mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-132248 • 3 days agoGreen Frit Fly MacroThis is a very tiny insect; it is called a frit fly or grass fly. They can usually be found in grass and are part of around 160 species of Family Chloropidae. It was so tiny that…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-132248 • 5 days agoRocky Mountain Views From The HighwayI enjoy being able to see wide open places and landscapes like this. So many elements to it all; the mountains obviously dominate as they loom in the background and start to draw…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-142159 • 6 days agoMonomad: Calgary Comic Expo A Variety of Cosplays![](mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-119845 • 14 days agoWasp on a LeafUsually I try to keep a pretty good distance between me and wasps; however, once there is a camera in between us, I feel differently. Also, as it was late in the summer, it…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-142159 • 21 days agoMonomad: The Large and Wise ElephantElephants live quite a long time for such a large animal. Asian elephants, like this one, are known to live between 48 and 60 years old and are known as one of the wiser animals.…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-106444 • 22 days agoCanada Goose Snow Lover?I have seen Canada geese pecking at the snow looking for food many times, and it would appear that they are undeterred by any snow. Many geese are known to fly south for the…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-132248 • 23 days agoCosplay at the Calgary Comic Expo 2026The cosplayers were out in full force, and their costumes looked absolutely amazing this year! The newer, much larger space for the Calgary Comic Expo seemed to attract a lot…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-119845 • 25 days agoLego Display and City at Calgary Comic ExpoOne of the highlights of the Calgary Comic Expo every year is the giant LEGO displays. Stretched across several tables, there is a variety of different projects on display. These…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-142159 • 26 days agoMonomad: Calgary Comic Expo 2026 Opening CeremoniesThe opening ceremony for the 2026 version of the Calgary Expo was a fun event; it took place near the grand staircase just outside the newly enlarged and renovated BMO Center.…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-132248 • 27 days agoTurquoise Water DropsI find doing water drop photography like this to be a mix of studio photography, macro, and action photography, as it combines elements of both and is a great way to learn and…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-106444 • 28 days agoTaveta golden weaverOne of my favorite yellow birds, the Taveta golden weaver, is native to northeastern Tanzania and southeastern Kenya. I have some at my local Calgary zoo, and they are typically…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-106444 • last monthWhite-breasted NuthatchThe White-breasted Nuthatch is a very small bird, with a large head and almost no neck. They are grey-blue on the black with a frosty white face. They are quite agile and can…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-119845 • last monthCalgary Comic Expo Cosplay DisplayCosplay, which involves both creating costumes and wearing them, is about bringing different characters to life. It has also become an institution onto itself; it can be a great…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-132248 • last monthCalgary Comic Expo Party of WondersThe weather was too windy for our usual Parade of Wonders that kicks off Calgary Comic Expo. So they set up a dance party in front of the BMO convention center and had a live DJ.…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-119845 • last monthBowmont ParkThere is always plenty of green and lots of hills to climb at Bowmont Park. It follows along the Bow River and is part of what are the foothills that start on the western side of…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-119845 • last monthDowntown Calgary AlleywayAn alley around 1st Street SW between 7th and 8th Ave. Plenty of character and many dark stories—not a place you want to walk down at night or in the day for that matter, but I…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-132248 • last monthViews from the HighwayBeing a passenger on the highway is a great chance to get some good shots and views of the open scenic landscapes. I don't think my photography would work as well if I were…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-106444 • last monthBlack-capped ChickadeeA very fun and curious bird, at least whenever I've seen them. I like when I can encounter them in the forest, and seeing a lone one perched like this was a great opportunity, as…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-132248 • last monthFurther Adventures In the Plus 15 Walkways Downtown CalgaryAfter my last Plus 15 adventure, I decided to study the map a bit more and plan another journey through it. This time I stared at the Core, the shopping mall I used to know as…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-106444 • last monthPenguin WalkI've posted about these penguin walks at the Calgary Zoo before, and here is another one. They remind me of little rock stars coming out for their adoring fans. The paparazzi…