Not sure how this shot happened. I love how dramatic everything looks. Date: May 6, 2017 Camera: Rockalita Sunshine (Canon EOS 5D Mark IV) Lens: My beloved 100 mm macro lens (Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L macro IS) Location: LBJ … Continue reading Dramatic Scene at the LBJ National Grasslands
A macro lens, tripod and a little bit of patience can reveal a fascinating world. Here are some photos from my favorite place, the LBJ National … Continue reading Fascinating World
This beetle was surprisingly cooperative. I managed to set up a tripod to photograph it before it got away. Date: May 6, 2017 Camera: Rockalita Sunshine (Canon EOS 5D Mark IV) Lens: My beloved 100 mm macro lens (Canon EF … Continue reading Metallic Beetle
Here are highlights from this weekend’s trip to the LBJ National Grasslands. I used a tripod and reflector for these shots. Be sure to click on the images to see proper sizes of the photos. I included this shot below … Continue reading Adventures at the LBJ National Grasslands
I plopped myself down on the sandy soil to photograph yellow flowers. But this fly caught my attention on another plant. At the time I thought I was photographing a very accommodating live fly. Not until I downloaded the photos did I discover an entirely different scenario. Take a look. Isn’t it amazing?! These are the quiet moments of discovery I love. Date: April 22, 2017 Location: LBJ National Grasslands Camera: Rockalita Sunshine (Canon EOS 5D Mark IV) Lens: My beloved 100 mm macro lens (Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L macro IS) Continue reading Unexpected Find
Today’s outdoor challenge: cold wind. I went home feeling ambivalent about my photos. It’s hard to photograph plants in the wind. But then I examined them on my laptop. Take a look. I did not use a tripod for … Continue reading Windy Day at the Grasslands
Now that it’s spring, everyone is antsy to shake the winter blues. Tom and his wife Heather, are no exception. They went to their favorite hideaway … Continue reading Fishing & Canoeing
Edna and her dog, Henry live in a tiny cave at Jackson Woods. Most people have learned to avoid the area. Edna can be pretty intimidating. Date: March 25, 2017 Camera: Rockalita Sunshine (Canon EOS 5D Mark IV) Lens: … Continue reading Edna
You might remember a post last month featuring Beatrice and Bartholomew’s wedding at the Dallas Arboretum. Here are more photos from the momentous day. Camera: Rockalita … Continue reading Wedding Photos
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