Fall Pond with Geese
rogard posted a photo: Wishing everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving. This photo was taken a few years ago at Crouse Mill Pond within the Tuckahoe State Park on the Eastern Shore. See more photos from the Chesapeake Region

National Arboretum
rogard posted a photo: Visited the National Arboretum in D.C. today. Nearly a hundred thousand commuters drive on New York Avenue heading in and out of downtown DC but few realize they passing on the capital's major parks and even fewer ever visit it. This is a shame because the gardens of the park are one of the city's treasures.

Paris
rogard posted a photo: Last week I published my photos of London, this week it is Paris. The layout of Paris was much more formal than London - thanks to Baron Hausmann in the 1850's - with broad boulevards, grand building, and formal gardens. If you view the slideshow from the link below, you'll see the various vistas I captured across the city and in Versailles. Alas, with regards to wildlife, you'll need to keep your eyes open fo

London
rogard posted a photo: Had the opportunity to spend a week in the great capital city of London in September. From my exploration of the City with its historic Tower of London to walking in the footsteps of Dickens to exploring the parks and gardens around the royal palaces, this visit was a true adventure. While this week's pictures are a bit different from my usual nature theme, I'll hope you'll enjoy the sights of Lon

Pumpkin Patch near New Market
rogard posted a photo: Happy Halloween! This fun scene was at the Lone Ceder Farm market stand just outside of New Market, MD. Old New Market is a historic one street town filled with antique shops along the Old National Pike going from Baltimore out to Frederick. See more phot