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 […]
You do not need to leave your room. Remain sitting at your table and listen. Do not even listen, simply wait, be quiet still and solitary. The world will freely offer itself to you to be unmasked, it has no choice, it will roll in ecstasy at […]
It was a beautiful spring day today, with the sky blue and the water cool. Mother Goose and Father Goose are fiercely protecting their nest, and Mama Wren is still patiently awaiting her babies. A few stolen moments to sit on the dock to enjoy the light breeze […]
Staying at a ritzy hotel on Amelia Island, I saw this eco-friendly lawn mower busy at work at lunch time. This Gopher Tortoise is a threatened species in Florida an is protected under law. A mascot of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Fernandina Beach, this turtle busily keeps the […]
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 […]
A hiss, a boom, and a pop. There goes the fireworks in the sky. Their bright sparkles lighting the dark sky. Celebrating whatever the occasion may be. Bringing smiles to faces young and old as they look to the sky mesmerized. Traveling down I-95 one sees these firework […]
A true spring morning with Virginia Bluebells blooming, and Yellow-Rumped Warblers flitting in the trees. Their spring songs lifting even the heaviest of spirits. Their delicate nature, moving in constant joy and celebration of a warm spring day. Bringing their bright yellow to share with the blue flowers […]
I love this theme as each day always brings something fun and exciting. On my way out of Sandy Point Park this morning and my visit with the horseshoe crabs, I caught this deer in a compromising position. Somehow I think she was telling me what she really […]
Having joined the Anne Arundel County Bird Club this spring, I’ve been learning so much about the bird and birding world. One of their most popular field trips is to head to the Northern Chesapeake Bay in the middle of May to see migrating birds and horseshoe crabs congregate on the […]
On a beautiful summer day, there is nothing like enjoying a scoop of handmade Ice Cream in a waffle cone. Harpers Ferry, West Virginia Canon G12
Emily Carter ~ Nature as Art 