Tulips at Lyon Family Farms

We visited Lyon Family Farms to photograph the tulips on April 11th after Sotterley.  They were somewhat past prime, but I managed to photograph some pretty ones any way.   I also brought a few home for still lifes and they seemed a little on the expensive side to me, but they were more unique than the usual grocery store tulips. (i.e. some with fringe or pink and white).  I had to think about the angles to photograph to avoid poor backgrounds.  There aren't many local tulip gardens within a small distance.

Photographing beneath the tulip looked nice, but it was more difficult to get down low.

Bee

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

 

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.

Sotterley Plantation

 A visit to Historic Sotterley Plantation.

Brickwork

Crib Building

Manor Porch

Windmill

Curved Machinery

Curved flowers

Manor House

Gardens

Urn

Sycamore Tree

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?