SmugMug > popular all-time > Clarkes Landing at Sunrise

Just 2 miles from my house at the end of the road. Overlooking the Patuxent River at the confluence of Cuckold Creek, Nat's Creek, and Mill Creek. The sun is rising over the Governor Thomas Johnson Memorial Bridge, which crosses the Patuxent onto Solomon's Island in Calvert County.
SmugMug > popular all-time > February 6, 2009

Lonely - but hopeful?


edited to add - thank you to everyone who commented.  I had held on to this photo for a few weeks now - it is very personal for me.  Has been kind of a rough 6 months for me emotionally and this photo really hit at my core.  I wasn't sure I was going to post it - but for some reason this morning - it was ok and I did.   

I guess this is just one of those rare photos that reaches into you (the person taking it) deeper than many others and becomes special because it really speaks to you.  We all like most of our photos - otherwise we wouldn't share them - but for me - as I am sure it is for all of you - we have the one or two rare and special ones.  That is what this one is for me.  

I really wasn't sure what the reaction to it would be - your  comments, your kindness, your encouragment and inspiration mean so very much to me.

Thank you.
SmugMug > popular all-time > Day 205 - The Little Wanderer

The day started out dreary and rainy. Pat and I debated whether to head out to Conrad Beach for the 5:30am sunrise, but it was pouring rain, so we left a little later.  When we arrived at the beach the sun was coming out and it was beautiful. We were lucky enough to spot and photograph our first Piping Plover (a very rare little bird that is only found in one or two pairs on a few beaches in Nova Scotia - placed on the endangered list) mixed in with a lot of Sanderlings and Sandpipers.

Later on we met up with Melanie and Barb and headed out to Canning and Medford (Bay of Fundy shore).  We spotted a few Bald Eagles and hawks along the way.  At Canning, we met a gentlemen walking with his  two white dogs who showed us the way along the paths to the grassy mud flats (clay-like soil) and beach.  I think the dogs just came along to show how well they can play in the mud... white plus red mud clay =  not a pretty sight.. hehe

On our way back this  little girl passed us by.  Only a quick hello and a shy smile and she was on her way - all the while having a wonderful discussion with and singing to  her little lamb doll .  You see she had places to go, people to see, and things to do. 

The late afternoon sun  lit up the sea grass and red mud flats.  On the far shore is  Blomidon's North Mountain.

Sept 10 2008
SmugMug > popular all-time > A Sandhill Crane strutting along.
SmugMug > popular all-time > "The Foggy Lake"
I couldn't decide on which version of this image I wanted to put up today so instead of going nuts I decided to place them BOTH in my daily gallery since I was a day behind on my listings anyway. This is the COLOR version that has been processed using NIK COLOR EFEX PRO 3 and then adding some minor Contrast & sharpening. The B&W version of can be seen as the next image in this gallery or if you can here by way of the Daily main page you can CLICKING HERE

Let me know which one YOU like the best !

Enjoy Folks !
Bill Pador
SmugMug > popular all-time > June 11, 2008

Reflections of my world. 

I was taking pictures of Gabe and his brother Gregory and this was the only one in the shot and the reflections I thought were kinda cool.

Just a note to all of you for your constant up lifting on my dailies. This is such a nice place to be everyday. I try to get something worthy everyday but just end putting up the best of what I took even if it isn't great technically it might be something special or meaningful. Oh well...I'll shut up now. Just wanted to say thanks.
SmugMug > popular all-time > Sunrise/Sunset photo
SmugMug > popular all-time > April 28

Yes....I missed uploading a DP for yesterday!  By the time we finished that 24 hrs. of frivilous fun in the desert area near Ridgecrest (California), I was too tired to tend to my DP; I'm admitting it!! 
Had another outstanding day today; ending our trip by arriving in our own little hometown at sunset!
This is what we were watching while driving the last couple of miles down the highway!  SPECTACULAR!!  What a "welcome home"!   Took the first available offramp in order to catch this shot!!  (Tough choice, though!  This was right after a double rainbow which we also pulled over for!!)

We did spend some discussion as to how difficult it was going to be to choose a DP for yesterday, and today!!  Over the next several days, I will be using shots from this trip as DP's, as I add photos to the gallery.
SmugMug > popular all-time > Aswan, Egypt
Clarkes Landing at Sunrise

Just 2 miles from my house at the end of the road. Overlooking the Patuxent River at the confluence of Cuckold Creek, Nat's Creek, and Mill Creek. The sun is rising over the Governor Thomas Johnson Memorial Bridge, which crosses the Patuxent onto Solomon's Island in Calvert County.
 > Clarkes Landing at Sunrise

Just 2 miles from my house at the end of the road. Overlooking the Patuxent River at the confluence of Cuckold Creek, Nat's Creek, and Mill Creek. The sun is rising over the Governor Thomas Johnson Memorial Bridge, which crosses the Patuxent onto Solomon's Island in Calvert County.
Clarkes Landing at Sunrise

Just 2 miles from my house at the end of the road. Overlooking the Patuxent River at the confluence of Cuckold Creek, Nat's Creek, and Mill Creek. The sun is rising over the Governor Thomas Johnson Memorial Bridge, which crosses the Patuxent onto Solomon's Island in Calvert County.
Photo by: KurtPreston • see photo in gallery

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