PostsCommentsmmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-106444 • yesterdayMystery 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 • 2 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 • 3 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 • 4 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 • 5 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 • 6 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…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-132248 • 11 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 • 12 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 • 13 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 • 16 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 • 18 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 • 19 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 • 20 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 • 21 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 • 22 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 • 27 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 • 28 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 • last monthFireworks 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 • last monthFrost 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 • last monthTaveta 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…
