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They twisted and spun; they lit up the hallway around them. The luminance of their lightsabers and spectacle of the swordplay in the dark drew a crowd as they squared off. Both of …

The Rocky Mountains near Canmore are one of the most picturesque places I've ever been. Fortunately it's only about an hour and a half away from me, so I can get some more views in…

The Comic Expo is a great chance to find some themes and cosplays that you never knew you'd enjoy. At least that's what I found with this group of cosplayers and their characters f…

I've known people who told me they didn't realize that pink flamingos were real until they were standing next to me at the zoo observing them. Personally, I've known of them since …

Shooting with a wide-angle lens will often distort tall buildings and make them look more imposing or even more impressive. I like leaning into this, as I find it can be freeing to…

I feel like this owl spotted me, started to turn its head, and then looked at me suspiciously, like, "Who are you?" Otherwise, it was quite content to just sit and hang in one spot…

He went through a lot of rounds, and he guzzled a whole bottle of Jack Daniels, but I'm sure he had a good time. You can tell from the expression, large smile, and happy eyes that …

It started with the wheel, the frame, and some pedals, then a chain and a seat. At some point we added a motor, and the motorcycle was born. I believe it was both WW1 and WW2 that …

"The early bird gets the worm" is an expression about how Robins conduct themselves; it is used in business and other settings to convey how important it is to be first in the scen…

There is a certain grit to these images that I wanted to focus more on in edits. It reminded me of drawing and shading with pencil. Like conceptual drawings almost, and some of the…

The eternal hunt for food is something I regularly observe squirrels partaking in. They might be searching for new food, tracking down some food that they stashed, or seeking out a…

I find the petals of these yellow daisies take on a softer and more delicate feel in monochrome. I can almost feel the texture of them as well when I look at them. Thin like paper,…

These are some leftover shots from my second time covering this annual parade of cosplayers that kicks off the Calgary Comic Expo. 10 years ago, back in 2015, I had little experien…

A flower often used for ornamental purposes, they tend to grow lower to the ground, which helps make them a popular choice for flower beds or rock gardens. The English daisy is als…

Although it is a bird I see as commonly as any, the house sparrow is one of my favorite challenges to get close-ups of. They will often move from place to place in short bursts of …

Some of the most interesting landscapes to capture can be ones you weren't planning on. I captured both of these images as the sun was going down and I was deciding to wrap up my p…

Known to inhabit the forest regions across Canada, Alaska, and Europe, the great grey owl is among the tallest of owls. It has a very thick plumage as well. Up close I find it look…

I've always found that the way a ram's horns curl is really quite fascinating. They curve in such a deliberate way so as to almost create a helmet. They look like something almost …

The combination of a nice wide-angle lens, some tall buildings, and white clouds is a great mix for monochrome photography. Add in some reflections off of many glass windows, and t…

The dandelion has one of the most observable cycles of life and reproduction that there is. Most people have seen dandelions grow, starting out as green-stemmed with little yellow …