Annmarie Garden After Hours Reception

I have the privilege of sharing my photographs at another upcoming exhibit at Annmarie Garden called Landmark:  Iconic American Views.  I sent in four photographs and three were accepted into the exhibit, a new record for me.  I didn't have high hopes because I figured the art would focus on National Parks and well known places.  The entries can only be made in the last 4 years, which for me is during the time that I broke my heel and got diagnosed with Alpha Gal Syndrome, both of which limit my distance mobility.   I think I need to learn to digitally paint some of my older photos, so I can say they were made within 4 years!  They allowed local photos that show the local landscape as well, but hey, how can I compete with Grand Canyon and Yosemite?

My photos are a Sunset at Piney Point Lighthouse, the Slave Memorial SMCM (St Mary's College of MD) with the sun reflection glowing in a corner, and a Red Barn in Spring framed by a big cherry tree, all from St. Mary's County, MD.

The exhibit will be upstairs in the Kay Daugherty Gallery where they will hold an artist's reception this coming Friday, May 8th 5-7 pm.  The exhibit will be up May 8-Sep 20, 2026.  Come out to see the winners and wonderful art!  It makes a nice date or fun evening outing.  Food and a cash bar are available, music too, so you have to be 21 or older to attend.

For more information

Heads up!  I got one acceptance in the downstairs exhibit Winging It! (about birds), opening June 8th.  More later.

Annmarie Garden Rhythm: Movement in Art

Two of my photos will be on display in the Kay Daugherty Gallery upstairs at Annmarie Garden from February 13-April 19, 2026.  They are part of a juried exhibit called Rhythm:  Movement in Art.  As part of the exhibit, there will be an opening After Hours reception on 

Friday February 13th 5-7 pm.  Over 21 years only $5 donation requested

All adults who enjoy art are invited.

The reception includes a cash bar, live music with Lissie Deere, a food truck for two exhibits; the Felicia and Friends: A Togetherness Tribute to MLK exhibit downstairs and the Rhythm:  Movement in Art exhibit upstairs.

My photos Holiday Arch and Spiral Perfection are in the exhibit.  I think this may be something like the 5th or 6th exhibit that included my artwork there.  Using photography, I thought I could show movement by taking a zoomed long exposure or show repetitive patterns.  

https://www.annmariegarden.org/annmarie2/content/annmarie-after-hours

Azaleas Part 2

We dropped by Annmarie Garden again to photograph the azaleas.  This time I remembered to bring my flash.  I especially like the multicolored ones.  So pretty!

This one was made of 2 photos edited together to make it sharper.

The Azaleas are Starting to Bloom

We traveled to Annmarie Garden again this year to photograph their azalea collection.  There were quite a few different varieties.  Last year we were a little late, and this year we were almost too early.  Enough were blooming for me to get some nice photos.

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?