Warm Summer Nights

Michigan Beach Photo is now for sale at Fine Art America

 

While camping nearby, I planned to photograph this beach at sunset.  At the last minute, I decided not to go since we were enjoying dinner with some new friends.  The lady reminded me that it was time to leave and encouraged me to visit the beach.  So I arrived with barely enough time to spare and photographed this lovely reflection.  I was very glad that I visited the beach.

Now available on my new Fine Art America site as a canvas, metal, acrylic or wood print, mug, pillow, greeting card, etc.  It is similar to the photo below with a little extra dune on the right.

Fantasy Palms

I am always learning new things about Photoshop.  So, I created a fantasy photo of a gorgeous Hawaiian sunset with a bent palm to enjoy while I am sitting at home dreaming about the vacation I can't take.  I used a photograph from a few years ago and bent the palm tree to look extra dreamy and peaceful.   Hopefully, someday I will be able to photograph something similar. 

Now available on my new Fine Art America site as a canvas, metal, acrylic or wood print, shower curtain, mug, pillow, greeting card, etc.

Sunset on the Water

Peace

Can’t you just hear the water lapping against the shore?

Summer Sunflowers

 

It’s All About the Light

Glow

Sunflowers at Sunset

Playing with sunflowers at sunset.

The Artwalk is Coming! September 6, 2019

The Artwalk will be held in Leonardtown on Friday Sep 6th, 5-8 pm.  Calm Reflections Photography will be offering photography and photography crafts in town.  Don Stapleson from the Chesapeake Orchestra will be at the art walk with Clazzical Jazz, probably playing flute or sax.

I also have a photo in the Art competition, my lovely sunset photo of a Michigan Beach.  Someone recently bought a copy of it at the almost ended exhibit "Ebb and Flow" at Annmarie Gardens.  It is one of my favorites.  It is still on display at Annmarie until September 1st.  

I will know soon where it will be located in Leonardtown.  The contest is somewhat of a popularity contest, so please vote for it if you like it and if you can.  Voting can help you win a gift.  My framed photo will also be for sale.  Can't you just see this gorgeous photo in your living room?  I just wish it was taken in St. Mary's County.  I hope to see you there!

To learn more about the Artwalk visit:
 https://www.stmarysartscouncil.com/local-events/art-walk-2019

Sunset on St. Jeromes Creek April 20, 2019

Some lovely cell phone sunset pictures I took Saturday while walking at St. Jerome's Creek, St. Mary's County, MD.  These are both HDR photos (High Dynamic Range) processed on my phone.

 Redbud tree

Piers on the creek

Media PA in January 2019

 Media Theater.  These are all cell phone photos of a trip down memory lane.

 This used to be the building where I worked as a travel consultant.

 Delaware County Institute of Science.  The location of some papers by Jim's Great Great Great Aunt and scientist, Graceanna Lewis.

 PNC Bank, by former bank

 Media Upper Providence Library, where I used to work.  It doesn't look very similar to the building I worked in, but it did look interesting at sunset.

Septa Train at Elwyn Station

Brownie Beach and Chesapeake Beach 2018 Day Trip

Some October photos from a day trip to the beach.  Brownie beach allows dogs.

Sarita on a log

 Chesapeake Beach Resort and Spa at Sunset

Sunflowers Were Blooming Recently!

A few lovely sunflowers

Lots of colors besides yellow!

Red Winged Blackbird

I love this design!