“Surrender? I Have Not Yet Begun to Fight!” John Paul Jones, Rear Admiral Hidden below the Naval Academy Chapel is the final resting place for John Paul Jones (July 6, 1747 – July 18, 1792). Born a fiery Scott, Jones grew up on the British Isles and served for […]
Headed down to Annapolis this morning to scout out the route for this Saturday’s World Wide Photo Walk. Looks like we’re going to have a picture perfect day! Taken with my iPhone 4S. Edited in camera + app.
All this talk of cooling weather and an impending winter makes me tremble in fear. After a super hot summer, the last thing I want to do is become an Eskimo and have to bundle up to fend off the chill So I’m planning my escape. Off to […]
When starting in the Botanical Gardens in the morning, I had a hard time getting inspiration for photographing. So looking for an idea, I decided to work on natural contrasts. The gardens surrounding the Conservatory provided ample subjects. Working with the contrasting plants, trying to set up the […]
I must admit, as a confessed sugar addict I never share my desserts. Imagine the surprise of my husband and friends that as tempting as my desserts may seem, they have no chance at getting a taste of it. I’ve even threatened those with my fork who tempt fate and […]
Being at the footsteps of one of the most powerful buildings in the world, supposedly taking photos of flowers, the Capital building kept calling my name to be photographed. Trying hard not to gravitate to my desire to photograph landscapes, I made a concerted effort to try to […]
There are a few sacred resting places in the United States known as National Cemeteries. Throughout the country, there are 147 cemeteries in 39 states which honor those who have sacrificed their lives in the name of liberty. In the summer of 1862, Congress passed legislation for the […]
In the steam bath of the Jupiter Island coast, Feygirl and I headed out to the Blowing Rocks Preserve a 73 acre parcel of protected land on the barrier island. With the largest Anastasia limestone coast on the U.S. Atlantic coast, Blowing Rocks brings the feel of the […]
Having an early start of the day on Jupiter Island Beach. Today’s to be a work/play day as I’m having a visitor this morning. Some of you may know her as FeyGirl at Serenity Spell, a great Florida naturalist photographer. Not sure what we’ll be doing yet […]
Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse It’s been a long day for me today, but awaiting my arrival is the beautiful Jupiter Inlet with its historic lighthouse. Shining the way for me to get to my destination, a beautiful Floridian tropical sunset welcomed me for my brief stay at the beach. […]
Emily Carter ~ Nature as Art 