After a week of submersion with the Bald Eagles at Conowingo Dam, I must confess that I’m birded out. My little creative brain needs a break from beaks and feathers and wants to take a stroll through the National Gallery of Art. A place not only of beauty […]
Today was a wonderful day at the Conowingo Dam, waiting..waiting..and waiting for some Bald Eagle action to occur. The morning was overcast and misty, with cloud cover through most of the morning. The promised sunny day didn’t occur until midday when the dam went quiet, and the Bald […]
Every winter, the Conowingo Dam in Darlington, Maryland is home to countless Bald Eagles, Great Blue Herons, Seagulls, Cormorants and other water like birds. My first visit to the dam was last year, when I rented a Canon 400mm L f/2.9 IS USM lens from Borrowlenses.com. I quickly […]
Lincoln’s Farewell Address in Springfield, Illinois on the way to Washington to assume the Presidency of the United States.
I am Thankful for the Sun, the Moon, and the Stars. The Earth, the Sea and the Sky. And the Birds and the Bees.
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 […]
I close my eyes only for a moment and the moment´s gone All my dreams pass before my eyes a curiosity Dust in the wind All they are is dust in the wind Same old song just a drop of water in an endless sea All we do […]
Emily Carter ~ Nature as Art 