Tag: Big Bertha’s Adventures

Circle of Life, Emotions, PeopleLeave a comment

When is a photo more than a photo?

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It was 10 am on a September day in 2010. I remember what I was wearing—and since it was 10 am I hadn’t had a Java Chip Frappuccino yet. I was in a meeting.  The meeting went from bad to worse in a matter of minutes that seemed to have lasted a lifetime. I left the meeting.  I went to Starbucks and had my Java Chip Frappuccino. If I remember correctly, Aaron the barista handed me the drink. On principle alone I went to the gym that night.  I was on a cardio workout routine and I refused to skip … Continue reading When is a photo more than a photo?

CrittersLeave a comment

Mystery Critter on Angel’s Wing

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I came upon a folder from 2008 with photos I don’t remember.  The photo was taken in my garden and features a mystery critter on a ceramic angel’s wing.  If you happen to know what it is let me know! Judging by the angle, I had to get on my hands and knees to take this shot but I think it was worth it all these years later. Camera: Sony DSC-H2 Date:  April 2008 Continue reading Mystery Critter on Angel’s Wing

Urban Settings, Wingback ChairsLeave a comment

Wingback Chair

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I wish I had an interesting story to go with this photo!  In some ways, I think the photo is enough. Uninteresting Story Behind the Photo: I was leaving the office and took a different route onto Walnut Hill Lane.  That’s when I spotted this unexpected scene near a convenience store and donations collection box.  I have since driven by the area and while the artwork is still there, the chair is long gone. Camera:  Canon G11 Date:  April 2012 Location:  Dallas, TX Continue reading Wingback Chair

People, Urban Settings1 Comment

Photographing Strangers

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My friend Jeff Crump invited me on a photography adventure back in May 2013.  We went to a place I’ve wanted to photograph for awhile… the Greyhound Bus station. As we approached the bus station, there was a man that caught my eye.  He was perfect for my photos. Since I had Big Bertha… I thought I could easily and discreetly take his photo from a distance, hopefully without him noticing. Since I had Big Bertha… a very large camera you don’t see everyday, taking photos discreetly isn’t really an option.  The man noticed I was taking his picture. Since … Continue reading Photographing Strangers

Critters, Flowers4 Comments

Observe your surroundings

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A few years ago a splurged and bought a Passion Flower vine.  It was the most expensive plant I had ever purchased. Soon after planting the vine, I noticed caterpillars were eating my prized vine.  Simple solution—I threw the caterpillars onto a nearby spider web for a ‘pet’ spider to eat. I decided to research the vine and learned the caterpillars are my friends.  It turns out they only eat the Passion Flower vine—and they eventually turn into pretty orange butterflies—known as the Gulf Fritillary butterfly.  I don’t end up with just a couple butterflies every year.  I end up … Continue reading Observe your surroundings

Flowers, Perspective2 Comments

Look for beauty in unexpected places.

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Taking beauty shots of flowers in full bloom is always enjoyable.  I have hundreds of those shots.  Sometimes it can be frustrating to get those shots because EVERYONE is trying to get the same shot—and they are in my way.  But a good solution is to go for the shots that no one else sees.  Those are my favorite moments in a garden.  I feel like I have discovered something new—like these spent tulip petals that have fallen naturally on the ground. Notes about photo:  This photo was taken using Big Bertha (Canon EOS 5D Mark II) Continue reading Look for beauty in unexpected places.