mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-119845 • 10 days agoBig 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 • 14 days 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 • 15 days 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 • 18 days 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 • 21 days 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…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-106444 • 22 days agoBaby DucklingsI was able to spot these ducklings floating along for a brief moment before they moved out of sight. I didn't see any older ducks around at first, so their parents were leaving…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-132248 • 23 days agoLandscapes West Towards the RockiesThis view is looking to the west of Calgary, where the Rocky Mountains start to tower over the landscape. It is also near where Canada Olympic Park is located, which is a legacy…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-119845 • 24 days agoSunset over the cityI always enjoy having some clouds in the sky when the sun sets and rises. They add to the drama and typically hold a range of colors that looks quite magnificent. These shots…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-132248 • 25 days agoNose Hill LandscapesNose Hill overlooks the city of Calgary from the north, and it's a great spot to see open skies and large, wide views of everything around it. I always feel a wide-open sense of…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-132248 • 26 days agoAn Ants ClimbThese are all images of an ant climbing various plants and flowers. An ant can cover a lot of territory; in a day it can travel as much as 3 to 4 miles. If it were human-sized…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-119845 • 27 days agoDeer EncounterDue to our wide open spaces, grasslands, hills, and forests all within the city limits, Calgary is home to many deer in some of our larger parks. I see them often near spots with…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-106444 • 28 days agoCommon GrackleIronically, this common grackle is a bird that I have not found very often. From a distance it might look like a small crow, but when you get closer you will see the deep blue…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-142159 • 29 days agoMonomad: Horseshoe Canyon Alberta BadlandsI have looked into this canyon a few times in my life. The first couple were school trips on the way to go to the Royal Tyrell Museum of Paleontology. It's really the first bit…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-106444 • last monthMagpie Foraging on the GrassMagpies are a bird that can be spotted in Calgary year-round, as they are not known to be migratory. Their average lifespan is around 5 years, with some of the longest-lived ones…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-142159 • last monthMonomad: Calgary Cosplay Parade of WondersOne of my favorite events, and something you might see me post about from time to time if you follow me. The Calgary Comic Expo Parade of Wonders. Whether it's in color or black…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-119845 • last monthBig Horn Sheep at the Calgary ZooIn the spring and summer months the Big Horn Sheep will have brown fur to blend into the landscape; in the winter they will turn white to match the snowy landscapes that they…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-142159 • last monthMonomad: Penguins at the Calgary ZooThe Calgary Zoo is home to many different species of penguins, all under the same roof. The penguin plunge is dedicated to giving them a space where they can coexist, swim, play…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-106444 • last monthAfrican Spoonbill at the Calgary ZooNamed for their spoon-shaped bill, the African Spoonbill will move their bill back and forth as they wade in the water, hoping to snap up something to snack on or perhaps their…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-106444 • last monthRough-Legged Hawk at the Calgary ZooThis hawk gets its name—Rough-legged—from its feathers that run all the way down its legs right to its talons. This helped to keep these birds warm in frigid temperatures, common…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-119845 • last monthThree Sisters and the Road to CanmoreThe road to Canmore in Alberta is filled with many eye-catching scenic views, forests, mountains, and rivers. It looks amazing around here anytime of year, but at the height of…
