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Tag: Miniatures

Miniatures, Moss As Art

Mowing at the LBJ National Grasslands

February 5, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Last week’s trip to the LBJ Grasslands made me realize I need to purchase a miniature lawn mower.  Voila! Date:  February 5, 2017 Camera:  Canon EOS … Continue reading Mowing at the LBJ National Grasslands

LBJ National Grasslands, Miniatures, Moss As Art

Hiking through moss

February 1, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

I found this moss growing near Black Creek Lake.  It was begging for a miniature but I didn’t have any with me. I returned to the … Continue reading Hiking through moss

Details Count, fungus, LBJ National Grasslands, Moss As Art, Perspective

The Fun Gus Band!

January 30, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

They only play at swanky locations – usually the LBJ Grasslands or wherever shelf fungus can be found.  Their specialty is swing and Lindy Hop music to get the crowd moving.  But they are very adept at reading the crowd … Continue reading The Fun Gus Band!

Chairs, Details Count, LBJ National Grasslands, Moss As Art

Trending: Round Chairs

January 29, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Here’s a side profile of a chair at the NYLO Hotel. Here’s the same chair in use. Here’s my adaptation of the chair in miniature form! My hand for scale.   Cameras:  Canon G16,  Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Dates:  July … Continue reading Trending: Round Chairs

Chairs, Details Count, Letters, Motivation, Sit on It

Day Job: Miniatures

January 16, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

I have the privilege of writing the last page of every issue of Designs in Machine Embroidery.  The page is called “A Closer Look” and features my miniatures in unexpected settings – preferably related to machine embroidery.  That, dear readers, … Continue reading Day Job: Miniatures

Food as Art, Pink
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Man reading newspaper at a tea party

June 29, 2016February 9, 2022 bigbertha

I’ve been featuring a lot of nature photos lately so this time I opted to focus on my other favorite themes:  dessert and miniatures.  The photo was taken last year at a tea party with some friends.  I usually carry … Continue reading Man reading newspaper at a tea party

Perspective, Self-improvement4 Comments
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I made lemonade from an exploded bobbin

April 27, 2016February 9, 2022 bigbertha

My motivation for machine embroidering a project happens late at night – usually between 10 pm – midnight.  It was one of those nights when I was in the creative zone, stitching a project – when the bobbin exploded. The … Continue reading I made lemonade from an exploded bobbin

Food as Art, Macro PhotographyLeave a comment
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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.

Macro Photography2 Comments
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Office supplies

June 12, 2014February 9, 2022 bigbertha

There are no urgent matters in Larry’s world…. There’s not a lot for William to do but he does his best to keep busy.  He’s currently practicing his dance moves. Ken spent the entire day filing and now he takes … Continue reading Office supplies

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