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Death & Destruction

March 2, 2020March 27, 2020 Denise Holguin

While most people take photos of fresh spring blooms, I think it’s just as interesting and perhaps more enjoyable to take photos of the spent blooms.   Notes:  Dallas Arboretum Date:  Saturday, February 29, 2020 Camera:  Rockalita Sunshine (Canon EOS … Continue reading Death & Destruction

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

March 31, 2015March 31, 2015 Denise Holguin

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, 2015 Denise Holguin

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!

Critters, Flowers, Macro Photography5 Comments
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Signs of Spring

March 8, 2015March 8, 2015 Denise Holguin

This pretty flower is an Iris reticulata. While I was taking photos, I noticed signs of rabbits in the garden but didn’t think twice about it.  Instead, I focused on the pretty purple flower. I wanted something unexpected so I … Continue reading Signs of Spring

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