River Concert Season Opening Performance Starred Talented Marika Bournaki, Zach Silberschlag and Bryan Bourne

We enjoyed the first River concert of the season at St. Mary's College of Maryland on Friday June 23rd.  Besides the talented Chesapeake Orchestra musicians, there were special performances by pianist Marika Bournaki, trumpeter Zachary Silberschlag, and Bryan Bourne on the trombone.  

     Marisa Bournaki backlit

     Violin reflections

Admiral Heely's introduction

Zachary Silberschlag

Bryan Bourne

   Marika Bournaki

Leonardtown Fun Photo Walk

The St. Mary's County Camera Club got together to photograph Leonardtown recently at 7 pm.  The sky was quite gray and the light wasn't too interesting, but it wasn't raining and we had fun.  Here are the best shots.

      Courthouse

      Garden rose

      Balcony

      One light

     Christmas colors

     Nice entryway

      Triangle of kayaks

     Painted bricks

Westmoreland State Park

We recently spent a few hours in the Northern Neck of Virginia to pick up some special wood.  We stopped to enjoy lunch and the view on a beautiful day at Westmoreland.  I loved the crescent shaped beaches facing the cliffs.  I spotted a great blue heron close to the cliffs.

      Great Blue Heron

Recent Sunset

Some pretty clouds and reflections in St. Mary's County.

      Note the triangle shape in this photo that keeps your eye in the photo.

      Piers make nice leading lines.

     Calm Reflections of clouds

Happy Memorial Day

From my family to yours.

Botanical Garden Flowers

We photographed some beautiful flowers and scenery at the Lewis Ginter botanical garden in Richmond,VA.  They have an amazing orchid collection with many colors, the largest collection of carnivorous plants I've ever seen and some lovely landscapes.

     Orchids

     Lady slipper

     Red passion flower

     Red hot pokers

     Pitcher plants (Sarracenia)

        Iris

      Gazebo

     Tea House gate

     Art

     Conservatory

Annmarie Garden After Hours Reception Friday May 26th

You're invited to attend the Annmarie Garden After hours reception this Friday for the opening of the "Escape" Exhibit about Art on Vacation.  I have a photo in the new exhibit called Blackwater Falls in the Main Gallery. I also have a photo of the Milky Way in the "Spectacular Skies" exhibit upstairs in the Kay Daugherty Gallery.  The 5-8 pm reception usually costs $5 and includes music and light refreshments.

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