mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-148441 • 12 hours agoCanada Olympic Park and Mountain BackdropCanada Olympic Park was built for the 1988 Winter games that Calgary hosted. It is still in operation today and features ski jumps, luge, and bobsled tracks. In the western part…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-142159 • yesterdayMonomad: Downtown Calgary Board of Education StatuesThese giants live just outside the Calgary Board of Education building. They have been there my whole life, as I remember seeing them in commercials when I was very young. They…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-106444 • 3 days agoRobin on the GrassThis stout little robin was out on the grass just after a rainstorm. The sun came out and lit up the landscape while this bird danced around the puddles and was searching for…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-142159 • 4 days agoMonomad: Flower MacroFlower closeups can look quite abstract at times with the different patterns. and shapes. I find once you take the color away, then it really becomes even more pronounced. These…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-148441 • 5 days agoYellow TulipYellow tulips are known to have originated in the Ottoman Empire, in an area of modern-day Turkey. They were introduced to Europe in the 16th century, and their popularity as a…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-106444 • 6 days agoCanada Goose Floating in a PuddleCanada geese love water; it doesn't even have to be a large body of water. Sometimes a small puddle will do; this goose seemed to be perfectly content here. It was starting to…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-142159 • 6 days agoMonomad: Zebra at the Calgary ZooZebras are the best-suited animals for monochrome, in my opinion; actually, it's not hard to tell why. Their striped black and white coats are a natural fit for this medium. The…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-148441 • 8 days agoGreen Dragonfly The Green Darner is a type of dragonfly found somewhat commonly in Alberta; they are one of the largest dragonfly species you can find. They will spend their summers here but…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-142159 • 10 days agoMonomad: Calgary Zoo GorillasWatching gorillas at the Calgary Zoo is something I really enjoy. Seeing how they spend their day and how they interact with each other is fascinating, as they have many…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-106444 • 11 days agoKilldeerThe Killdeer is sometimes referred to as a handsome bird, likely due to its feather pattern and its striking red-rimmed eyes. I have only seen them near ponds, usually part of a…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-142159 • 12 days agoMonomad: Abstract Water Drops MacroWe have all seen how water can take so many different forms and make different shapes. I have done this project a few times where I will use a macro lens to get close-ups of…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-106444 • 13 days agoSparrow on a WireOne of the best times to get a good sparrow picture is when you can get one alone doing its thing. When I see them in groups, they appear pretty skitish and will move around a…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-142159 • 14 days agoMonomad: Moraine LakeOne of my favorite spots in Alberta is Moraine Lake. A short drive from Lake Louise, it has also become a fairly famous spot, so famous they had to start limiting traffic here to…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-148441 • 14 days agoLake Louise Mountain GlacierThe thick snow and ice on top of this world-famous mountain at Lake Louise, Alberta, is part of a glacier that has been here for millennia. It recedes somewhat in the summer, and…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-148441 • 15 days agoDowntown Calgary Skyline Glowing BuildingsI like the look of glowing windows on tall skyscrapers as the sun rises and sets. It adds a more dramatic dynamic to work with. The light can take something that looks ordinary…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-142159 • 17 days agoMonomad: Dragonfly on a brick wallI love it when I see a dragonfly clinging to the brick walls of my building. It's something they do to rest on a hot day, and it means that they will likely be there for a while…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-150329 • 18 days agoFlower MacroFlowers stay in bloom for such a short time every year here in Canada. We seem to get them starting to come out in late April-early May, then by September most of them will be…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-147010 • 19 days agoCalgary Comic Expo 
