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Tag: nature photography

Critters

Cucumber Beetle

March 24, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

I didn’t expect this photo to turn out.  I didn’t use a tripod and my model was very much on the move. Camera:  Rockalita Sunshine (Canon EOS 5D Mark IV) Date:  March 2017 Location:  Tyler, Texas   A new Roadside … Continue reading Cucumber Beetle

Critters, Details Count, Emotions, Italy, Miniatures, Mushrooms As Art, spiders

My hard drive died

March 23, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

March 6, 2017.  I was going to post another arboretum photo.  Instead, I discovered my hard drive died. I was in mourning for several days.  I did my best not to think too much about it. But it was difficult. … Continue reading My hard drive died

Parks, You want me to photograph that?

Pond Scum as Art

March 22, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

This is an ongoing series – mainly because I like to pretend there’s a great demand and interest for pond scum photos.  It could happen.  Someday. I think these are my best gross pond photos.  I was finally able to … Continue reading Pond Scum as Art

Flowers, Miniatures, Parks, State Parks

Mayapple

March 21, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

I spotted umbrella-like plants sprouting out of the ground.  They were so intriguing. Like every good parent with her kids on spring break, I made my teenage miniature, Armando, pose in front of the plants. He was not happy about … Continue reading Mayapple

Critters, Miniatures, State Parks

Lumberjacks

March 20, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

I spotted a small but mighty team of lumberjacks at the park.  Harrison (shown below) has been chipping away at this tree for months. He’s making progress. Albert has been toiling on the same tree. They hope to have this … Continue reading Lumberjacks

Details Count, LBJ National Grasslands, Macro Photography, Moss As Art

Moss Spores

March 2, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

My friend Tore and I found a new area of the LBJ Grasslands that has the most moss I’ve ever seen in Texas.  (The entire state … Continue reading Moss Spores

Critters, Details Count, Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, Industrious Ants, Miniatures

Ant Mound Cafe

February 26, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Winter seemed to fight back today.  The advantage of the cooler weather:  I get to wear my favorite Rabbit Hat and my subjects moved slower than … Continue reading Ant Mound Cafe

Critters, Details Count, Emotions, fungus, Macro Photography, Moss As Art, State Parks

Pleasant distraction

February 3, 2017February 9, 2022 bigbertha

I find photos are a pleasant distraction.  They take me to far off places and peaceful moments in time. This photo is from a state park … Continue reading Pleasant distraction

Critters, spiders, State Parks

Eisenhower State Park

September 29, 2016February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Here are some highlights from a recent trip to Eisenhower State Park. The day was overcast – which was a nice change from the smoldering heat.  It also created ideal lighting for photography.   Notes Camera:  Big Bertha (Canon EOS … Continue reading Eisenhower State Park

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