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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The Lonely Buck

I have been fairly busy lately with the Christmas rush, so I thought I would make a few posts about interesting sights that I somehow didn...

Thursday, April 25, 2019

Sunset on St. Jeromes Creek April 20, 2019

Some lovely cell phone sunset pictures I took Saturday while walking at St. Jerome's Creek, St. Mary's County, MD.  These are both HDR photos (High Dynamic Range) processed on my phone.

 Redbud tree

Piers on the creek


Monday, April 15, 2019

Annmarie Garden Exhibit Ebb and Flow

Save the Date:  Friday, May 24, 2019,  5-8 pm. Enjoy the evening when they announce a few winners of the main summer exhibit.  Usually there are light refreshments and music.

The Ebb and Flow Art Exhibit at Annmarie Garden will include my lovely photo of a Michigan Beach at sunset.

The exhibit will be on display from May 24 through September 2nd.  I plan to be there to meet the other artists and my friends on May 24th.



Monday, April 8, 2019

Rehoboth Beach on March 24, 2019

Sunrise in Rehoboth Beach, DE.  

We visited Rehoboth Beach for the Coastal Camera Club Beach Bash photography conference.  I took a few photos around the pretty Boardwalk Plaza, a Victorian style hotel we stayed at next door.  They have an amazing heated soaking pool and an elegant restaurant called Victoria's. 





Actually a large jacuzzi that escapes to the boards outside in nicer weather.


 Victoria's restaurant.  


 Complete with my favorite Stargazer Lilies.  Heavenly scented.



 The local sun conure, Emro, that "helps" at the front desk.






 The band pavilion in the middle of town.

Beach after sunset

Monday, April 1, 2019

Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Headshot practice


I was practicing headshots for a February headshot photoshoot, when I made this one of a lovely neighbor.  It was nice of her to help me out.  I had never used a white background before and borrowed one from a friend.  I hope she likes it.

Monday, March 18, 2019

Pelican pictures Mexican and U.S.

I just edited this Mexican pelican photo from last year for an animal critique session.  I participate in an animal study group from the Photographic Society of America.  (I blurred the background more on this one)  I thought it would be interesting to compare it with a local Maryland Pelican.  It is certainly more colorful!

We don't often see pelicans from where we live, so it was a treat to photograph one nearby.  This was in 2016.



Monday, March 11, 2019

Toy Poodle All Dressed Up

 I was practicing my pet photography.  We dressed Sarita up in her best clothes with adorable pink bows.  Isn't she sweet?


Apricot toy poodles are so cute, but maybe I am a little prejudiced.

Please e-mail me if you would like to plan a pet photo session in St. Mary's County, MD at calmreflectionsphotography@gmail.com