Picking a favorite city is really hard for me. I’ve only been to a few of the cities that Maryland has and each one has been very different and terrific in different ways. Much like people and friends that we enjoy the company of for different reasons. I thought Ellicott City for the historic atmosphere, Ocean City for, well, the ocean, Annapolis for the Naval Academy and you can even see the Blue Angels fly over sometimes. Nothing was speaking to my soul though like Darlington, Maryland. That is (technically) where Conowingo Dam is. It’s just something about that place that keeps drawing me there. I feel it in almost a Spiritual way!
This is a photo I took that I titled “Rainbow In The Mist”
Darlington does offer more than The Dam. They host several festivals including an apple festival and a Faerie festival. You can also go fishing, hiking, bird watching, biking and camping just to name a few.
Photo courtesy of Pixabay
I’m going to focus on the trail that I usually walk because it is where I am most drawn to when I visit. You can go anytime of the year. We’ve been when it has been hot and when it’s been chilly.
This is the trail that we walk in the summer.
The trail in late fall is just as beautiful.
You can always find pretty things to photograph.
They have birds including vultures which are neat in their own way.
But the Bald Eagles are what draw many photographers there. There are amateur and professional photographers and they come from all over the world to try to photograph the Bald Eagles. I feel privileged every time I see one and able to take a photo.
There are also Blue Herons and frogs that you can photograph. Unfortunately, my Blue Heron photo came out blurry but I’ve gotten a few photos of the frogs. They are a lot easier to zoom in on.
One of the best things is the sheer beauty in all the plant life. So I will show a few photos of a pretty sky and some flowers.
I’m going to conclude by telling you about a particular visit. I only experienced it once while there. I am sorry to say it was a spur of the moment stop and I didn’t have my camera which I was very sorry for but I will give you an idea of what I am talking about from a photo or two from pixabay. I try to use my own photos but sometimes you gotta make do. So, this visit, we were blessed to see the Bluebells in blossom. It was truly a magical thing. Honestly, it takes my breath away just thinking about it. It is also bittersweet as I wanted so much for my mother to see them. My mother loved plants and flowers and she had a magic touch with them. My mom passed before I was able to take her to see them and I’ve not seen them since that time as well. If you don’t catch them for the week or two that they bloom then there is next year to try to see them. I’m sure my mom has a beautiful garden where she is now and quite the meadow of Bluebells. I feel like maybe that is one of the reasons I am so drawn to The Dam because it makes me feel closer to my mom. She would have loved it there too!!
Photo courtesy of Pixabay.
Photo courtesy of Pixabay.
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What a touching visit that you shared with us at the end. Thank you. I can't help, but to think that your mom was there with you when you saw the bluebells and she prepared them just for your visit.
Beautiful pictures and I was hoping to get some "smaller" cities included on this day.
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LOve the rainbow in the mist
and such a beautiful area you have shared with us
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Thank you @tattoodjay! I love to share the photos I get from there and maybe one day I'll catch those Bluebells blooming again!!
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No crabs? As a Marylander that’s our thing!
Thanks @paulmoon410!! I covered that in Day 1. Day 2 is favorite city. I'm hoping not to be done with that crab angle though..lol!! I had a whole thing planned but Day 1 was symbols so still have a lot of material. I think if I get to do what I originally had planned then you will like it!!
I don’t know, we’ll see. 😉
Did you see Monday Symbols..I titled it Maryland Is For Crabs..And More!
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Maybe... no promises
Those Bluebells are a knock-out. You have to see them in the Spring.
Thank you @manorvillemike! I saw them the one time and it really was a magical sight!! I've tried to catch them since then but our crazy weather makes it very unpredictable but I will always try to see them again.
All those flowers at the end is pretty amazing! Looking forward to learning more about Maryland from you, because before all I knew about it was basically what I've learned from The Wire Tv Show about Baltimore sooooo not very good lol.
Thanks @snrm!! Yep, like many big cities Baltimore does have its problems and there are some areas that are best not to go to. I grew up in Baltimore City and there are many lovely places there still so it's not all bad.
aw beautiful pictures! I love the rainbow. And in the other picture it looks like green water? lol. Maryland seems really nice. And it's hard for me to pick a favorite city too ;) Really cool pictures
Thank you @lovablesoul!! That was a pond that the tadpoles and frogs hang out in. It gets like that in Spring from the pollen and such.
Fantastic, especially the bluebells. Keep going, you're on a roll!
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Thanks so much @xmaas!!
That rainbow is fantastic! I don't know if I've ever seen one in mist quite like that. And what a beautiful tribute to your mother! Although it is bittersweet, it's lovely to be reminded of ones we have loved dearly and lost.
Thank you @plantstoplanks!! You are absolutely right. I try to look at things differently now and appreciate all the reminders around me.
Awe! @deerjay she is smiling at you!! Superb post my dear!
Thanks so much @maruharraca!! I feel like our loved ones never really leave us but continue to watch over us from another plane.
Yes sweetie they are always watching over us! :)💗🌸🌺
That is such a touching story about the Bluebells and your mom. ((Hugs))
That was a fantastic photo to capture!!
Thanks so much @debralee!! 😊
I love that rainbow mist and all those flowers... great state wars.. good luck!
Thank you @deadgrlsuppastar!! I'm enjoying your fantasy posts as well!!
simply beautiful :) Your photography always amazes me... i know Your Mom is with You Sweety ;) Blessed Be )O(
Thanks so much @paigemoore!! Your being here makes me happy but I think you know that already!! ❤
Your trail looks lovely... Love all the photos you took! :)
Thank you @ackhoo!! Every time we go we see something new and different!!
Superb photos. Lovesd the eagle and rainbow.... Thanks for sharing...
Thank you @johnnycopper1! I hope you are doing great?! 😊
Yw, was sick for a few days, oh and sick of this weather does that count? I see your doing awesome. Im so happy for you.....
I'm sorry to hear that and yes that counts! Thank you! Some things I'll catch up with you on discord sometime..take it easy and no relapses allowed!! :)
Ok a promise :)