mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-132248 • 2 days agoFields of Fall FoliageThe way these colors stood out to me gave me reason to stop and take some shots of what might otherwise seem like some random foliage ready for fall. Even as the greens have…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-119845 • 3 days agoDowntown Calgary at SunsetSunsets always bring the colors that many of us love to see. Another important element to this, at least in terms of how photogenic things might be around sunset, is having some…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-106444 • 6 days agoCanada Goose and FeathersI remember when I was a kid; I would pick up feathers, and for some reason they felt a bit fake, like a man-made object. Now I know better, of course, but it is interesting…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-119845 • 8 days agoSunrise and a Frosty MorningThe glowing, fiery orange background seemed to make everything I saw this morning worthwhile to shoot. Sunrises and sunsets tend to be more vibrant in the autumn months. It's…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-106444 • 10 days agoTaveta Golden Weaver FeedingWhenever I can catch a small bird like this feeding, I know I will be lucky enough to get some shots, as it will likely be in one spot for a little while. It looked like an apple…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-119845 • 11 days agoSons of Fenrir Viking Reenactment GroupThe Sons of Fenrir are a Viking reenactment group, sharing the history of these Nordic people as well as demonstrating their fighting and battle techniques. They were at a few…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-106444 • 13 days agoHumboldt Penguins at the Calgary ZooHumboldt penguins are found along the Pacific coast of South America, with around 80% living in the protected areas of the northern Chilean regions, Atacama and Coquimbo. They…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-132248 • 14 days agoStar Wars Lego Minifigure Macro Darth Maul Red and Black AttackI think this is one of my favorite looks of any Star Wars character, and I also think, due to this, he has remained popular despite Darth Maul seemingly being killed off in the…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-132248 • 15 days agoStar Wars Lego Minifigure Macro Darth VaderI recently had shoulder surgery a few months ago and haven't picked up my camera since last fall. This was my first little photo shoot since then and also my first shoot with a…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-132248 • 20 days agoFlower Beds at Riley ParkWhen I was originally taking these images, I actually wasn't sure if I would do much with them. Much of the time I spend shooting flowers is doing macro, as I really enjoy the…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-132248 • 23 days agoOlympic PlazaThis was Olympic Plaza in downtown Calgary. A legacy of the 1988 winter games that were hosted here. Now it's being completely redeveloped; it will still be a plaza-style…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-106444 • 25 days agoRed-breasted NuthatchIt was a brief encounter; I noticed this bird land, and it caught my eye, as it is one I have only seen a few times. I recently learned that this is a red-breasted nuthatch. They…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-142159 • 26 days agoMonomad: Ben the CatBen the cat was very large, almost the size of a mid-sized dog. I lived with him for a few years, and even being a large cat, he was both nice and friendly. Typically calm, Ben…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-119845 • 27 days agoRiley Park Autumn LeavesI have always admired seeing places like Central Park in pictures and in shows or movies, especially in the colorful autumn season. Riley Park is an inner-city park in Calgary…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-132248 • 28 days agoStatues at the CemeteryThey stand the test of time, and even as time weathers them, these statues keep watch over the dead, and their solemn expressions set the tone for those who lie at rest around…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-106444 • 29 days agoMapgieI can say after many years of finding them a bit annoying, I've grown to like magpies as I learn more about them. I think the only part about them that bothers me is when they…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-106444 • last monthNorthern FickerThis is a bird that blends in well with the trees; I am sure if it wasn't sitting on a branch stump, it might not have caught my eye. I like seeing Northern Flickers around;…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-132248 • last monthFoliage in the Concrete JungleI think as impressive as some architecture can be, what really enhances the look of things is some natural flair. Some foliage and plant life to add color or remind us of nature…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-106444 • last monthSeagull Perched on a RockI have said it before, but I do find seagulls to be very photogenic. They have sort of a distinguished look about them, not quite like an eagle, but still somehow they radiate an…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-119845 • last monthColorful SkiesCapturing colorful skies is a combination of timing, patience, and exposure. If you combine these elements, there is a pretty wide range of colors you can witness in the sky and…
