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...

Monday, December 23, 2019

Annmarie Garden in Lights Dec 22, 21019

Annmarie Garden in Lights is spectacular this year.  Well worth the visit if you are properly dressed for the weather.


 It was princess night with a flute choir.  These fair country folk were on hand to be photographed with young princesses to be.


 Winter scene


 Clever shadow area with several lights shining on white boards.


 These jellyfish were made of recycled plastic, even bubble wrap.



Don't forget to see the When Darkness Falls exhibit upstairs to see my ghost and fireworks photos!

  For more information on Annmarie Garden in Lights, see http://www.annmariegarden.org/annmarie2/content/garden-lights-magical-light-show through Jan 1st.

Monday, December 16, 2019

New York City Favorite Photos Nov 27-Dec 1, 2019





 I went to New York to sing "The Messiah" at Carnegie Hall with DCINY choirs around the world on December 1st.  While there I took lots of photos (of everywhere but inside Carnegie Hall) and even visited B & H Photo and Video store on Thanksgiving day.  Photo of the outside of Carnegie Hall.

 Pillsbury Doughboy in Macy's Thanksgiving Parade

B & H Photo Video Store loved by Photographers

 Empire State Building


 Gapstow Bridge in Central Park

Central Park view

Snow monkey in Central Park Zoo


 M & M Store, Times Square

 Lillie's Victorian Establishment for dinner

 Nutcracker collection at Lillie's


Rockefeller Center Ice Skaters


 Lovely fountain near Rockefeller center



Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Chesapeake Beach Dog Day

 Toy Poodle
We spent an enjoyable day at Brownie Beach in Calvert County, where dogs are allowed.




Rod and Reel Resort at Chesapeake Beach

I noticed a sailboat passing the area for weddings and events at the resort

Monday, November 25, 2019

Luray VA October 2019

Luray Caverns.  
Probably the most photographed section with the reflecting pool.

Cave bacon

Singing tower in Luray


Homestead in the new Valley Museum at Luray

Luray Car and Carriage Caravan Museum 

A passing freight train running through Luray.

Monday, November 18, 2019

Shenandoah Animals 2019

Red-tailed hawk at Big Meadows, a bird with a bad wing.  We saw the hawk at a raptor lecture.



Kookaberra and other animals at the Luray Zoo.

Peregrine falcon (through a cage)

Goat that wants attention.

It always tastes better on the other side.

A goat with a beard is not necessarily male.



I loved this photo.  The Blues Brothers and Snowball, the peacocks at Brookside Cabins.  They had just lost most of their fan feathers, so closeups were better and I had to put my lens right up to the cage to make the wires disappear.