Category: All about Hoofbeats & Footprints

Along the Tidal Basin

The Cherry trees are now in full bloom in Washington D.C. and area photographers wait anxiously for when they are in their full glory. A four a.m. departure had me arrive at the Tidal Basin at 5:15 a.m. I thought I had gotten there quite early as sunrise […]

Delicate Beauty

The Maryland Orchid Society offers a truly spectacular display and wide variety of orchids during the annual Maryland Home and Garden Show. I remembered this special event as being a superb photographic opportunity with many orchids close and personal. Well lit and clean backgrounds, who could resist the […]

Hello from Down Under

A visit to this year’s Maryland Home & Garden Show brought a surprising find. Seems some locals from “Down Under” have shown up to represent Leanne Cole in Australia. Meet Sydney, the first Kangaroo I’ve ever met. Seems Sydney was rather annoyed as his nap was being disturbed. […]

Snowy Walkabout in Annapolis

Even though it is March, Old Man Winter continues to hang on with strength. A full day of snow falling on the Chesapeake Bay kept things quiet on the roads. The Naval Academy Bridge stood strong against the falling snow flakes, leading me towards Annapolis. I went to […]

Merry Christmas Eve

Remy Martin had to nose in this morning to wish you a very Merry Christmas Eve. Seems she’s hoping for a white Christmas, although this is from last season. She has some philosophies in life and wanted to share them with you this holiday season: REMYISMS Always protect […]

Within the Fog

Into the foggy mist on a wintery afternoon. The hustle and bustle of the holidays seemingly silenced by the calm and peaceful fog. It is in this time that clarity can be found. If one looks close enough, even the smallest drops seem to be alive. Finding a […]

Holiday Spirit

The spirit of Christmas is the spirit of love and of generosity and of goodness. It illuminates the picture window of the soul, and we look out upon the world’s busy life and become more interested in people than in things. Thomas S. Monson

From Sand to Snow

The Traveler’s Lament Why oh why did I leave the beach? Only to travel through six states to arrive in the land of snow. Perhaps it was to truly feel the Christmas spirit as it’s only two weeks away. A magical snow land where anything is possible.

Pack Your Bags

Palm trees, and ocean breezes are calling my name. It’s time for a road trip so pack your bags and get ready for a change in scenery. Are you ready? I sure am! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. […]