A fabulous summer extravaganza. The 23rd annual Strawberry festival held at the Benson Hammond House in Linthicum, Maryland offers food, music, crafts and historic home tours. How many ways can a strawberry be served? Fresh strawberries, strawberries dipped in chocolate, strawberry shortcake, strawberry jelly and jams, and best […]
Lighting the way for all that travel through the Chesapeake Bay towards Baltimore stand the Baltimore Harbor Light house. Built in 1908, the lighthouse sits at the mouth of the Magothy River. The last lighthouse to be built on the Chesapeake Bay, at the time of building, it […]
A short post as the day is growing long. A perfect day on the Chesapeake Bay, spent on the water with friends and riding through Annapolis and Ego Alley. On the return, off in the distance I saw a tall ship under sail. Could it be? Yes it […]
A maritime good will ambassador was born in Baltimore Harbor in 1977. The Baltimore Clipper ship named the Pride of Baltimore was an authentic replica of original Baltimore Clipper ships that was used during the War of 1812. Well revered by sailors, this fast clipper was a popular […]
Landscapes have a language of their own, expressing the soul of the things, lofty or humble, which constitute them, from the mighty peaks to the smallest of the tiny flowers hidden in the meadow’s grass. ~ Alexandra David-Néel
On the route between Maryland, and Florida there is always a mandatory stop in Wilson, North Carolina for some Carolina Bar-b-que. Unique to the northeastern section of the state, this BBQ is vinegar and red flake pepper based. The favorite stop? Parker’s Bar-b-que that has been serving their […]
There is a section in Gainesville that was once considered ‘across the railroad tracks’ where clapboard homes were built. In a variety of sizes, shapes and styles, these homes have somehow stood the test of time. In spite of high humidity and lots of rain, some of these […]
An early morning stroll through the historic district of Savannah. Where the fog envelops the city with its white veil, and the Live Oak trees are draped with Spanish Moss. Here is where stories are made. Business men come out with their freshly pressed oxford shirts and dress […]
The little reed, bending to the force of the wind, soon stood upright again when the storm had passed over. Aesop Canon 7d, 500mm f/4.0 L, 1/1250 sec at f/7.1, ISO 400, Daylight white balance. Lightroom edits: Luminance smoothing +45, Sharpening +21, Yellow Sky Action preset: Grandma’s […]
“I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year. I will live in the Past, the Present, and the Future. The Spirits of all Three shall strive within me. I will not shut out the lessons that they teach!” ― Charles Dickens, A […]
Emily Carter ~ Nature as Art 