A Sotterley Plantation Visit

We went to DC to go to the National Botanic Garden on Thursday, but couldn't find a parking space.  So after driving around a while, we went out for lunch at Tequila Grill in Charlotte Hall and visited Sotterley Plantation instead.

I discovered that the corn crib was renovated, so instead of looking like this in 2009 or so

It now looks like this

     Much more up to date, but less artistic.

Here is another interesting corn crib photo of an oyster basket.

The gardens had lots of blooming daffodils.

And this bell made a nice silhouette in the late afternoon sunlight.

Poodle Powwow

I couldn't resist this stuffed poodle toy.  Sarita looks like she talking to her younger sister.

What do you think she is saying?  Witty answers are encouraged. 

Jim said, "You're cute, but I'm REAL!"

Photos from a recent trip to Pennsylvania

Schyulkill River Canal Lock 60

I think it looks painterly

    Snowy fields near Paoli

    Snow Drift

     Sculpture Near Paoli or Malvern PA

    A bridge in MD

     Chesapeake Bay Bridge curve

January winning pictures at Camera Club

I forgot to post last month's St.Mary's County Camera Club Winners.  

Longwood Gazebo 1st Advanced

Itch 3rd Advanced

Congratulations to Sandy Robbins for winning 1st Advanced and 1st Theme for February.  

Spectacular Skies Art Reception Feb17th

Local folks:  My milky way photo with a meteor will be in the next Annmarie Garden juried exhibit in Solomon's Maryland.  The theme is Spectacular Skies.  You are invited to the After Hours reception on Friday, February 17th , 5pm-8pm.  The exhibit will be on display till July 23rd.  Light refreshments served.

http://www.annmariegarden.org/annmarie2/content/spectacular-skies

13480 Dowell Road

Dowell, MD  20629

Hours

http://www.annmariegarden.org/annmarie2/node/105

News by Phil

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An Eagle Visit

 I haven't seen an eagle since someone put up a bird blind for hunting on both sides of our property in the water just before Thanksgiving.  A birder assured me they would probably come back, but I've been sceptical.  Here are 2 of my best shots of the bald eagle.  Two P.M. Is not ideal, but better than nothing!

I am rather disappointed, because I saw eagles every few days last winter, often a pair of eagles.  

A few weeks ago, I saw one great blue heron.  I miss photographing them.

The bird blinds have to be 150 yards from an occupied building.  They recently spent some time shooting at the cute little canvas back ducks I have on video on my Calm Reflections Photography Facebook page.  I think that's what they were anyway.  

There is very little I can do about the blinds, since hunting is very popular here, just hope for good luck.