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Big Bertha's Adventures

A Journey of a Chair, Series 1

August 4, 2014February 9, 2022 bigbertha

I’m finally launching a new photography series and considering how long I’ve been planning it—you’d think I’d have the title figured out. Working Titles: Sit on It! 1000 Smiles (or maybe a more reasonable goal:  100 Smiles) A Journey of … Continue reading A Journey of a Chair, Series 1

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Smile for the camera!

July 21, 2014February 9, 2022 bigbertha

It used to be I’d spend most of my free time outdoors – taking nature photos of dragonflies, butterflies and other ‘critters.’  But that was years ago and I’ve since discovered other hobbies, I’ve made new friends and I don’t … Continue reading Smile for the camera!

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Playing with my food.

July 13, 2014February 9, 2022 bigbertha

My dad made me spaghetti for dinner.  At the time I was photographing miniatures but I eagerly stopped what I was doing to eat. But I couldn’t bear to take a bite without adding a miniature to the top of the … Continue reading Playing with my food.

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For the car enthusiasts

For the car enthusiasts

July 11, 2014February 9, 2022 bigbertha

I decided to challenge myself with today’s blog.  It covers a topic I know nothing about—so there won’t be very much text to accompany the images.  Hopefully, the images will be entertaining enough. I’ll feature cars in a blog when … Continue reading For the car enthusiasts

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The white rocks started out charming

July 8, 2014February 9, 2022 bigbertha

It was as if dump trucks dropped a load of rocks all over the path we were walking.  Limestone rocks were everywhere.  I hadn’t seen anything like it.  It was amazing. There was a plant growing among the rocks.  I … Continue reading The white rocks started out charming

Flowers, Places4 Comments
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Pretty Weeds!

June 27, 2014February 9, 2022 bigbertha

While researching the name of this ‘wildflower,’ I quickly discovered it falls in the category of noxious weed in some states. Musk thistle may be a noxious weed but I thought it was interesting enough to photograph. The park I … Continue reading Pretty Weeds!

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We played with bears!

June 26, 2014February 9, 2022 bigbertha

My friend Kurt Parten shared a link on Facebook today.  It was a link to photos of ‘neatly organized things’.  He added an eye-catching message to his post:  “For my OCD friends…” That certainly got my attention. When I saw … Continue reading We played with bears!

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Pretty Pottery!

June 23, 2014February 9, 2022 bigbertha

I have several friends that are enablers..wonderful enablers that encourage me to have fun with miniatures and photography among other things…. My friend Sharon Jenkins Haltom is no exception.  She handed me a special gift for my birthday – it … Continue reading Pretty Pottery!

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Kayaks and miniatures make big adventures

June 22, 2014February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Somehow a couple friends persuaded me to take kayak lessons.  I blocked it out of my mind until the day of the lesson… and even managed to block it out right up until we walked to the shore.   For … Continue reading Kayaks and miniatures make big adventures

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