Visiting Point No Point Lighthouse

We tried out our new used Wellcraft boat for a short distance on the bay.  It was getting cooler, but we wanted to see how it runs before storing it for the winter.

It rocked and rolled some, but seemed fairly sturdy with winds less than 10 mph.  We drove around the lighthouse twice in the late afternoon.

     A little reflection

     Backlighting

     The outhouse

     What is it?  It reminded me of a bear with paws up.

     Some type of iron support, but I wasn't quite sure.  A davit to pull boats up?  You can see it on the first photo too.

     Time to return.

Shenandoah Autumn

At the last minute we decided to visit Shenandoah National Park when we learned that the autumn foliage was later than usual.  

We had all kinds of weather, rain, fog, clouds and sun in 3 days and saw deer, dogs, birds and even a bear cub.  We hiked to Blackrock Summit because it was the only day we expected sun.  In reality, it rained after sunset!

On Halloween, 

     We had a close encounter with a deer, which Sarita didn't notice.

Then after breakfast, we drove south from Big Meadow...

Before returning for a late afternoon Big Meadow walk.

     Can you spot the deer? (there are 3, but only one is really visible)

A woman gave us a tip that a bear cub was foraging just down the road, so we drove past Dark Hollow Falls till we found the stupid people trying to get close.  I used my very longest lens across the street!  My first bear photo outside a zoo.

The next day, we went north and home.

Here are some before and after the trip travel photos.

     Before

     After

October winning photos at St. Mary's County Camera Club

Theme- Harvest Third place Sunflower B

Advanced Digital Second place Michigan Beach

Both are available in cropped form at my Zazzle store.

Michigan Sunset beach 11x14 http://www.zazzle.com/michigan_beach_sunset_print_11x14-190757396358417360

Michigan sunset beach 8x10 http://www.zazzle.com/michigan_sunset_beach_8x10_photo_print-190560355578430376

Sunflower field 11x14 http://www.zazzle.com/sunflower_field_11x14_print-190064270312457504

Sunflower field 8x10 http://www.zazzle.com/sunflower_field_8x10_print-190209491937765869

Photos in Charlotte Hall Veterans Home Exhibit

https://www.facebook.com/CalmReflectionsPhotography/posts/10153718596626572

Autumn Memories

I was inspired by a camera club competion theme to photograph harvest pictures.  Here are some recent shots.

     

Historic  London Town, Annapolis

     

    Farm stand Annapolis Bay Ridge Rd

     

     Spider Hill Farm

     Lowes California MD (end of summer)

Bald Eagles

A pair of eagles has been hanging around nearby lately.  Here are a few interesting poses.

     Wings

     Rainy day feathers

     Something's up there.

     Ready for takeoff

     Bringing home the loot

My Photos on Display at the Community Bank Art Exhibit

Some of my photos will be on display as part of a Camera Club exhibit at the Community Bank of the Chesapeake through January 1st in an office.  

22730 Three Notch Rd

(north of Chipotle Restaurant)

California, MD 20619

301-862-1900 

Lobby Hours:

9:00 - 4:00 M-Th

9:00 - 6:00 F

9:00 - 12:00 Sa

Please stop by to see our work.

A reception will be held in November.

http://www.stmarysartscouncil.com/cb-camera-club.html