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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Spring Cherry Blossoms Part 2

Here are more cherry blossoms to enjoy.  I get a second chance at photographing them because the weeping cherry trees in my own yard bloom a...

Saturday, November 5, 2016

Shenandoah Autumn

At the last minute we decided to visit Shenandoah National Park when we learned that the autumn foliage was later than usual.  

We had all kinds of weather, rain, fog, clouds and sun in 3 days and saw deer, dogs, birds and even a bear cub.  We hiked to Blackrock Summit because it was the only day we expected sun.  In reality, it rained after sunset!




On Halloween, 

     We had a close encounter with a deer, which Sarita didn't notice.


Then after breakfast, we drove south from Big Meadow...





Before returning for a late afternoon Big Meadow walk.



     Can you spot the deer? (there are 3, but only one is really visible)

A woman gave us a tip that a bear cub was foraging just down the road, so we drove past Dark Hollow Falls till we found the stupid people trying to get close.  I used my very longest lens across the street!  My first bear photo outside a zoo.


The next day, we went north and home.
Here are some before and after the trip travel photos.

     Before

     After








Thursday, October 20, 2016

Autumn Memories

I was inspired by a camera club competion theme to photograph harvest pictures.  Here are some recent shots.


     
Historic  London Town, Annapolis





     
    Farm stand Annapolis Bay Ridge Rd



     

     Spider Hill Farm


     Lowes California MD (end of summer)

Thursday, October 13, 2016

Bald Eagles

A pair of eagles has been hanging around nearby lately.  Here are a few interesting poses.

     Wings

     Rainy day feathers

     Something's up there.

     Ready for takeoff

     Bringing home the loot

Monday, October 10, 2016

My Photos on Display at the Community Bank Art Exhibit

Some of my photos will be on display as part of a Camera Club exhibit at the Community Bank of the Chesapeake through January 1st in an office.  

22730 Three Notch Rd
(north of Chipotle Restaurant)
California, MD 20619

Lobby Hours:
9:00 - 4:00 M-Th
9:00 - 6:00 F
9:00 - 12:00 Sa

Please stop by to see our work.

A reception will be held in November.

http://www.stmarysartscouncil.com/cb-camera-club.html


Friday, October 7, 2016

Annapolis, An Unexpected Visit

When a boat with trailer we purchased, was suddenly unsafe (smoking wheel bearing on one side of the trailer, tire and rim fell off on the other side), we ended up in Annapolis for the weekend.  We took the last room at the Navy Lodge and spent the day at Dock Street and Quiet Waters Park (to entertain our pet poodle).

Around Dock street, we met many dogs on the street and by the Federal House Bar and Grill.

     Carly






Quiet waters has a shady off leash fenced park, where we met young Soka happily digging a hole.



Then we visited the park dog beach near sunset.