. The day was overcast – which was a nice change from the smoldering heat. It also created ideal lighting for photography. Notes Camera: Big Bertha (Canon EOS … Continue reading Eisenhower State Park
We approached Black Creek Lake. There was a fascinating tree hollowed out – it was just large enough for my ventriloquist’s doll Percival to pose for a photo… or maybe I could fit? I didn’t want to walk back to … Continue reading A little too close to nature
I figured out long ago I am happiest far away from crowds. Amusement parks, while fun, are stressful, noisy places with too many people. Give me a secluded place with mushrooms and moss to photograph and I am in my … Continue reading Mushroom Land!
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
Intro: Enjoy the photo highlights from my trip to the LBJ National Grasslands. I saw and photographed the largest variety of creatures during this visit. Now that I’ve painted a proper picture of the LBJ National Grasslands… enjoy the Harrowing … Continue reading A harrowing experience at the LBJ National Grasslands
big bertha's adventures 