St. Mary's City

I haven't had the camera out in a while, and haven't just walked about in a while, so today I did something about that.  Before you see the results, I have to say: wow, am I rusty!  That's okay, practice and reading the manual will help settle that.

The other night Deb and I took in the Free concert by pianist Brian Gantz at St. Mary's College of Maryland, which is just a short distance away.  When we were leaving we were greeted by an owl, possibly two owls, while walking to our car.  It was late and dark, and we of course could not see them, only hear the quintessential "whoo, whoo."  Today I went back while still light to see if they could be spotted; not 'spotted owls', but rather could they be seen.

I walked around the Trinity Episcopal Church cemetery which overlooks the St. Mary's river.  While taking a picture of the bark of a tree, the Rector came wandering by.  We had the nicest chat on this cloudy, though unseasonably warm afternoon.  We talked about photography, and nature, and he pointed out a tree that has a small knot hole where a Screech Owl can be seen on occasion.

I didn't spot the owl, but thoroughly enjoyed the couple hours just taking in the scenes and the breeze.

Here are a few of the sights.

Blessings,
Brian

The white mass to the left of the root is spume (sea foam)

Sycamore tree in front of the church