Just ten miles from downtown Baltimore, the urban oasis of the Patapsco river valley is where I live, work and play. It's a treasured resource. I try to find the gems.
  • Textures of Fall, Cascade Falls
    Textures of Fall, Cascade Falls
    Textures of Fall, Patapsco Valley State Park, Cascade Falls.
  • Textures of Fall, Daniels Area, Morning Fly Out
    Textures of Fall, Daniels Area, Morning Fly Out
    Textures of Fall, Daniels Area, Morning Fly Out
  • Patapsco Snow Day
    Patapsco Snow Day
    Early January snow on the Patapsco River at Oella, Maryland.
  • Fox Kit Yawns
    Fox Kit Yawns
    Fox kit yaws at dawn. Ellicott City, Maryland.
  • Dance of the Swallowtails
    Dance of the Swallowtails
    Two Swallowtail butterflies in backlight at the Patapsco River near Oella, Maryland.
  • Bluebird Berry Bonanza
    Bluebird Berry Bonanza
    A little snow can't stop the berry smorgasbord for a spring bluebird. Patapsco River near Oella, Maryland.
  • On Golden Patapsco
    On Golden Patapsco
    Double-crested cormorant lifts off the Patapsco River near Ellicott City, MD.
  • King of the Vernal Pool
    King of the Vernal Pool
    King of the Vernal Pool, Oella, Maryland.
  • Textures of Fall, Sawmill Branch
    Textures of Fall, Sawmill Branch
    Textures of Fall, Patapsco Valley State Park, Sawmill Branch.
  • Rim Lit Great Blue Heron
    Rim Lit Great Blue Heron
    Rim light and great blue heron in flight. Patapsco River near Ellicott City, Maryland.
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