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.
I sometimes walk to a local public boat ramp nearby. After lots of wind the last few days, the tides were extremely low and a huge beach appeared. The first photo was taken April 16th, followed by April 26th both near sunset and the next 2 photos were taken a few days later on May 1st from virtually the same place. Add a few palm trees and it could be from the Caribbean!
I bought some tulips from the grocery store, not knowing what color they would be from curbside pickup. Tulips don’t grow well in our yard, so I thought it would be fun to photograph some. I played with still lifes using 2 flashes and a flashlight on black velvet.
This was about shapes.
I shined a flashlight on the tulip and tried to get a reflection in the lens ball.
Soon after moving to St. Mary’s County, MD with her husband, they cofounded the St. Mary’s County Camera Club in 1998 in an effort to promote the art of photography as a hobby. She has won many Camera Club awards and Grand Champion ribbons at the St. Mary’s County Fair. She has photographed event, travel, animal and nature photography for many years. Most recently, she has enjoyed being the Official Volunteer Photographer for the Chesapeake Orchestra River Concert Series. She previously volunteered photographic River Concert reviews for the Baynet. She has been one of the judges for the St. Mary's County Fair photography competitions many times. Her photographic style is generally colorful, with a strong simplified subject and an awareness of line and shape. She loves catching reflections, beautiful light, movement and emotions whenever possible. Her photos have been on display at the Annmarie Garden, Lexington Park and Leonardtown Libraries, So Branch Calvert Library and more. She currently sells photos at Zazzle.com (calmreflectionsphoto) and Fine Art America.