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 Azaleas are Starting to Bloom

We traveled to Annmarie Garden again this year to photograph their azalea collection.  There were quite a few different varieties.  Last yea...

Friday, June 22, 2018

Lynchburg, VA June 15-16, 2018

We went to Lynchburg, VA for a wedding at the Terrace View by the James (river).
Depot Grill Restaurant, good food and atmosphere.

One of the tallest fountains on the East coast


 Depot Grill restaurant inside

 The bar from a pharmacy in Edinburg VA at the Depot Grill.  Legend says the mirror was shattered during an attempted bank robbery next door by a stray bullet from Frank and Jesse James.

 Coal train going by



Views from the Terrace View by the James, 8th floor










Monday, June 18, 2018

Spring Flowers May 6, 2018


A few photos from a lovely place.

 I was trying out my Lens Baby which creates a sharp area and blurs the rest of the photo.






Similar photo of the Fern using Lens Baby



Monday, June 11, 2018

Spring at National Arboretum Washington DC


Azaleas

 Lacebark Pine

 Pixel, the female dog

 Sadie, a female standard poodle




 Capitol Columns Panorama

Japanese Garden Vertical Panorama

Friday, June 8, 2018

Mid-Atlantic Fireworks Festival

Fun photos of the April 21st Fireworks we saw by Allen's Fresh Road.

     Does the shape remind you of anything?







     Dandelions?

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