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.
We enjoyed the first River concert of the season at St. Mary's College of Maryland on Friday June 23rd. Besides the talented Chesapeake Orchestra musicians, there were special performances by pianist Marika Bournaki, trumpeter Zachary Silberschlag, and Bryan Bourne on the trombone.
The St. Mary's County Camera Club got together to photograph Leonardtown recently at 7 pm. The sky was quite gray and the light wasn't too interesting, but it wasn't raining and we had fun. Here are the best shots.
We recently spent a few hours in the Northern Neck of Virginia to pick up some special wood. We stopped to enjoy lunch and the view on a beautiful day at Westmoreland. I loved the crescent shaped beaches facing the cliffs. I spotted a great blue heron close to the cliffs.
Soon after moving to St. Mary’s County, MD with her husband, they cofounded the St. Mary’s County Camera Club in 1998 in an effort to promote the art of photography as a hobby. She has won many Camera Club awards and Grand Champion ribbons at the St. Mary’s County Fair. She has photographed event, travel, animal and nature photography for many years. Most recently, she has enjoyed being the Official Volunteer Photographer for the Chesapeake Orchestra River Concert Series. She previously volunteered photographic River Concert reviews for the Baynet. She has been one of the judges for the St. Mary's County Fair photography competitions many times. Her photographic style is generally colorful, with a strong simplified subject and an awareness of line and shape. She loves catching reflections, beautiful light, movement and emotions whenever possible. Her photos have been on display at the Annmarie Garden, Lexington Park and Leonardtown Libraries, So Branch Calvert Library and more. She currently sells photos at Zazzle.com (calmreflectionsphoto) and Fine Art America.