A drive out to the countryside north of Frederick, Maryland on windy roads are three covered bridges. Steeped in local history, these bridges carry us from the present into the past. Loy’s Station Covered Bridge is located at 3600 Old Frederick Road in Thurmont. Originally built in 1848 […]
It is not by muscle, speed, or physical dexterity that great things are achieved, but by reflection, force of character, and judgment. Marcus Tullius Cicero
Today was due for a change of scenery. Amazingly enough, Autumn is still holding on strong on the Chesapeake Bay. The warm waters have kept the temperatures higher than areas further away from the bay. The trees closest to the water are glorious. Sandy Point Park, a Maryland […]
Walk with me on the boardwalk, through the autumn woods towards Great Falls, Maryland. Where the power of the water thunders in the distance and the mist rises from the falls. Along the way, trickles are first seen. Which quickly become larger streams. Great Falls is within the […]
The Potomac River gorge dates about 600 million years old. In more the more recent 5 million years, water has traveled through cracks in the rock in a Mather Gorge formation, creating a small canyon with the Potomac river. Beautiful rocks, filled with quartz and mica encompass the […]
On a beautiful Indian Summer day in autumn, a drive up to the Susquehanna State Park took me through scenic country scenes. This beautiful park lined along the Susquehanna River on the Maryland side, holds many past stories. The Rock Run area holds personal significance for me as […]
Today was a perfect Indian Summer day, with the autumn leaves still coloring the landscape. With a warmer day, a trip up to Conowingo Dam was due with a friend. It is her birthday week and part of the outing was to begin with the Bald Eagles that […]
Autumn continues to amaze with its colorful glory. Although the color will most likely disappear in about a week. The lighting was stunning over the river this afternoon, with the reflections of the trees in the flowing water. Earlier today I did a horse and rider portrait shoot […]
Today was a day to truly enjoy Autumn in its finest glory. With the trees shining through in their yellows, oranges and reds. Heading towards Washington D.C. is the beautiful Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Park. With its visitors center on the Maryland side of Great Falls, this […]
George Edmunds’ Song Autumn leaves, autumn leaves, lie strewn around he here; Autumn leaves, autumn leaves, how sad, how cold, how drear! How like the hopes of childhood’s day, Thick clust’ring on the bough! How like those hopes in their decay- How faded are they now! Autumn leaves, […]
Emily Carter ~ Nature as Art 