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...

Wednesday, November 10, 2021

Autumn is Finally Here in St. Mary's County!

I loved this red tree with a reflection in the water.  The light was really nice between the clouds.

Lovely reflection.


I played with the zoom on this one for an interesting shape.



 

Wednesday, November 3, 2021

Fun with Peppers!

 I wanted to try a still life of peppers, but I don't even like to eat them!  I gave a few away afterwards. They have such bold colors and fun shapes.

                       This LaRouge pepper looked like a little family at the right angle.

Same pepper, different angle.

                                      I used a light box for this one, shot from above.




                    I shook the camera a little for this one to make the glow.



Sunday, October 31, 2021

Happy Halloween 2021!

 Here are a few Halloween pictures taken on my recent walks in the neighborhood.






Monday, October 18, 2021

Monday, October 11, 2021

Yellow Crowned Night Heron Juvenile?


I am wondering if this bird is the same as the yellow-crowned night heron juvenile I thought I photographed on July 25th.  They like marshes and eat crabs, fish and small snakes.  This part of St. Mary’s County sounds ideal for them, but this is the first year I have seen one.  They are often nocturnal. I couldn’t see its feet to be sure.

Earlier photo on the lawn.



Monday, October 4, 2021

Great Blue Heron Visit This Week

Great Blue Herons can stay remarkably still till they go in for the kill.  They are very skittish around people, making them difficult to photograph if they see you.  They have amazingly curved necks and only weigh 5-6 pounds.  They have excellent night vision and don’t mate for life.  I love how fast and smoothly they glide through the air.


My favorite




Posing


Dinner