mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-132248 • 3 days agoThe Bow Downtown CalgaryIt is among the tallest buildings in Downtown Calgary's impressive skyline; it's hard to believe that there are a few buildings here at this height. This one to me stands out as…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-132248 • 4 days agoFish Creek Provincial ParkOne thing I've learned going on nature hikes to do photography is that when I go to larger parks and nature areas, don't expect everything to just happen. The birds might not be…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-119845 • 5 days agoParade of Wonders Calgary Comic Expo CosplayI can't think of a better way to trick hundreds of people into wearing costumes, dressing as their favourite characters, and marching down the street than a cospaly parade. It's…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-119845 • 8 days agoHoverfly MacroI believe this is a hoverfly; its extra-large eyes look very similar to one, but at the same time I have seen many insects with large eyes like this. Many bugs have an almost…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-106444 • 9 days agoMale Mallard Soaking Up The SunThe sun was beating down, and I could imagine this mallard was feeling it. He walked along the shore for a bit, occasionally digging into his feathers. It edged closer to the…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-132248 • 10 days agoCarburn Park and the Bow RiverCarburn Park is an island amongst several islands on the Bow River. There are about 6 or 7 islands all nearby. Carburn Park is the one that has pathways. There is even a little…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-132248 • 12 days agoAttempted Communication with a SquirrelThis squirrel was searching in my yard for one of its food stashes, and I was testing out a new zoom lens, the Nikon 180mm-600mm, so I wanted to try and get the squirrel to come…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-132248 • 17 days agoWhite and Yellow Macro DaisyA very common and well-known flower across North America and every continent other than Antarctica. They belong to the Asteraceae, which is among the largest, with over 23000…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-132248 • 20 days agoIce Crystals Melting MacroThere is something almost magical about watching snow melt through the lens. As the ice crystals start to become more translucent and random shapes form, bending light and…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-142159 • 27 days agoMonomad: North Glenmore Park LandscapesThis is North Glenmore Park facing the Weaselhead Natural Area, which is part forest and also a large wetland ecosystem on the southwestern edge of Calgary. It's a great place to…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-132248 • 29 days agoSunset SihouettesI really like when the colors hit their peak; they won't be more vibrant. It looks like fire dancing across the sky. I will often take shot after shot to ensure I am getting the…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-132248 • last monthSunrise and a Colorful Sky West End Downtown CalgaryI enjoy the way the sun paints the sky, if even for just a few minutes each day. These were taken in the winter when it can get quite colourful. The sun rises later, so it can be…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-106444 • last monthRobin on a BranchI saw this bird at a bit of a distance; I thought the view of this robin perched on a bare branch against the white sky looked interesting. It looked completely exposed and out…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-119845 • last monthAutumn Flowers MacroThese are all flowers that are still hanging in there at the end of the season. Summer has just passed, and you can see they are starting to wither but still have their colors.…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-119845 • last monthHorses at Calgary StampedeThe Calgary Stampede and horses go hand in hand. It is a western-fueled event that is both a large fair and a rodeo. It ties back to the Old West, and Calgary has long roots in…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-132248 • last monthNorth Glenmore ReservoirThese are the views looking west to the edge of Calgary at Glenmore Reservoir. It's mostly forest and the Elbow River winding through the landscape that way, leading into the…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-106444 • 2 months agoRobin on a BranchI can't think of a more peaceful way to spend a day if I were a bird. Just sitting on a branch watching the world around you, no one bothering you, no bills, and the only work to…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-132248 • 2 months agoFlower MacroLike all photography, lighting is a big determining factor in how something might look when shooting something in macro. It's good to experiment with different looks; even a…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-119845 • 2 months agoBlue tone on the Gelnmore reservoirThe blues looked a bit mystical as the cloud cover took over. I decided to lean into some cooler white balance to give these a more subdued tone as the light faded. I think the…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-132248 • 2 months agoMacro Photography Balls of GelThese colorful, translucent balls of gel looked like they would be quite photogenic. I thought maybe a good subject for macro, and I think once I saw them this close, I just…
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