Situated along the Monocacy River, Lilypons is an aquatic farm of around 300 acres with some 500 examples of ponds and pools designed to inspire the home garden designer. Ponds are filled with waterlilies, lotus and koi carp which visitors can feed from a floating dock. The garden encourage photographers to visit. Lotus blossoms open at night and close early morning around 10:00 AM. Other lilies are open all day!

It's a short trip from VA through Leesburg on Route 15 across Point of Rocks bridge or out I-270 to Exit 36.

Recommended equipment: Tripod, shutter release, medium telephoto lens (ie, 70 - 200), circular polarizing filter (cuts relections, enhances saturation), light defuser (optional), sun screen (very little shade available), insect repellent (lots of water in the area, bugs likely), hat (particularly for the folicly challenged, like me), water bottle, folding chair (optional) and a smile!

Lilypons Water Gardens
6800 Lily Pons Road
Adamstown, Maryland 21710

For more information: http://www.lilypons.com/

ALSO!!! The Same Day!! Two outtings is one!

The Original British Car Show

Sponsored by The Chesapeake Chapter of the New England MG "T" Register.

Food and beverages will be for sale or bring a picnic lunch. Special events planned include face painting for the children and other activities for a whole day of family fun!

Featuring: Antique, Classic and New British Car/Motorcycle Displays & a Flea Market Field opening at 8:00 a.m.

For more information or to register go to: chesapeakechaptermgtclub.com. Admission charge of $5.00 per car for those attending show - car pool to save money!

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  Betsy Keogan

  Hello--this will be our first time with this meet up group. Just making sure we're following the right procedure. We're meeting at Lilypons, right? Is there a meeting place, or should we just look for a group of people? Thanks Tom and Betsy Keogan

  Posted May 17, 2010 at 3:57 PM
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  Eric

  This was an awesome meetup, I think I may have filled up a couple memory cards with so many great subjects to shoot. I hope everyone checked for ticks after-wards, I found a huge one crawling on my leg when I got in the car.

  Posted Jun 6, 2010 at 4:55 PM
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  deepak

  Great day. Lovely flowers ! John - Thanks for the tips.

  Posted Jun 6, 2010 at 6:24 PM
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  Maryanne

  Thanks John for organizing. It was a great outing (my first with this group). I definitely would like to do this again.

  Posted Jun 6, 2010 at 11:16 PM
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  TuDo

  It's was nice having clouds to take flower pics. Thanks John for organizing this meet up.

  Posted Jun 7, 2010 at 12:06 AM
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  A former member

  Thank you, John, for organizing this great meet up. I had a blast taking pictures of all those flowers, cars, animals and people.

  Posted Jun 7, 2010 at 9:59 PM
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  Anna

  Great images from everyone. The overcast day sure made for some wonderful photography. I'd love to see more cars if anyone has them. I went to shoot them as they were announcing to close up because of the storm; so I couldn't take advantage of the nice car show.

  Posted Jun 8, 2010 at 6:36 PM
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  John Eppler

  Man-o-man! You all did such a great job! What an amazing gallery of photos from the event! I am very imppressed with your skills and eye for composition! Well done!

  Posted Jun 9, 2010 at 8:38 PM