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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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 yea...

Showing posts with label Autumn. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Autumn. Show all posts

Monday, November 7, 2022

St. Mary's River State Park in Autumn

I visited the park to view the autumn foliage and walked a mile roundtrip on the uneven ground on the hiking trail.  For someone with a foot injury, this was a little challenging, but doable if I kept my head down to avoid tripping on a branch.  I met a lady with a friendly dog along the way.  I photographed her dog, but he got very close, very quickly hoping to say hello.










Grafitti

A very friendly dog, who didn't want to leave the park.

Friday, November 4, 2022

Merkle Wildlife Drive in Autumn

We went back to take the wildlife drive from Patuxent River Park to Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary even though the weather wasn't as good as the previous week, since it is only open Sundays 10am-3 pm.






Echinacea


Virginia Creeper




Monday, January 10, 2022

Autumn Leaves Backgrounds

On my daily walks I strive to create something new and different when I take pictures.  It keeps my mind active and creative.  After most of the fall leaves landed on the ground, I looked for colorful ones with different shapes.  Here are three different backgrounds I found along the way.  Notice how different each one looks.   Yes, I moved them around and tried to remove distractions in the background to improve the photo.
Which one do you like?  Do any enhance the subject more?


Sand


Water


Pine needles




Leaves


Monday, December 13, 2021

Autumn in St. Mary's 5 Greenwell State Park

Just a few more photos from Greenwell State Park in the fall.

The lovely beach in Autumn

Kayaks in Autumn

Beautiful coloring




Tuesday, November 30, 2021

Autumn in St. Mary’s 3 Greenwell


Beach at Greenwell


Duck Blind




Grass Tastes Better With Crossed Legs


Noooooo!


Foundation Building
 






Monday, November 22, 2021

Autumn in St. Mary's 2

Backlighting


Charlotte Hall Veterans Home Gazebo

Lake in Mechanicsville


                    
Photos from driving around beautiful St. Mary's County, MD
 

Wednesday, November 10, 2021

Autumn is Finally Here in St. Mary's County!

I loved this red tree with a reflection in the water.  The light was really nice between the clouds.

Lovely reflection.


I played with the zoom on this one for an interesting shape.



 

Monday, November 16, 2020

Tuesday, November 3, 2020

Tuesday, November 12, 2019

Shenandoah Autumn 2019

Hazel Mountain Overlook, Skyline Drive


Milkweed Pod in the Big Meadow

Mary's Rock Tunnel in the fog

Skyline Drive



Creek by Brookside

Gate in Luray VA