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.
Our last poodle was a sweet senior dog when we started to care for her. As she got slower, we knew we would miss her very much when she left us. I started taking more photos of her. I wish we had lots of puppy pictures, but we couldnt go back in time to get them. Pet photography can create memories that you will never forget. You dont want to miss pictures of their puppyhood, their quirky personalities or their life. My goal is to give you lasting memories of your pet and have a little fun at a photo session at the same time!
Co-founder of St. Marys County Camera Club in 1998. Official Photographer for the Chesapeake Orchestra.
Awards: Advanced Digital Photo of the Year for Camera Club 2009, 2010, 2014-2016 (Dragonflies, Point No Point Lighthouse, Two Eagles Squawking, Baby Gorilla, Michigan Beach). St. Mary's County Fair Champion Winner 1998 and 2012. Photo judge St. Marys County Fair photography Division for 2011, 2013-2016. Advanced Photographer of the Year 2012 and 2014.