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 Lonely Buck

I have been fairly busy lately with the Christmas rush, so I thought I would make a few posts about interesting sights that I somehow didn...

Showing posts with label holiday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label holiday. Show all posts

Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Holiday Lights in St Marys County

I decided to wander around to some housing developments to photograph holiday lights.  It was fun to see how creative folks get and how they share their fun with the neighbors.  These are not areas I often photograph.  I am purposely leaving out locations for privacy purposes.  
Although I did find a fun Holly Jolly Light trail contest with houses you can drive by or watch on video.  The Southern Maryland’s Holly Jolly Light trail is listed on Facebook.  There is a map to locations in several counties.  We visited a few and some were regular lights and others were over the top.  Somdxmaslights.com takes you to the website with the maps.

Here are some colorful scenes I found.


















Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Wednesday, July 1, 2020

July 3: “A Traditional 4th in an Unconventional Way!”

A great way to enjoy Independence Day!

 Hilary Kole


Bryan Bourne

Watch "July 3:  "A Traditional 4th in an Unconventional Way!"

The Online River Concert Series 2020
Featuring jazz artist Hilary Kole performing from New York City, the Southern Maryland Community Gospel Choir, Chesapeake Orchestra Brass, Bryan Bourne on trombone (our photography), fire trucks in "Hosedown" (my photos possibly), Ballet Caliente, and a video by Jim including the 1812 Overture and my fireworks photos set to a song by Jennifer Cooper and Carl Reichelt.

Performers subject to change


If you miss it live, you can watch it later on Youtube!  The first concert, "Let Us Break Bread Together" is available to watch now online.
  
 Hosedown

 The Crowd

Wednesday, April 1, 2020

Cute Easter Cards Available for Sale till April 2nd



Isn't she a cute bunny?  I just made a new Easter Holiday card for my Holiday collection in Zazzle.  They are selling cards from Nevada, which is still open.  The vendor said you can probably get one of my cards by Easter if you order it by April 2nd.  I have a lovely pink lily, several adorable dogs in Easter baskets and some cherry blossoms.  Please help support a small business and share a cute card with your loved one at home.




Tuesday, December 31, 2019

Rehoboth Beach and the Boardwalk Plaza Hotel Dec 26-28, 2019

 Jim took me for a romantic trip to a surprise place right after the holiday, the Boardwalk Plaza in Rehoboth Beach, DE.  Beautiful place and the weather was pleasant too.  I would recommend visiting only during the off season.

Victoria's Restaurant

The Lobby

 There were lots of little Christmas village decorations embedded in a "tree".

 A train and carousel in another Christmas village by the spa

 A model of the hotel decorated for the holiday on the piano

 A nativity scene sat on a mantel in Victoria's restaurant.

The lovely pink Victorian house next to the Boardwalk Plaza

A man making bubbles on Rehoboth Avenue.

Rehoboth Beach

Rehoboth Beach from the rooftop of the Boardwalk Plaza.

Tuesday, January 8, 2019

Holiday Decorations 2018

 Lot's of pretty lights in St. Mary's County


King of Prussia Mall, PA







 Interesting Architecture at the Mall


Tuesday, December 25, 2018

Friday, January 6, 2017

Christmas Decorations

Most of my recent photos were taken during the holidays, so here is a collection of trees and holiday decorations.

     Christmas Trees



      Pink Angel
      
      Ornaments



      Alters


      My reindeer cookies