mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-132248 • 3 days agoSnow Covered Rocky MountainsThis was a view at the end of a bit of a wind in the road. Just outside of Banff, Alberta, as you get closer to where the road makes its turn, the mountains and trees keep…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-119845 • 4 days agoFantasy Dragons at the Comic ExpoSo many people come to comic expo to sell their goods, and there are so many options it can easily become overwhelming. So as I spend several days there, I like to document some…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-106444 • 5 days agoRobins in the ForestI encountered several robins in a small area just hanging out in different spots. It was like everywhere I turned there was a robin, and this came after spending the last couple…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-106444 • 8 days agoWhite-Faced Whistling Ducks at the Calgary ZooWhite-Faced Whistling Ducks are known to have quite a large range. From wetlands in Africa and even Madagascar to rivers and lakes in South America. They are omnivorous, feeding…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-142159 • 10 days agoMonomad: Cotton-top TamarinCotton-top tamarins are a fun monkey to watch. They look quite playful, are actually fairly tiny, and have this wild white tuft of hair atop their heads. They are not found many…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-106444 • 11 days agoMallard Ducks in FlightYou can tell that humanity got many of its ideas about flying from birds. They live it, they've perfected it, and they fly with grace, soar with purpose, and can land in a way…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-132248 • 12 days agoGolden Water DropsThe golden look is not one I would have thought about trying at first, but then I played around with some lights and put a filter on one, and it started to become apparent. I…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-142159 • 13 days agoMonomad: Prince's Island Park Calgary Alberta CanadaAcross from downtown there is an island that has a large park that hosts all kinds of recreation and events. Even in the wintertime it's beautiful to walk around. I imagine for…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-119845 • 14 days agoCanmore Alberta CanadaOriginally founded in 1883 as a railway division point and mining town, Canmore is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Canada. In the heart of the Rockies with all…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-132248 • 19 days agoScenic Rocky Mountain ViewsThere are certain scenes I could stare at for hours; once a body of water is involved, I find it almost hypnotic to look at over a still landscape where only the water and the…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-119845 • 20 days agoSunset and TonesI liked the look I was getting with some darker deep red and maroon tones. When I was doing edits, I decided to lean in a bit and try to create a certain look. I don't know quite…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-119845 • 23 days agoFireworks at GlobalfestCapturing fireworks photos can be as easy or as hard as you want it to be. It depends on a few factors, like the type of camera you have, whether you are going to shoot in manual…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-119845 • 25 days agoFrost and a glowing sunriseSunrises in the fall can be quite vibrant and colorful. They can also be a bit chilly as winter is just over the horizon and the temperatures dip below freezing at night. The…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-106444 • 26 days agoTaveta Golden Weaver at the Calgary ZooOne of my favorite colorful birds to find at the zoo, it is kept indoors in a large area with other birds with plenty of trees, branches, and whatever else they may need. I find…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-132248 • 27 days agoLightsaber fight at the Calgary Comic ExpoThey twisted and spun; they lit up the hallway around them. The luminance of their lightsabers and spectacle of the swordplay in the dark drew a crowd as they squared off. Both…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-119845 • last monthBig Horn Sheep I've always found that the way a ram's horns curl is really quite fascinating. They curve in such a deliberate way so as to almost create a helmet. They look like something…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-106444 • 2 months agoColorful PeacockSome of the most magnificent colors that I have seen in a bird up close, the blue of this peacock really caught my eye, and I like the orange from the flowers in the background…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-119845 • 2 months agoFishcreek Provincial Park PondFish Creek Provincial Park is a large natural area in the south part of Calgary that stretches from the western to eastern edges of the city limits. Walking through it would take…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-132248 • 2 months agoRandom Cosplays from Calgary Comic ExpoNo matter how many times I go or people I see, there is always a sense of wonder when I walk around a comic expo and get to see so many characters. I might even be seeing people…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-132248 • 2 months agoGlenmore ReservoirI could stare out at scenic landscapes like this all day. The view is great, with a large open body of water and plenty of green. The Glenmore Reservoir serves the south end of…