Calm Reflections Photography shares beautiful photographs that can be placed on mugs, mouse pads, canvas, puzzles, T-shirts, coasters and prints. Joanna Macaulay makes souvenirs of St. Mary’s County for tourists and local residents. Information about St. Mary’s County attractions, travel, events and photography can be found at her site. She now does pet photography as well.

To buy my photos, photo cards, and photo crafts of wildlife, pets, holidays and more, visit my Zazzle Photo store at https://www.zazzle.com/store/calmreflectionsphoto






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Sotterley Eagle Walk

Fellow Camera Club member, Ken Barlow, offered a walk to go see where the eagle nests were at and near Historic Sotterley Plantation.  He ta...

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Sotterley Eagle Walk

Fellow Camera Club member, Ken Barlow, offered a walk to go see where the eagle nests were at and near Historic Sotterley Plantation.  He taught us about eagles as we walked and of course took lots of photos.  Some of the walkers came from other camera clubs too.  We actually saw an eagle being chased by a crow far in the distance, but I got a better photo of an osprey that was a little closer.  I played with the vases in the window for fun.

Redbud trees



Creek


Temporary saddle

Nearby eagle nest


Sotterley Eagle nest



Osprey


Vase in Window

Vase in Window Stylized

 








Monday, May 4, 2026

Annmarie Garden After Hours Reception


I have the privilege of sharing my photographs at another upcoming exhibit at Annmarie Garden called Landmark:  Iconic American Views.  I sent in four photographs and three were accepted into the exhibit, a new record for me.  I didn't have high hopes because I figured the art would focus on National Parks and well known places.  The entries can only be made in the last 4 years, which for me is during the time that I broke my heel and got diagnosed with Alpha Gal Syndrome, both of which limit my distance mobility.   I think I need to learn to digitally paint some of my older photos, so I can say they were made within 4 years!  They allowed local photos that show the local landscape as well, but hey, how can I compete with Grand Canyon and Yosemite?

My photos are a Sunset at Piney Point Lighthouse, the Slave Memorial SMCM (St Mary's College of MD) with the sun reflection glowing in a corner, and a Red Barn in Spring framed by a big cherry tree, all from St. Mary's County, MD.

The exhibit will be upstairs in the Kay Daugherty Gallery where they will hold an artist's reception this coming Friday, May 8th 5-7 pm.  The exhibit will be up May 8-Sep 20, 2026.  Come out to see the winners and wonderful art!  It makes a nice date or fun evening outing.  Food and a cash bar are available, music too, so you have to be 21 or older to attend.

For more information

Heads up!  I got one acceptance in the downstairs exhibit Winging It! (about birds), opening June 8th.  More later.




Monday, April 27, 2026

Sotterley Plantation

 A visit to Historic Sotterley Plantation.

Brickwork

Crib Building


Manor Porch


Windmill


Curved Machinery


Curved flowers

Manor House

Gardens

Urn

Sycamore Tree
























Monday, April 20, 2026

Spring Flowers 3 in St Marys County MD

 I am still photographing spring flowers as we get new plants opening up for the year, especially pink ones.  Enjoy them while they are around!

Camelias




Azaleas

                            


Dogwood


Cherry Trees







                            
Wisteria?

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Osprey Have Arrived for 2026

The osprey arrived two weeks ago and promptly had about a 30 minute fight with the geese.  The geese won but lost the nest somehow the next day.  All the excitement happened while I was in the middle of a virtual doctor appointment, so no photos.  Here they are nest building.  It kind of looked like one bird wacked its mate with a branch.  It was hard to tell because of the angle.





Monday, April 6, 2026

Spring Flowers 1 St Mary's County 2026

Cherry Trees Lexington Manor Passive Park




Hyacynth

Helleborus St. Cecilia Catholic Church


Yellow Pansy


Pink Hyacynth