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Dumped

April 26, 2016February 9, 2022 bigbertha

I can’t tell you where I was when I took these photos – mainly because I’m not sure of the location.  It was a detour / adventure on the way to somewhere else.  Maybe somewhere near Rockwall, Texas.  I didn’t … Continue reading Dumped

Critters, Flowers, Macro Photography, State Parks1 Comment
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Ray Roberts Lake State Park – Johnson Branch Unit

April 25, 2016February 9, 2022 bigbertha

I recently visited the Johnson Branch Unit of Ray Roberts Lake State Park.  Here are some highlights. The wildflowers were plentiful. Times like this I wish I had a tripod with me but I’m sure by the time I set … Continue reading Ray Roberts Lake State Park – Johnson Branch Unit

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Ladybug Larvae Eating Lunch

April 16, 2016February 9, 2022 bigbertha

This is a ladybug larvae eating what appears to be another beetle.  It’s not the crispest photo I’ve taken but it was the best among my attempts at capturing this unusual moment. Notes: Photo taken at Dallas Arboretum March 5, … Continue reading Ladybug Larvae Eating Lunch

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Athens Eggfest!

April 13, 2016February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Some friends and I were invited to attend the 6th Annual Athens Eggfest last weekend.  We paid an entrance fee to the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center and a Tasting Fee – then we got to eat, eat, and eat! The … Continue reading Athens Eggfest!

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Rusty, the New Office Dog

March 17, 2016February 9, 2022 bigbertha

My morning started out similar to the lyrics from “A Day in the Life” by The Beatles: “Woke up, fell out of bed, Dragged a comb across my head Found my way downstairs and drank a cup, And looking up … Continue reading Rusty, the New Office Dog

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Ladybug Covered in Pollen

March 14, 2016February 9, 2022 bigbertha

This afternoon I planted myself near a flowerbed at the Dallas Arboretum.  My goal was to soak in the moment (a day off from work!), observe the plants and maybe spot something interesting to photograph. There it was.  A ladybug … Continue reading Ladybug Covered in Pollen

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On Becoming Blue Hair Girl

March 14, 2016February 9, 2022 bigbertha

A few years ago, I did something completely out of character, but something I wanted to do since high school but never did:  dye my hair blue. No one tells you when you turn blue, that you become addicted to … Continue reading On Becoming Blue Hair Girl

Percival Sunshine2 Comments
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Creepy Doll Field Trip

February 29, 2016February 9, 2022 bigbertha

I couldn’t think of a better way to spend the day than taking Percival Sunshine out on a school field trip.  Here he is at a playground. Just look at his excitement on the slide! He didn’t even react when a … Continue reading Creepy Doll Field Trip

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Creepy & Pretty

February 25, 2016February 9, 2022 bigbertha

My themes are all over the board and it’s getting worse as I develop new interests.  I like delicate lace embroidery, creepy ventriloquist’s dolls, insects, lost shoes and everything in between.   How to pick a theme for a photography blog? … Continue reading Creepy & Pretty

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