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...

Monday, July 2, 2018

The River Concert Series Began June 29, 2018 with Patriotic Music and Jazz

After the rained out concert on June 22nd, the Chesapeake Orchestra began their annual series last Friday at 7 PM at St. Mary’s College of Maryland.

It was humid and sunny and the expected crowd showed up to hear the patriotic music composed by Sousa and Tchaikovsky, as well as famous pieces by Leonard Bernstein (West Side Story) and of course, followed by fireworks.

Jeffrey Silberschlag, music director

An introduction by Tuajuanda Jordan, President of St. Mary's College of MD

 Barbara Bershon, Maryland State Arts Council


 Robert Hayes, pianist

Suzanne Orban, cellist

 Woodwinds

Trombones

 Arts Alliance volunteers

Student volunteers


  After missing their performance last year, Ballet Caliente (artistic director Sheryl-Marie Dunaway) performed 2 numbers to rousing music in colorful costumes. 







What a crowd!

I love bubbles!

Sunset at intermission




The featured soloist was Sara Jones, lovely jazz singer and alumna of St. Mary’s College of Maryland.  Some of her music included Cole Porter's "I've Got You Under my Skin" and the "One Note Samba"

 She was accompanied by Michael Miller on bass and electric guitar, along with a pianist


 And Don Stapleson on flute.



Dresses anyone?  Sidewalk Vendor

The exciting ending with Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture"

Sunday, July 1, 2018

Cover Photo by Calm Reflections Photography for 20th Anniversary River Concert Series


The wonderful River Concert Series began on Friday, June 29th with the Chesapeake Orchestra, fireworks, patriotic music, jazz solos by Sara Jones, and a few ballet numbers by Ballet Caliente.  The free concerts are held at St. Mary's College of MD.

The Chesapeake Orchestra shared my Old Boat photo on the cover of the 2018 20th Anniversary River Concert program. 
I also have photos on pages 5, 7 tent, 14, 15 Jose, 18 Ad, 19 Adolph, 31, 32, 33,34, 35, 36, 40, and 42.

To access the whole program visit 

The boat photo made me think of St. Mary's County and there was nice autum late day light available.  It was photographed at St. Mary's College of MD a few years ago.  The original photo is also available on my online collection at https://www.zazzle.com/old_boat_8x10_print-190112637160930443

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