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...

Monday, June 4, 2018

Yucatan Playa Del Carmen February 12, 2018

Sunset at a private Beach at Playa Del Carmen

Our Airbnb unit came with access to this lovely beach and a small pool.  Unfortunately, we didn't see it till sunset, since we went exploring and got stuck in the heavy traffic.  We couldn't even find a restaurant without a gated community, so we went to a local grocery store for food.



Secluded private pool with our Playa del Carmen apartment






Sunday, June 3, 2018

Patuxent River Air Expo Featured the Blue Angels June 2, 2018

We braved the weatherman's dire predictions and went to the Patuxent River Airshow 2018 on Saturday.  Did we get lucky!  The thunderstorm hit right after the Blue Angels performance toward the end of the show.  We saw some favorites like Patty Wagstaff, the Shockwave Jet Truck, The P-51 Mustang and F-4U Corsair and of course the Blues.



 Patty Wagstaff

 P-51 Mustang and F-4U Corsair

 The Shockwave Jet Truck

 What a bang!

Blues Prep


Blues Takeoff

 Can you spot the bird?

 The Blue Angels

 A little blue sky before the storm.







The Finale with all 6 planes

Friday, June 1, 2018

Blue Angels Practice Show June 1, 2018

 Since I wasn't sure if the weather would cooperate for the Air Expo this weekend, I photographed the Blue Angels in California and Lexington Park, MD on Friday afternoon.






Sunday, May 27, 2018

Memorial Day 2018

In memory of our U.S. Soldiers today

 Soldier

 Veteran

 
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Arlington Cemetery



Monday, May 21, 2018

Annmarie Garden After Hours Reception Friday May 25th

had a colorful bird photo accepted into the Annmarie Garden "Of a Feather, Birds in Art" Exhibit.  The macaw photo titled "Pedicure", will be on display and for sale all summer in the main gallery. 

This Friday, May 25th, I hope you will consider attending the after hours reception with me and many other artists from 5-8 pm.  The receptions are always very nice with light refreshments and live music.  They will also announce the winning entries.


More information about the reception

More information about the exhibit

Yucatan Xcaret February 11, 2018 The Shows

Xcaret in Playa del Carmen also included several shows. This is a dance about a fish.


Mariachi

Charro, or traditional horseman.  This fellow was practicing spinning.


Flute player

Dance costumes from Veracruz

The Flying Men (Voladores de Papantla) are spectacular to watch

 




Thursday, May 17, 2018

Yucatan Xcaret February 11, 2018 The Park


Xcaret near Playa del Carmen featured the natural world and culture of Mexico, including many animals.  There were several huge white pelicans.

     Macaw


     Chocolate making by hand

     Cacao

Waterfalls



     Malachite butterfly at the Butterfly Exhibit





      Birds at the Aviary

     Toucan



Turquoise browed motmot from Central America




     Chrysalis

     Mexican cemetery art

    Trick perspective in the gift shop




     Ball court

      Jellyfish



I loved the purple and yellow fish!



     Iguana

     Dolphin