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Tag: Dallas Arboretum

Flowers

Tulip

July 21, 2016February 9, 2022 bigbertha

As the hottest month of the year approaches (August), I thought I’d post a photo taken during cooler weather:  Spring.  The photo was taken this year at the Dallas Arboretum. Camera:  Canon EOS 5D Mark II (Big Bertha) Lens:  My … Continue reading Tulip

Critters, Flowers

A splash of color

July 7, 2016February 9, 2022 bigbertha

I noticed my recent posts are blending together – they all look green, brown and have a mushroom theme.  So here are some photos from a Spring trip to the Dallas Arboretum. The senses seem to come alive with these … Continue reading A splash of color

Circle of Life, Critters, Details Count, Macro PhotographyLeave a comment
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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

Color Themes, Critters, Flowers, Macro Photography, YellowLeave a comment
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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

Critters, Flowers, State Parks1 Comment
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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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Pretty withered

April 3, 2015February 9, 2022 bigbertha

While the best part of Spring at the Dallas Arboretum are the fresh daffodils and tulips I feel a responsibility to photograph the unsung heroes in the garden.  The blooms that are withered and spent have beauty too! I was so … Continue reading Pretty withered

Blue, Cars, Color Themes, Flowers3 Comments
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Cars, flowers and the color blue!

April 2, 2015February 9, 2022 bigbertha

I figured I could do a blog post on cars.  Then another blog post on flowers.  But then I thought I could unite the two themes in one blog with a color theme.  And what better color to unite than … Continue reading Cars, flowers and the color blue!

Circle of Life, Critters, Flowers, Food as Art, Macro Photography6 Comments
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I watched a ladybug eat!

March 31, 2015February 9, 2022 bigbertha

I got to “play hooky” on Monday with my boss’s approval.  It was the perfect day for the Dallas Arboretum. When I returned to the office on Tuesday, my boss asked,  “What was the highlight of your trip to the Arboretum? … Continue reading I watched a ladybug eat!

Color Themes, Flowers, Macro Photography, Purple3 Comments
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Spring at the Arboretum: Purple!

March 30, 2015February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Towards the end of my visit at the Dallas Arboretum I dawdled by taking photos of some potted plants near the exit.  I’m glad I did.  Take a look… Image above: f/5.6 1/50 sec ISO:  320 Image above: ISO:  640 … Continue reading Spring at the Arboretum: Purple!

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