I've taken several trips to the zoo just to see the butterflies over the years, as you never know what you will find from one visit to the next. Sometimes it's the wrong time of year, and there are only

This is the west side of downtown on the other side of the river. At least this is what it used to look like before some larger high-rises started to dominate the skyline. These were taken around 2009;

The Vietnamese pot-bellied pig, known for its distinctive low-hanging belly and friendly temperament, is a small breed native to Vietnam and is currently classified as an endangered species. This one was

I never thought I would enjoy spending so much time trying to get closer to bugs; now it seems like second nature. Anytime I am out with a macro lens, I am constantly seeking them out. I enjoy the challenge

What might look like a beaver could be a muskrat, and that muskrat you saw might be a beaver. These 2 animals can look quite similar; they also have some habits that make it easy to confuse them. They

This eagle looks very regal; they are one of the most impressive-looking birds, and I found seeing one up close to be even more impressive than I thought. I have seen some in the wild, but they were always

I entered Fish Creek Park and was immediately greeted by its spokes-squirrel. Usually I have to make some sort of noises to get them to pay attention to me around my neighborhood. This one was different;

I wonder how much of their lives these ducks spend on the water; I feel like it's probably quite a bit, and when I looked into this further, everywhere I checked said it is a significant portion. Mallards

Stone and all the textures, especially as they get weathered, can be subjects that really lend themselves well to black and white. Cemeteries can be some of the best places to find this type of stone,

The weather is finally starting to get more walkable; the snow is melting, and it was a great day to get out of the house and check out downtown again after a bit of time away from it. I've been testing

It's been a while since I could really go out much with my camera. I had major shoulder surgery in November and had been working with a torn rotator cuff for the past 2 years or so. Now my recovery is

Mandrills are the largest of the monkey species. The have a very distinct and recognizable face, with bright colors ranging from blue, red and purple. The brightness of these colors in males is something

This jackrabbit was pretty alert but also poised, not quite ready to run off but watching what was going on. I know when I see them stand like this and raise their front legs that if you blink the moment

The old classic small theaters have been disappearing in most cities across North America for years. Calgary is no different, but there are 3 different ones along Stephen Avenue in downtown that are still

Big Horn sheep, also known as rams, can be found throughout the mountain regions of North America. As the snow melts and spring comes, their coats will become this lighter brown color that we see now,

This female mallard had no problem standing in the snow; the ducks here in Calgary seem well adapted to the winter. I am not certain how many actually migrate and how many stay here, but I do know there

Olympic Plaza was a legacy of the 1988 Winter Olympic Games that Calgary hosted. It was a great central meeting spot downtown, adorned with fountains, and served as an ice rink in the winter. Now it's

About 1 month from now I plan to be back in the thick of things for the 2026 Parade of Wonders. I have been recovering from a major shoulder surgery for the past 6 months, and I think I am ready. So it's

This chubby little house sparrow was hanging around the grizzly bear enclosure. It seems to have found some good eating here. I am sure there is an abundance of food around at all times so that little

Probably one of the most important acts in nature that everyone depends upon. I enjoy it because it gives the bees a reason to stay in one place for a moment, and it also makes them easier to track when