Hiking through the countryside of Maryland with the Mountain Club of Maryland. Additional trips include Shenandoah, and Peru.
After spending three days at Conowingo Dam this week, a new respect has been developed for the elegant Bald Eagle. At one visual count, over 80 birds were in sight on Thursday, but at least 100 Bald Eagles were residing at the dam this week. I’m getting close […]
A hardworking Amish farm is a family business. A legacy of land, livestock, and a thriving dairy business, the dairy farm relies on lots of elbows and grease. With the laundry hanging to dry, visiting the farm is stepping into another world. While the younger children play, the […]
If you are like me, than perhaps you are busy in the kitchen, preparing a wonderful feast for family and friends for a day of Thanksgiving. Back in 1621, I’m sure the last thing on the minds of Pilgrims and Indians alike is what America would look […]
In the morning of All Saints Day of 1 September 1755 a seaside village in Portugal was suddenly destroyed. The Great Lisbon Earthquake hit at 9:40am and subsequent fires and a Tsumani brought Lisbon to its knees and was considered one of the deadliest earthquakes in history. Fortune […]
Autumn is still in the air, with Indian Summer days and the bold reds and browns shining through. A week full of abundance with family, friends and sideboards filled with delicious food lovingly prepared. Fall harvest abundant throughout with pumpkins, squash and corn all to provide winter sustenance. […]
Enter if you will into the beautiful and imaginary Bishop’s Garden. Walking through the ivy laden archway through to the knot garden we will stroll. Our way watched by blooming Camelias. Inside it will be perpetual spring with Cherry trees blooming profusely, lining our walk with light and […]
Driving through the country roads of Lancaster County near Intercourse, Pennsylvania, corn and tobacco crops are plentiful. With corn being harvested and tobacco drying high in the barn eaves, something that is an every day scene for the Amish is special event for me. This morning is for […]
Offering to Pachamama (Mother Earth) Following a three and a half day arduous trek across the Andes Mountains on the Inca Trail, Machu Picchu awaited my arrival. A sacred place in many ways, Machu Picchu holds a key to my spirit that cannot be explained. The Quechua Indians […]
Majestic, bold and bright, a raging sun painting the sky as it moves on to other worlds. Leaving the sky to night, allowing a time for rest and renewal. If all days, good and bad could have such a beautiful ending.
This time of year is a wonderful time for personal reflection and appreciation of special people in our lives. I’ve been very fortunate to have a great photography coach that I met last year when I had finally purchased my first DSLR. Lynford Morton of PhotoTourDC and PhotoCoachPro offers […]
Emily Carter ~ Nature as Art 