BlogHide Resteemsmmckinneyphoto13 (33)in hive-185836 • 6 months agoFireworks PhotographyFireworks photography is both fun and challenging. It can be tough to do on the fly, as being ready for the types of exposures and reactions you might need isn't easily done without a bit of…mmckinneyphoto13 (33)in hive-185836 • 6 months agoRainbowThis was a special rainbow that appeared a week after my father passed away several years ago now. I was trying to do things to distract myself so I went to a park nearby and found some solace in…mmckinneyphoto13 (33)in hive-144064 • last yearsteemCreated with Sketch.Tale of the Curious Red SquirrelI was out a few weeks ago at a cemetery I have never been to before and I was hoping to catch a little wildlife while I was there. After wandering around for a half hour or so trying to get a feel…mmckinneyphoto13 (33)in hive-144064 • last yearCalgary Comic Expo Parade of Wonders Black and White CosplayThese cosplays were from the 2016 edition of the Calgary Comic Expo, I think looking back at that year I always felt like everything just seemed so good in terms of the quality of costumes to the…mmckinneyphoto13 (33)in photography • last yearDowntown Calgary Skyscrapers in B&WThe variety of architecture I find in downtown Calgary is fun to observe and try and capture in different ways. I feel like for the decades that I have been here it is always under construction…mmckinneyphoto13 (33)in photography • last yearDowny WoodpeckerThe Downy Woodpecker is a small and charming bird commonly found in Calgary and throughout North America. It is easily distinguishable by its striking black and white plumage, with a white underside…mmckinneyphoto13 (33)in photography • last yearCalgary Comic Expo Parade of Wonders CosplayersAnother series of black and white conversions from the annual Calgary Comic Expo. I like the street photography vibe that I see when changing these to monochrome, it makes it feel like I am just…mmckinneyphoto13 (33)in photography • last yearBig Horn Sheep MonochromeI have always thought that Big Horn Sheep were a very friendly looking animal, fearsome but gentle. The way their fur turns white in the winter really lends itself well to monochrome and its fun…mmckinneyphoto13 (33)in hive-144064 • last yearIntroductory PostHello Everyone, my name is Michael I am a photographer from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. I have been taking photos for over 15 years now. Mostly as a hobby but I have done professional work at…mmckinneyphoto13 (33)in photography • last yearPurple Finch a rare sightThis purple finch looked like a young one as it was fairly small, even a touch smaller than the sparrows that I regularly see. It was tricky to identify as I have never seen one before, at first I…mmckinneyphoto13 (33)in photography • last yearCalgary Comic Expo Cosplay on the Red CarpetIf you're at a comic con or expo and want to catch a variety of cosplays al at the same time the red carpet is the perfect place to capture it. I find it adds a easy way for anyone to go and…mmckinneyphoto13 (33)in photography • last yearCemetery StatuesI found a large cemetery that I had never visited before and I was not expecting to find nearly as many statues as I did. It was a pleasant surprise as there were so many I could not have possibly…mmckinneyphoto13 (33)in photography • last yearCanada Goose Snow Covered BeakThe Canada Goose, a majestic and iconic bird, is a common sight throughout Canada, including in Calgary. With its distinctive black head and neck, white cheek patches, and brownish-gray body, it is…