Category Archives: Locations

Make Today Different

This weekend was a good weekend for the simple reason that I did something different. On Saturday morning I had agreed to help out a friend by giving her husband a ride to the airport AT 3:45AM! Rather than looking … Continue reading

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Annapolis Reflections in Black and White

This morning when I woke, the sun was shining through the window (I like the blinds open so I know the moment I open my eyes.)  It was a beautiful spring morning!  I quickly decided not to waste my life … Continue reading

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A Day at the Beach – Photo Beach Bash That Is…

Last week I drove down to Rehoboth Beach for the second annual Photo Beach Bash.  I attended last year because I had heard that Rick Sammon would be speaking and I wanted to see another of the “rock stars” of the photography … Continue reading

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Philadelphia Flower Show Photos

This Thursday I attended the Philadelphia Flower Show.  It is amazing to see the masses of flowers and plants of all varieties assembled in the indoor gardens created on the second floor of the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.   … Continue reading

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One of My Favorite Places

One of my favorite places is any one of our local garden centers. Nothing can cheer you on a gray winter day like walking through a greenhouse filled with colorful, vibrant, healthy plants. I usually come home with a few … Continue reading

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Taking Stock of Guns

This past Friday I attended my first rally of any sort.  It was a rally supporting stricter gun legislation in Maryland.  I was there primarily as an observer, with camera in hand. But, the rally and recent events gave me … Continue reading

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Photoshop Playtime

One of the disadvantages of editing for stock is that it doesn’t give you much liberty to play with your images.  At iStockphoto.com every image is inspected by one of a team of approximately 100 inspectors.  They look at each … Continue reading

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Food Friday – Farmer’s Market Fare

I love when the local farmer’s markets open… Today’s food friday post is in celebration of local produce. I bought these radishes and lettuce at the Annapolis Farmer’s Market on Riva Road. The parsley is homegrown. Buying from our local … Continue reading

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Thankful for Where You Are…

It is autumn here in the northeast and this Thursday is Thanksgiving.  Hard to believe!  The time has been flying by… that is a good thing for me right now.  I have been off my feet due to some necessary … Continue reading

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First Photo Expo

Yesterday I went to NYC to attend the PhotoPlus Expo at the Javits Center. It was my first photography trade show, and I understand it is the second largest there is – so needless to say, I was not underwhelmed. … Continue reading

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