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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Solar Eclipse of April 8th, 2024 from Southern Maryland

At the last minute, we found our solar filter which fit perfectly on my Tamron 150-600mm lens, and shot it with my Nikon D850 until 3:45 PM ...

Sunday, May 27, 2018

Memorial Day 2018

In memory of our U.S. Soldiers today

 Soldier

 Veteran

 
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Arlington Cemetery



Monday, May 21, 2018

Annmarie Garden After Hours Reception Friday May 25th

had a colorful bird photo accepted into the Annmarie Garden "Of a Feather, Birds in Art" Exhibit.  The macaw photo titled "Pedicure", will be on display and for sale all summer in the main gallery. 

This Friday, May 25th, I hope you will consider attending the after hours reception with me and many other artists from 5-8 pm.  The receptions are always very nice with light refreshments and live music.  They will also announce the winning entries.


More information about the reception

More information about the exhibit

Yucatan Xcaret February 11, 2018 The Shows

Xcaret in Playa del Carmen also included several shows. This is a dance about a fish.


Mariachi

Charro, or traditional horseman.  This fellow was practicing spinning.


Flute player

Dance costumes from Veracruz

The Flying Men (Voladores de Papantla) are spectacular to watch

 




Thursday, May 17, 2018

Yucatan Xcaret February 11, 2018 The Park


Xcaret near Playa del Carmen featured the natural world and culture of Mexico, including many animals.  There were several huge white pelicans.

     Macaw


     Chocolate making by hand

     Cacao

Waterfalls



     Malachite butterfly at the Butterfly Exhibit





      Birds at the Aviary

     Toucan



Turquoise browed motmot from Central America




     Chrysalis

     Mexican cemetery art

    Trick perspective in the gift shop




     Ball court

      Jellyfish



I loved the purple and yellow fish!



     Iguana

     Dolphin