Cape May and the Shore in September

In all the craziness of the last few months, I discovered I left out our mini vacation to the New Jersey shore in September.  It was sort of a last chance to enjoy the summer weather.

The first two days were a little rainy, but it soon turned pleasant.

      A stop at an antique shop that sold hundreds of adirondack chairs.

     The Cape May-Lewes Ferry was a relaxing break during the trip, but the waves were high enough to make it challenging to walk around.

     A visit to the Cape May Zoo is free and fun

     Odd turtle

     Lemur

     Great horned owl

     I've seen black swans in Cape May and Lancaster County.  They are fairly rare.

     Drinking raindrops

     Lynx?

     Red fox

     Otter

     Cape May

Hollywood Craft Fair Nov 18th, 2018

I plan to be at the craft fair this year.  Come check it out!

Parrots from Nature Visions conference Nov 3, 2018

I got to practice my pet photography at the conference.  I like to photograph both wildlife and pet animals for my business.  Usually, I photograph owls or hawks.  We enjoyed photographing the refuge parrots instead at a new seminar this year.  The exhibitors were very helpful and offered to use a white backdrop and even set 2 sun conures on Jim's shoulder to nibble gently on his ear.  The birds had such personality, talking, eating, playing, and interacting with us.  Parrots are fun!  

If you are interested in getting your pet photographed in St. Mary's County, please e-mail me at calmreflectionsphotography@gmail.com. Pet photo sessions make a unique holiday gift.

The Hollywood Volunteer Fire Dept Craft Fair yesterday was the best ever.  There was quite a crowd. (If only we could bring the dog.)

     Zeus and Scarlet.  These two were bickering.

     Angel doing a pedicure

     Winston was a real character.  We tried to get him to raise his head feathers.

      He talked ALOT!  He was very cute  eating here and dropping his food.

Mexico Travelogue November 7, 2018

St. Mary's County Camera Club is celebrating its' 20th Anniversary this Wednesday at the Southern Maryland Higher Education, California ,MD, 7 PM, room posted inside entrances.  Jim and I are the presenters for a Mexico travelogue of photographs taken mostly from the Yucatan, also Mexico City, Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta and more.  Join us for our free presentation, approximately 20-30 minutes including lots of variety (art, music, wildlife, culture, history, architecture, people, beaches, etc.). Bring a friend and pass the word!

                 Ek Balam ancient ruins

                  Flamingo dispute

John G Lancaster Dog Park October 20, 2018

Sif

I had lunch in Lancaster Park in Lexington Park, so I stopped in at the Dog Park to practice my pet photography.  I met Sif, a Siberian husky and Oliver, an Australian shepherd.  The dogs were having lots of fun, chasing each other and splashing in the water.

 Sif has a blue eye and a brown eye.

  They were having fun putting their paws in the water and splashing.

 Oliver, a 7 month old

Camera Club Winning Photos for 2018

 Winning Photos from the monthly competitions at St. Mary's County Camera Club in 2018 (1st to 3rd prize).  These photos will be in the end of the year competition.  Do you like any of them?

Most of the photos were taken in the last 2 years except for Oops!(planes miss) and the flat car.

 Bubble Reflection-Theme Blue

Blue Curves-Theme Blue

 Flamingo Heart-Advanced

 Flamingo Takeoff-Advanced

 Eagle Takeoff-Advanced

 Concert Fire-Advanced

 Abbott Lake-Advanced

 Strike-Theme Weather

 Sunflower-Advanced

 Illusion-Theme Perspective

 Oops!-Theme Perspective

 

 Ballerinas-Advanced

 Cactus-Advanced

 Newfound Gap-Advanced

 Sit-Theme Letters

JHM-Theme Letters

 Wet Dog B-Theme Wet

 Wet Race-Theme Wet

Sewing-Theme Industrial

Flat Car-Theme Industrial

 Odd Turtle-Advanced

Pink Carriage-Advanced