Hiking through the countryside of Maryland with the Mountain Club of Maryland. Additional trips include Shenandoah, and Peru.
This little country mouse finally made it to the big city of Baltimore. The Broadway play “Wicked” is visiting in Baltimore at the France-Merrick Performance Theatre, warmly known as the Hippodrome. Arriving a bit early, we decided to walk around the block and try to capture some of […]
High on a hill overlooking Paris is the shining white Basilica of Sacre-Coeur. On a clear day, the elegant domes are visible for miles. Built after the French Revolutionary War, this Roman Catholic Church is a favorite among residents, tourists and those on a religious pilgrimage. As treasured […]
Le Pyramide Inversee La Pyramide Inversée was designed by architects Pei Cobb Freed & Partners, and installed as part of the Phase II government renovation of the Louvre Museum. It was completed in 1993. In 1995, it was a finalist in the Benedictus Awards, described by the jury as “a […]
The western shore of the Chesapeake Bay survived fairly well from Hurricane Sandy with a storm surge of about four feet. However, this was enough to create some flooding in popular areas like the Annapolis waterfront. A Tuesday morning visit to “Ego Alley” and Dock Street gave glimpses […]
Well, that was rather odd. I have a smugmug account, and I went and tried to share my Annapolis album with you via their “Be Social” option. Alas, all it sent over was this one mallard duck enjoying the flood in Annapolis harbor. So just discovered something, If […]
High along the exterior walls of the National Cathedral in Washington D.C. is an elaborate drainage system. Gargoyles are part of the extensive water removal system designed to decorate and protect the Cathedral all at the same time. Here is a short video clip of the gargoyles in […]
The cool brisk air and winds blowing 20 mph begin pushing the Chesapeake Bay across the mainland. White caps rapidly arriving to the sandy beach indicates just the beginning of the power of Hurricane Sandy. Due to hit full force mid-afternoon on Monday, light raindrops began encouraging all […]
Chinchilla!! Found in the Citadel of Machu Picchu, Chinchillas run freely through the stoned walls and pathways. This “Cuscomys Oblativa” resides only at the Machu Picchu ruins. So truly a foreign and rare sight to see.
Shunning modern conveniences, the Amish are able to move around the countryside while being environmentally friendly. Whether it is walking from the shoe store Or biking home from work The Amish are perfectly accustomed to being gas independent. Using Mule teams to drive heavy farm equipment, huge fields […]
I must admit, there are two things in life that completely elude me. One…melting chocolate. The second? Capturing birds on film. After joining the Anne Arundel Bird Club in January, I first thought that these birders were, well… a bit wacky. After all, who stands in the bush […]
Emily Carter ~ Nature as Art 