mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-142159 • yesterdayMonomad: Crane and CloudsI found that this crane, with its clearly defined lines and shapes, looked very graphical against the sky and white clouds. Something that is very distinct and with a form like a…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-106444 • 3 days agoMagpies Builders and ArchitectsThis magpie is a builder; the branch represents a simple piece of construction material to build his nest. These birds are known to be quite intelligent, and it is evidenced even…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-142159 • 4 days agoMonomad: Macro Miniatures Star Wars StarfightersI enjoy looking at the fine details of these tiny starfighters. Each one a hand-painted masterpiece. I enjoy working with them and find that they are the best quality tiny ships…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-148441 • 5 days agoPink Flower Close UpsFlowers can be quite beautiful to look at in full bloom. I can almost smell these ones, as I remember catching a whiff of the aroma walking by is what caused me to pause and turn…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-132248 • 8 days agoMarvel X-Men Macro Minifigure: IcemanThis Iceman minifigure was interesting to shoot due to the translucence as well as the blue. With the blue color, I could lean a bit into using a cooler color temperature. I also…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-106444 • 10 days agoGolden Goose on the GrassI seem to encounter these Canada geese pretty frequently. This one had just emerged from the water and was pecking away at the grass as it walked around. It was getting near…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-142159 • 12 days agoMonomad: World of Wheels Track CarsA pair of race cars from different eras, a 1937 Chevrolet Coupe. Small 1-seater, I could see these being really fun to drive around a track. Looks like it has maybe seen some…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-142159 • 13 days agoMonomad: Cosplayers Hanging Around Outside the Comic ExpoWith the majority of the Calgary Comic Expo now taking place indoors, the one thing I miss is the festival atmosphere that we would get outside. You could come down to the…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-106444 • 14 days agoPerched CrowI find that crows tend to not waste time; this one was perched on a branch for a moment, observing the surroundings. With a few short caws, it was going to the next piece of…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-132248 • 14 days agoRealistic Looking Statues at the Calgary Comic ExpoThese were some of the most impressive and realistic-looking statues I have ever seen. Everything looked like it was right out of the movies from which they came from. They had…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-142159 • 15 days agoMonomad: The Mandalorian Minifigure MacroI found that this minifigure of The Mandalorian Din Djarin looked a little off in color, and that was not such a bad problem to have when you also enjoy black and white. I think…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-132248 • 17 days agoWinter SquirrelIn the winter squirrels don't hibernate; they will often be well stocked on food and stay up in their nests to keep warm. I know when I see snow cover and low temperatures, it…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-119845 • 18 days agoLake Louise Miniature EffectThe miniature effect is something used to make parts of the shot seem like they are miniature. It involves blurring part of the image so that certain parts are sharp and more…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-142159 • 19 days agoMonomad: Calgary Comic Parade PrepI always find it interesting to watch people as they stand around casually in cosplay waiting to get ready for our annual parade. It's fun to walk through the crowds like the…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-148441 • 20 days agoBack to the Future: DeLorean and Dr E Brown Enterprises VanTime-traveling cars and mad scientists have been a fascinating topic since Back to the Future first came out. I know the first time I saw this movie it captivated me, and I…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-132248 • 21 days agoComic Expo Cosplay GatheringI was finally in the right place at the right time to catch one of these incredible cosplay gatherings on the steps of the Saddledome. It's something I wanted to catch this year…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-106444 • 21 days agoA Pair of Cranky (Somewhat) Canada GeeseThis pair was hanging out in a parking lot when I was at an event. They seemed pretty relaxed until any people walked by, and then the chorus would begin. They seemed cranky;…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-119845 • 22 days agoCalgary Comic Expo Supervillains: VultureThis was one of the wildest cosplays I have seen just due to the immense size of these wings. This is Spider-Man villain the Vulture with a wingsuit similar to the one in…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-142159 • 22 days agoMonomad: Calgary Comic Expo Cosplay Around the Show FloorThis year's Calgary Comic Expo was the first to take place in the newly renovated BMO Center. It was a fairly large show floor before, but now it's quite large, where you could…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-148441 • 24 days agoCalgary Comic Expo 2025 Lego City and DisplayEvery year there is a large table setup with a variety of Lego creations, usually a city, a bunch of different scenes, and many other objects that people have crafted out of…
