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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Monday, July 15, 2019

River Concert Series Mystical Singing Under the Stars July 12, 2019

Friday evenings 7 PM concert was led by Larry Vote, guest conductor, and featured Ping, talented young singers from St. Mary's College of Maryland.  A duet of "Konzert fur Oboe and Violin BWV 1060" by J.S. Bach included José Cueto (violinist and Concertmaster) and Ken Watson (oboist).  Arvo Part's "Piccolo Concerto on BACH for Trumpet" was played by Jeffrey Silberschlag on trumpet.  The Chesapeake Orchestra was fabulous as always.

 Some members of Ping waiting in the "back room"

José Cueto, Concertmaster

 Ken Watson, oboist

 Larry Vote, guest conductor


  Jeffrey Silberschlag, trumpet player and music director of the Chesapeake Orchestra




 Ping soloists







  



 Special light performance by Ping 






Saturday, July 13, 2019

Clazzical Project Performance July 6, 2019

Clazzical Project performed at St. Mary's Hall at 2 PM last Saturday playing jazzed up classics like "Swan Island" and "Gospel for the New World".  Performers included  (L to R) Dr. Mark Runkles on oboe, Don Stapleson on flute, Tom Teasley on drums, Fred Lieder on cello, and Peter Fields on guitar.  The leader of the group, Don Stapleson, made clever descriptions of each creative work.




 Fred Lieder

 Don Stapleson

 Tom Teasley

 Dr. Mark Runkles

Peter Fields

  

  

Monday, July 8, 2019

River Concert Series Super Celebration with Fireworks July 5, 2019

Rousing music from the Chesapeake Orchestra and Fireworks  always bring out a crowd.

We enjoyed lots of Science Fiction and Fantasy music, along with a few patriotic Marches at St. Mary's College or Maryland.  I have never heard music from "Wonder Woman" or a medley from Star Trek before.  Wonderful!  And of course, the Chesapeake Orchestra played a portion of the traditional "1812 Overture" with fireworks.  The crowd reached into the back patio by Daugherty-Palmer Commons, so it was quite a large event, given the weather was cooperative.  You sure know how to put on a grand show for the River Concert Series!

 Music Director, Jeffrey Silbershlag

 Bassoons

 Horns

 Strings (Jeffrey was telling jokes again)

 More Strings

Young fans

 It was hot, hot, hot!  

 An enthusiastic patriot in the audience.

A window view.

or two.

 Sunset with more crowd behind me.

 Clazzical Jazz Project (Visible-Tom Teasely (percussion), Fred Lieder (cello), Peter Fields (guitar), and Don Stapleson (flute))

 Clazzical Jazz Leader Don Stapleson.  More to come from their Saturday concert...

 Jeffrey Silberschlag soloed on trumpet, while Bryan Bourne, Orchestra Personnel Manager and trombonist, conducted the orchestra.

The fiery finish.

Wednesday, July 3, 2019

Thurmont, MD and Cunningham Falls State Park May 2, 2019


Hunting Creek Lake, a 43 acre man-made lake in Cunningham Falls State Park



Goose family on the beach




 Cunningham Falls, 78 feet, the highest waterfall in Maryland



Park with a Dam in Thurmont

 Town of Thurmont





Tuesday, July 2, 2019

Calm Reflections Photograph photos accepted in the Charlotte Hall Veteran's Home Exhibit

Two of my photos will be on display and for sale at the Charlotte Hall Veteran's Home Art Exhibit running from July 3, 2019 to January 25, 2020.  Awards ceremony tentatively planned for Saturday January 25th in the afternoon.  My photos are called "Two Bald Eagles Squawking" and "Butterfly and Bee".

The exhibit is open to the public Monday-Sunday, 10:00am-8:00pm in the E-Wing on the far southern side of the Veteran's home.  (The northern side is in the photograph.  Continue past this building all the way around to the left.

The exhibit is in a hallway to the dining room where the local residents can enjoy the art on a daily basis.