PostsCommentsmmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-142159 • 2 hours agoMonomad: Ben the CatBen the cat was very large, almost the size of a mid-sized dog. I lived with him for a few years, and even being a large cat, he was both nice and friendly. Typically calm, Ben…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-119845 • yesterdayRiley Park Autumn LeavesI have always admired seeing places like Central Park in pictures and in shows or movies, especially in the colorful autumn season. Riley Park is an inner-city park in Calgary…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-132248 • 2 days agoStatues at the CemeteryThey stand the test of time, and even as time weathers them, these statues keep watch over the dead, and their solemn expressions set the tone for those who lie at rest around…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-106444 • 3 days agoMapgieI can say after many years of finding them a bit annoying, I've grown to like magpies as I learn more about them. I think the only part about them that bothers me is when they…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-106444 • 4 days agoNorthern FickerThis is a bird that blends in well with the trees; I am sure if it wasn't sitting on a branch stump, it might not have caught my eye. I like seeing Northern Flickers around;…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-132248 • 6 days agoFoliage in the Concrete JungleI think as impressive as some architecture can be, what really enhances the look of things is some natural flair. Some foliage and plant life to add color or remind us of nature…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-106444 • 7 days agoSeagull Perched on a RockI have said it before, but I do find seagulls to be very photogenic. They have sort of a distinguished look about them, not quite like an eagle, but still somehow they radiate an…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-119845 • 11 days agoColorful SkiesCapturing colorful skies is a combination of timing, patience, and exposure. If you combine these elements, there is a pretty wide range of colors you can witness in the sky and…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-132248 • 12 days agoWinter Landscapes at Elbow Falls AlbertaThe cold will never deter me from getting a good shot. I find snow-covered landscapes can be just as interesting as any. I think being in the mountains near a forest and…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-119845 • 13 days agoLego Minifigure MacroLego minifigures have become a popular subject for photography and animation over the years. I think it's something about the surrealism of how they look, like little humans but…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-132248 • 14 days agoColorful LeavesNature can produce some of the most vibrant colors. It can almost seem pretty random, like, why isn't everything just green or orange? Well, the main reasons are environmental…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-106444 • 15 days agoHadada Ibis at the Calgary ZooThis is one bird that I always thought had a very cool look. I think it's the splash of colors, with the green and red really standing out. They are actually named for their…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-132248 • 17 days agoMeerkatMeerkats are a small mongoose native to southern Africa. They are known as social animals, preferring to stay in packs that can range up to around 30 in their home range. They…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-132248 • 19 days agoRefection, Ice and WaterSometimes there is something in the water; there is a certain view or look I find myself stopping for. Taking the time to ponder whether there is any visual appeal, at times I…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-106444 • 23 days agoMystery BirdThese little birds were meandering about the tree on my front lawn. At first I was hearing something a little unfamiliar and then seeing some movement. I waited and waited, and…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-142159 • 24 days agoMonomad: Cemetery Statue Up CloseI'm not really a religious person, but I do admire some of the imagery. Statues also seem to be something that draws me in; if I have a camera with me, then it is rare that I…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-106444 • 25 days agoBlack Billed MagpieBlack-billed magpies were around Calgary before people were. They originally coexisted with bison herds, feasting on the insects on their backs. As these herds were quite large…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-119845 • 26 days agoFlowers at the rock gardenRock gardens are one of the better places outdoors to find a wide assortment of flowers. They can even change from spring to summer to fall as certain flowers bloom at different…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-106444 • 27 days agoCanada Geese on the Bow RIverWhenever I am out looking to take pictures and I want to find animals of some variety, I know water is a good place to hopefully see something. The Bow River runs the entire…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-119845 • 28 days agoBlack-Tailed Prairie Dog at the Calgary ZooThese are some fun little creatures to watch; they are very playful and curious. They also tend to be a bit chubbier than the ones I have seen in the wild, and in doing more…
