mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-142159 • 20 hours agoMonomad: Fireworks at GlobalfestFireworks come in all shapes and sizes, it seems. I always find that there is a nice challenge in capturing them as they explode in the sky and leave their colorful, bright…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-132248 • 2 days agoMacro FlowersOne of my favorite aspects of doing macro photography is how you can make a subject seem larger than life. The little details that you might not notice tend to stand out more…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-106444 • 3 days agoRobin on a RailingI seem to encounter a steady flow of robins in my life, and I enjoy their company. They are a peaceful bird; their song is pleasing, their presence soothing. Seeing one on my…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-132248 • 4 days agoZombies!!The streets were filled with these captive zombies, and as they walked by, held by their handlers, they would lunge towards any potential human that got to close. I didn't see…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-142159 • 5 days agoMonomad: Sandy Beach and the Elbow RiverIts a weird name for a park in Calgary, Sandy Beach, where there is no sand. Its more like a rocky beach along the shores of the Elbow River. That being said, it is a great place…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-148441 • 6 days agoVibrant Colors in the Sky at SunsetIts always a fun time when there are so many spectacular colors in the sky. The really colorful skies tend to occur more often in the fall as the leaves start to turn and fall…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-142159 • 7 days agoMonomad: Kananaskis Country Goat PondI really enjoy being able to get some nice mountain shots, and a cloudy day is a great time for it. Clouds really add a more dramatic flair to almost any scene, so its actually a…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-106444 • 8 days agoHorned GrebeI really like the look of this bird; its colors always make it stand out. The horned grebe can be found across most of Canada. I have often seen them in ponds and on parts of the…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-132248 • 9 days agoButterfly MacroThese butterflies have some really interesting patterns on their wings. It almost looks like something that was patented; the round, eye-like features appear almost randomly, and…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-106444 • 10 days agoMale and Female Mallard DuckA couple of mallards walking along the shore of the Bow River after going for a dip. The more colorful duck with the green head would be the male, and these two look to be quite…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-142159 • 11 days agoMonomad: Forest and Ponds at Fish Creek Provincial ParkFish Creek is a provincial park within the city of Calgary. It is a great place to escape and get a taste of being immersed in nature without having to leave the city limits.…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-148441 • 12 days agoRocky Mountains Along the HighwayI find the views of the countryside in Alberta to always be very captivating. Prairie fields and farmland backed by the Rocky Mountains are an exquisite sight. I find a certain…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-132248 • 13 days agoHoverfly Insect MacroI feel like macro photography with insects is like a never-ending quest to get closer, to get more detail, to get something more interesting. I like this type of a quest; I don't…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-142159 • 14 days agoMonomad: Robin on the GrassThis little robin appeared to be a juvenile one. It was fairly small; maybe it hasn't eaten as much as some of the others I have seen around. I enjoyed watching its movements.…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-106444 • 15 days agoKing Penguin'sThe Calgary Zoo has a routine where they will take the penguins out for a short walk, weather permitting. This walk featured the King penguins, and they sure looked majestic as…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-142159 • 16 days agoMonomad: Deer Encounter in the WoodsI came across something moving a bit in the distance and knew that I should be cautious not to approach too quickly. Luckily, it was a pair of deer grazing in this wooded area. I…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-132248 • 17 days agoStone Statue FacesThe frozen expressions of these stone statues seem so lifelike to me; sometimes I wonder what they are thinking about at any given time. They also remind me of ancient Rome, as…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-142159 • 18 days agoMonomad: Comic Expo CosplayHave I seen every type of cosplay? Has every character ever created filled the frame of my camera at some point? Likely not even close; I think I could do 1000 more comic expos…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-142159 • 19 days agoMonomad: Macro InsectsMacro photography of insects in black and white gives me that 50s sci-fi vibe. Maybe I watched too many movies about giant ants and bugs that it now captivates me to see them…mmckinneyphoto13 in #hive-142159 • 20 days agoMonomad: Macro Water Drops on Plants and FlowersThese flowers and leaves take on a really interesting look in monochrome; the water drops make them almost look like some sort of fabric. The textures become much more prominent…
