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...

Tuesday, January 7, 2020

Sun Conure at Boardwalk Plaza Hotel December 26-28, 2019

Emro, a colorful Sun Conure, was a very popular bird in the lobby of the Boardwalk Plaza hotel in Rehoboth Beach.  He loved Jim, as most animals do, and just tolerated me, although he was willing to walk up my arm.  He enjoyed sitting on the computer terminals at the front desk and meeting the guests.






Thursday, January 2, 2020

Dog friends in Rehoboth Beach

These were all dogs I met on Rehoboth Avenue a few blocks from the beach.  Here are Sampson and Delilah, Bishons.  I loved their sweaters.


 Ouzo, A white retriever had lots of energy

 Kona is a one year old Sheepadoodle

 Shih Tzu in a holiday sweater

 This dog might have some poodle in it, with all that curly hair

"How much is that doggie in the window?"  I couldn't resist!  Literally sitting on a beach chair in the window and I didn't have a polarizing filter to take out the reflection.

Tuesday, December 31, 2019

Rehoboth Beach and the Boardwalk Plaza Hotel Dec 26-28, 2019

 Jim took me for a romantic trip to a surprise place right after the holiday, the Boardwalk Plaza in Rehoboth Beach, DE.  Beautiful place and the weather was pleasant too.  I would recommend visiting only during the off season.

Victoria's Restaurant

The Lobby

 There were lots of little Christmas village decorations embedded in a "tree".

 A train and carousel in another Christmas village by the spa

 A model of the hotel decorated for the holiday on the piano

 A nativity scene sat on a mantel in Victoria's restaurant.

The lovely pink Victorian house next to the Boardwalk Plaza

A man making bubbles on Rehoboth Avenue.

Rehoboth Beach

Rehoboth Beach from the rooftop of the Boardwalk Plaza.

Wednesday, December 25, 2019

Flat Iron Farm Holiday Shops December 23, 2019

Barn at Night



 Joe Norris singing folk songs



 Dog in the shop

 Pony rides

Goat

Giant Nutcrackers


 Old bottles in front of lights


 Christmas Village

Old Ambulance

Live Nativity December 15, 2019

 Leonardtown Baptist Church

I can't forget the sheep!

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.