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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Monday, October 30, 2023

Smallwood State Park October 24, 2023

 We took a little Camera Club trip to Smallwood Park since I had never been there.  It was the estate of the fourth Governor of Maryland. 


Retreat House




Kitchen







Discovery Center




Marina

Here is a little more information about  General Smallwood


Monday, June 5, 2023

Chesapeake Bay Critical Area Driving Tour

We went back to the driving tour from Patuxent River Park to Merkle Park to see how different it is in the Spring.  We visited it last year in the Autumn.  I kind of liked the fall season better.  I suspect it might be quite buggy in the Summer on the trails.  This time I saw mountain laurel, osprey, a water skier, turtles and fishermen.


Observation Tower

Kayaking under the bridge

Fishy wood on bridge

Shadows

Waterskiier


Catfish Pond

Sunning Turtles


The walk to the top of this observation tower is quite steep.

The bridge wood knot reminded me of a fish.

I waved at the kayakers paddleing under the bridge.



   I liked how the leaves created shadows.

                      Catfish Pond



Monday, October 3, 2022

A Visit to Lusby, MD in Calvert County

We planned a trip to see a few places near Lusby, MD.  The first stop was Cove Point Lighthouse, open 2 days a week on September afternoons.  The beach is not accessible and sunset photos are only possible for nearby locals or people who rent the Keeper’s House.


Cove Point Lighthouse




Keeper’s House
 









Nearby lake





Turtles


Lariat Lake in Chesapeake Ranch Estates 

Thursday, May 17, 2018

Yucatan Xcaret February 11, 2018 The Park


Xcaret near Playa del Carmen featured the natural world and culture of Mexico, including many animals.  There were several huge white pelicans.

     Macaw


     Chocolate making by hand

     Cacao

Waterfalls



     Malachite butterfly at the Butterfly Exhibit





      Birds at the Aviary

     Toucan



Turquoise browed motmot from Central America




     Chrysalis

     Mexican cemetery art

    Trick perspective in the gift shop




     Ball court

      Jellyfish



I loved the purple and yellow fish!



     Iguana

     Dolphin