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Big Bertha's Adventures

Office supplies

June 12, 2014February 9, 2022 bigbertha

There are no urgent matters in Larry’s world…. There’s not a lot for William to do but he does his best to keep busy.  He’s currently practicing his dance moves. Ken spent the entire day filing and now he takes … Continue reading Office supplies

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Cactus Longhorn Beetle

June 10, 2014February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Here’s a little creature I found on a cactus at Copper Breaks State Park.  I was especially excited because it gave me an opportunity to use my new macro lens. The beetle looks fake. Side profile. Camera:  Canon EOS 5D … Continue reading Cactus Longhorn Beetle

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Catch of the day!

June 9, 2014February 9, 2022 bigbertha

There wasn’t a plan.  We just drove until we came upon Lake Ray Roberts. We finished admiring the lake and I managed to take a photo of a woman carrying a basket of fish.  My friend Tore was explaining that … Continue reading Catch of the day!

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Fun characters!

June 8, 2014February 9, 2022 bigbertha

We arrived at Cedar Hill State Park in the evening.  We were on a quest to reach the highest elevation in the Dallas area.  My friends Joe and Tore let me lead the way on the trail—I figured they were … Continue reading Fun characters!

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Spring!

June 8, 2014February 9, 2022 bigbertha

We are fast approaching the hottest time of the year in Texas.  I thought it would be a good idea to revisit a cooler time and also my favorite season… Spring! The daffodil photo was taken at the Dallas Arboretum. … Continue reading Spring!

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Two friends and a beetle

June 2, 2014February 9, 2022 bigbertha

I was leading the way along a hiking trail at Cedar Hill State Park when I stopped in my tracks. “LOOK!  We have to stop.” I dropped all my things and carefully approached the beetle. I knew the next few … Continue reading Two friends and a beetle

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Tom the Dragonfly Photographer

June 1, 2014February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Preface: I recently visited my favorite store, Discount Model Trains, in Addison, Texas.  I must have spent a half hour trying to determine which miniature figures to purchase. When I spotted the miniature photographers I knew I had to buy … Continue reading Tom the Dragonfly Photographer

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Busy Little Bee

May 27, 2014February 9, 2022 bigbertha

This busy little bee was spotted on a prickly pear cactus at Copper Breaks State Park.  This was one of the first times I got to put my new 100mm lens to the test – and I could have spent … Continue reading Busy Little Bee

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Macro Lens in the Garden

May 15, 2014February 9, 2022 bigbertha

I was anxious to come home and try out my new macro lens in the garden.  Days like this I am glad I have a garden — even though it’s a haphazard mess. The mystery blooms I photographed weeks ago … Continue reading Macro Lens in the Garden

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