Wow,

So much has happened since our last posting. Weddings, births, 25 year reunions, floods and getting ready for a new Website Launch. Also a National radio interview for Bayline Studios.

Lacomunidadonline.com, Hispanic National Community Resource. Check it out.

Look for upcoming promotions with the scheduled December launch of our new Website.

Visiting Ships to Baltimore

Sail Baltimore has an amazing program of bringing tall ships from around the world to Baltimore Harbor.

Last weekend I was fortunate enough to be entertained by the crew of the Royal Danish Navy Training Ship Danmark. She is a beautiful 3 masted vessel, built in 1933. The Dane's are awesome people. Pics to post soon.

Back Home In Westport, CT

My wife Heather and I were able to go home last weekend to Westport, CT. Got a chance to see and speak with my cousin Don McLean before and after his concert at the Levitt Pavillion.

Boardwalk Fun

One of my new favorate Summer places to be is Rehobeth Beach, DE.

There is something for eveyone. Be sure to check out the Purple Parrot, you will not be disappointed.

Fort McHenry Quick History Lesson

Fort McHenry was made famous on September 13, 1814 when the British attempted to capture the fort by sea and enter Baltimore Harbor. Having recently invaded and burned Washington DC, they felt that this would be a sinch. Never underestimate Baldeemore dare Hon!

A young American lawyer was being held on one of the British ships, as they pounded the fort all night long. He wrote a poem about what he was witnessing. By the dawns early light, the smoke had cleared and although battered and torn, that star spangled banner yet waved. That young lawyer was Francis Scott Key. The poem that he wrote would later be set to music and become our National Anthem.

The Fort would later be honored as a National Monument and Historic Shrine. It is the only such doubly designated place in the Nation.

Greenmount Cemetary

Greenmount Cemetary is an amazing place.

Although not in the best or safest parts of Baltimore City, it is an oasis unto itself. Once you pass through the imposing castle like gates, you are in another world.

The grounds are impecable, and the opportunities for photos are only limited to your imagination. Several famous and infamous people are buried here. Johns Hopkins, Enoch Pratt, and Napolean' sister in law, and even John Wilkes Booth.

I got there a little late in the day, and they close the gates at 4PM sharp. I almost got locked in for the night. Which would not have been too bad considering that it is safer in here at night, than the surrounding neighborhood. If you have a chance to visit, do so. You won't regret it.

2009 Hemisherectomy Conference and Reunion

Last week, I had the privilage of covering the Annual Hemispherectomy Conference and Reunion here in Baltimore.

I got to meet many amazing families, who have forever touched my life. These kids were amazing, and what they have gone through should be an inspiration to all.

For those who do not know what a hemispherectomy is, it involves removing one entire side of a patients brain. Either the right or the left hemisphere. This is done to correct violent paralizing siezures that prohibit an individual form experiencing a quality of life, that most of us simply take for granted.

One of the physicians that I got to meet was Dr. Ben Carson, MD, world renowned neurosurgeon from Johns Hopkins. The man is an incredible doctor and human being. The conference was long, and I am still processing photos, but it was worth every minute.

New Blog Launch!

Welcome to our Blog launch!

Robbie McLean Photography is part of the Bayline Studios and the Bayline Creative * family.

At Bayline,we specialize in creating both personal and business photography solutions. Our main focus is on the family, and helping to capture and preserve some of life's most important and interesting moments. We also work with leading area realtors and brokers in the listing, promoting, selling and buying process.

Robbie wanted this Blog to be about artisitc expression, and the daily inspiration that fuels it. One day we could be looking at why it is 54 degrees in the second week of July, and the next, why does my favorite coffee mug have a mystery chip in it.

Here you will also be able to view works , concepts, tutorials and some really cool links, that traditionally would not fall into our regular product offerings. So sit back in your favorite comfy chair, kick off the shoes, turn on some tunes and enjoy.

We also love feedback. Write us. We promise to write back!