Day 270 - Quiet Cove Road

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Wood Poppy

Quiet Cove Road

Many thanks to Harry and Deborah Richardson for allowing me to park at the gallery on their beautiful and historic property overlooking Lake Linganore.  I had wanted to walk the dirt road named Quiet Cove for some time now, but the "your car will be towed" signs along the road kept me away.  I contacted the Richardsons, both of whom are artists, and they allowed me access to their property and gardens.

Patch of sunlit ferns

Gallery Bell

Today was hot and humid, so I wanted to walk in a shady location.  Despite the shade, it was still quite warm.  My new summer walking accessories include a wide brimmed hat, a small towel for wiping my face, and a bottle of water waiting for me in the car.  All got good use today.

I walked the length of Quiet Cove Road and back.  It is carved into a steep, rocky, forested  hillside, which tumbles down to Lake Linganore.  The sun broke through the overhead trees occasionally, lighting up patches of ferns which grew in large patches on the forest floor.  As I walked, I could hear people enjoying the lake far below me.  They were either swimming or canoeing, but either way, I could tell they were having fun.

I keep secrets from you...

Mr. Frog

When I returned to the Richardson home, which is part of the Frederick historic landmarks, I got out my Nikon D7100 and my macro lens to spend a little time in the yard with the roses, wood poppies, foxglove, bleeding hearts, iris, azaleas, and daisies.  The colors of the roses were especially vibrant.

Quiet Cove is a great little secret, tucked away on the edge of Boyer's Mill.  Check out the Richardson Gallery when they have their open houses.  Maybe I will see you there.

The Richardson Home

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Cam's rules for the Daily Photo Walk:

1. walk every day
2. the walk must be in addition to any other planned activity for the day
3. post a photo every day
4. use whatever camera is easy and convenient for walking comfortably; always have a backup camera at the ready in case of mishaps (I use the Nikon Coolpix P7700)
5. no weather excuses
6. walk only where it is safe to do so