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.
I photographed a local Bufflehead in a pond for my friend who wanted a memory of this cute visitor. This one looked black and white until I put it on my computer. Now you can see the subtle reds and greens in their feathers. I love to watch them bobbing in and out of the water when they have their meals. They are only 13-16 inches long and are one of the smallest ducks.
As part of our romantic trip to Rehoboth Beach DE, we stopped at Annie's Restaurant in Kent Narrows on the return trip to enjoy a meal and their gorgeous holiday decorations. Jim knows I like mermaids, and the restaurant has a large collection of mermaid ornaments. I highly recommend the restaurant. The food is good (too much though), the service is good and the ambience is very nice.
Emro, a colorful Sun Conure, was a very popular bird in the lobby of the Boardwalk Plaza hotel in Rehoboth Beach. He loved Jim, as most animals do, and just tolerated me, although he was willing to walk up my arm. He enjoyed sitting on the computer terminals at the front desk and meeting the guests.
These were all dogs I met on Rehoboth Avenue a few blocks from the beach. Here are Sampson and Delilah, Bishons. I loved their sweaters.
Ouzo, A white retriever had lots of energy
Kona is a one year old Sheepadoodle
Shih Tzu in a holiday sweater
This dog might have some poodle in it, with all that curly hair
"How much is that doggie in the window?" I couldn't resist! Literally sitting on a beach chair in the window and I didn't have a polarizing filter to take out the reflection.
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.