Annmarie Gardens January 2024

I visited Annmarie Gardens to pick up my "Romantic Couple" photo from the Warm and Cozy exhibit on Friday January 26th, the day it was about 80 degrees briefly.  I had a spare hour unexpectedly, so I took a walk and photographed some of the fun art on the path.  I was there last month for the Christmas display, but it looks a lot different in the daytime. 

A rocking chair rainbow

Part of Leviatano by Michael Shewmaker

Cabbage

Fun clay art

Zig zag

My photo, "Romantic Couple" from Warm and Cozy that was on display and for sale

Annmarie Garden 2 More Fun with Lights 2023

 A few more photos I enjoyed at Annmarie Garden in Lights 2023.  I couldn't resist.  

On the wall of the Art building!

Bokeh

Zoom

Rainbow Zoom double exposure

Flamingos

Annmarie Garden in Lights 2023

We visited Annmarie Garden in Lights in Solomons, MD last week.  The outdoor lights were spectacular on the 1/4 mile walk.  It seemed longer, because I was like a kid in a candy store with my photographs of the gardens.  I brought a tripod which was totally essential and tried to stay out of the way as much as possible.  A few people were even willing to pose for a photo for me.  The exhibits inside were also open and I will share them separately.  I had to visit the inside to see my photo called "Romantic Couple" on the wall in the "Warm and Cozy Exhibit".

Zoom of an arch

                                    Barbie Zoom multiple exposure

Bokeh

                                        My volunteers for the light

Flower Visit to Annmarie Garden

We missed an earlier visit to Annmarie gardens to see the azaleas around the parking lot.  Here are what were on their way out last week.  I mostly had to zoom in close to crop out the dying ones.  We miss the large numbers of azaleas in Pennsylvania.  They won’t grow in my yard without a lot of work and special soil.  The National Arboretum is a good place to see them if you don’t mind the drive in late April or early May.  Does anyone know where azalea gardens can be found in St. Mary’s County?

                                                    So colorful

                                        Anyone know what this is?

Solomon's Island Summer Scenes in August 2022

 We visited Solomon's Island looking for birds, boats and beaches.  We found all three and more.  Here are my favorites.

                                    Inaccessible beach viewed from the Solomon's Boardwalk

Tic-Tac-Toe, Three in a row

Solomon's Boat Rental and the Governor Johnson Bridge

Beaches

Annmarie Garden Crepe Myrtle, Leviatano (center) Untitled (right) aluminum by James Rosati

A Tribute to the Oyster Tonger, A Chesapeake Waterman Antonio Tobias Mendez American, b. Denver, Colorado, 1963 1994 Bronze and granite Permanent Collection, Annmarie Garden

Leviatano 2014

Stainless Steel

by Michael Shewmaker

Geese

Calvert Marina

Annmarie Garden in Lights Dec 22, 21019

Annmarie Garden in Lights is spectacular this year.  Well worth the visit if you are properly dressed for the weather.

 It was princess night with a flute choir.  These fair country folk were on hand to be photographed with young princesses to be.

 Winter scene

 Clever shadow area with several lights shining on white boards.

 These jellyfish were made of recycled plastic, even bubble wrap.

Don't forget to see the When Darkness Falls exhibit upstairs to see my ghost and fireworks photos!

  For more information on Annmarie Garden in Lights, see http://www.annmariegarden.org/annmarie2/content/garden-lights-magical-light-show through Jan 1st.