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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Featured Post

Happy Halloween

  I played with some Halloween Still Life photos.

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Monday, October 20, 2025

Sunflowers Oct 18 2025

 The end of the season has come.  I brought home a few to play with too.

Almost Pink sunflower














Tuesday, October 14, 2025

A Little Bit of Autumn With Some Local Farm Markets

 Some lovely Autumn harvest colors for the season.

Keepin it Local

Stauffers Produce




Zimmerman's Greenhouse and Produce






Monday, October 6, 2025

New photography exhibit at Southern Branch Calvert Library

Six of my photos are now part of a display at the Southern Branch Calvert Library October through December 2025.  The library contacted me last year to ask about a solo exhibit, but I thought it might be nice to offer it to our whole camera club.  There is so much talent in our club.  The exhibit is spread around 3 small private meeting rooms, 1 large meeting room and the front hall, so it took a little longer to set up than most of our previous exhibits with only one room.  So stop by and let the art inspire you.  We are always looking for new camera club members (smccc.org). The library website is https://calvertlibrary.info/about-us/locations/southern-branch/

Library

Front hall













Thursday, October 2, 2025

Flower Still Life

I enjoyed playing with still life after buying flowers at the local farms.  Sunflowers are challenging because they wilt very quickly and the flowers face downward.  Lavender was easier, and it lasts a long time.




Sunflowers photographed from below to see the disk florets in the middle. (I had to look that one up!


Lavender

Monday, September 22, 2025

St Mary's County Fair 2025

 Just a few fun photos from the County Fair Last week.  I was a volunteer for the Photography Exhibit as in many past years, only this year I did more organization behind the scenes, trying to get additional volunteers so the exhibit was run smoothly.  Fortunately, extra unexpected people showed up to help at the last minute too.  I think they all did a great job!

I didn't have time for a lot of creative photos, but tried to get a few shots of my favorite exhibits.

Flower Exhibit





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Goats



Chicken chef


Ferris Wheel

Bubble vendor