On a blue-sky and calm winter day, icy clumps of frost (to numerous to count) appear as clouds on the frozen lake.
Posts Tagged ‘2010’
Dec
29
2010
Aircraft Carrier In Manhattan
The now retired USS Intrepid is permanantly docked in Manhattan on the Hudson River. This SR 12 Blackbird is one of many warbirds parked on deck.
Dec
27
2010
Performance Rehersal
Underground passage way, located beneath this old down-town theater, makes for a secluded place to limber up the fingers.
Dec
17
2010
Rocky Mountain Stare-down
This confident Ram decided he was going to try and stare me down. He is well on his way to becoming a dominant male Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep.
Dec
14
2010
Bobsleigh- FIBT Federation
Founded almost 90 years ago in 1923, the ”Federation International Bobsleigh and Tobogganing” (FIBT) was born. It is a quitessential sport of the Winter Olympics.
Dec
04
2010
Belly Laugh!
These Officers are wearing unique shoulder badges, indicating different Police Divisions. There may have been some “jeering” going on as the other two were less than impressed as he let out a loud roar. Even his horse looked back and seemed to roll it’s eyes. :)
Dec
03
2010
911 Ground Zero Piper
911 Ground Zero Piper (Philip Belpasso) is well known to the New York City masses. He remains a landmark-figure at the once World Trade Centre. A pleasure to meet him in Lower Manhatten.
Nov
27
2010
A Bird On The Hand, Is Worth Two…
Just a regular bunch of pigeons on a not-so regular bronze statue.
Nov
25
2010
The Black Man…The White Man
Work shoes too large and attache case too small?…Who knows, as this kind Gentleman was concerned about neither.
Nov
06
2010
Alberta Autumn Sunset
Occasionally, opportunities arise where timing and environmental conditions just come together. Comments welcome.
Oct
30
2010
Smiles
What can I say… Poochy and I never met, but he greeted me like a long lost friend. :) Comments welcome.
Oct
24
2010
Hold Still For the Camera
Yard sale that I happened by while on a Inglewood Community photo walk. The people holding the yard sale seemed to really be enjoying the day and passessers-by. Comments welcome.
Oct
22
2010
Twisted Steel
Fortunately, no-one was hurt and the operator of his heavy machine walked away unscathed. ;) Comments welcome.
Oct
17
2010
Fiesty Little Guy
Nothing runs past the alert eyes and ears of these efficient hunters. Short-Tailed Weasels, find prey and protection in the rocks and crags of the Canadian Rockies. Comments welcome.
Oct
11
2010
Ate Dirt: Calgary Stampede Style
What can you say… sometimes the Bull just comes out ahead. Cowboy took the beating that was dished out on him, but he brushed off his chaps, smacked his felt hat and put it all behind him. Sometimes, we all need to just do the same. Comments welcome.
Sep
30
2010
Calgary Sports Council- Mayor’s Breakfast
It was an honour to be awarded by the Calgary Sports Council, and congratulated by Mayor Bronconnier. Bobsleigh Driver Adam A. and I met very briefly last January after I captured this photograph but then not again until today. Adam and Teammate Bobby attended today’s event, and took this photograph of our Mayor and I. More on this cool Bobsleigh Team here: http://muellerphotographycalgary.com/sport/2010-olympic-torch-at-calgarys-canada-olympic-park/
Sep
28
2010
Calgary Flames!
T.J. Brody of the Calgary Flames, and T. Purcell of the Tampa Bay Lightning scramble for puck-dominance at any cost… they were even ready to run me down! ;) These are great players with tenacidy for our world’s number 1 cold climate winter professional sport!
Sep
21
2010
Picture Postcard Office
Joe is a Fire Lookout person. He and his wife Dale have been making Fire Lookouts their office and home during summers since the 1970s! Fire Lookout people like Joe and Dale serve a key role in the protection of life, property, and natural resources.
Sep
15
2010
Little Girl – Big Horse
I was not sure who was more hesitant.. the little girl or the large draft horse. He stared at her for a few moments then took the grass out of her hand.
Sep
10
2010
Icey Cave
This cave was an incredible privilege to experience as it is inaccessible. The walls are at permafrost-tempuratures from the last ice-age. Comments welcome.
Sep
08
2010
High-Liners
Engineered towers like this can be 180+ feet tall. These agile climbers/techs were on a well-deserved break when they spotted me looking up at them. Comments welcome.
Sep
02
2010
Biker Wave
A large insurgence of Harley riders came to Calgary recently. This biker acknowledged me taking his photo, and I like to think he meant it in the nicest possible way. :)
Aug
30
2010
Yellow and Yellow
This crop-spray pilot was working to keep this crop of flowering Canola as yellow as possible. Comments welcome.
Aug
26
2010
Warthog
The US military brought this A10 Warthog close-strike aircraft to the Lethbridge Airshow in late July. The pilot gave and excellent performance, and interesting to take note of the computer-assisted control surface positions. Comments welcome.
Aug
22
2010
Mom!
Aug
18
2010
Snowshoe Hare-Bunny
This little guy decided he would do a Lindt chocolate bunny pose for me. Unlike rabbits, hares are born with fur and eyes open so they are developed early-on for survival in the wild. Comments welcome.
Aug
14
2010
Saddle Bronc
“Showboy” was aptly named and is an excellent Saddle Bronc. Frank C. showed his true grit as a cowboy on this ride. His calm/cool words to me were, ”I heard it (collarbone) snap”. He will be back on the rodeo circuit next year! Comments welcome.
Aug
14
2010
Princess
Aug
10
2010
Near and Far
A few of us friends were out and about one evening and happened on this sunset scene with distant rocky mountains. We donated a lot of blood to the mosquitoes. :o Comments welcome.
Aug
07
2010
Hoary Marmot
This Hoary Marmot decided to hang out on his burrow for us. Some people call them Whistle Pigs as their call is ear deafening up close. Biggest north American Ground Squirrel and they grow up to 10kg. These guys were skittish, as there are Grizzlies around. Comments welcome.
Aug
04
2010
Ironman Calgary-2010
Emanuela B. just-crossing the finish line at the Calgary Ironman 70.3 mile race this Sunday. Her exhuberance says it all. Racers “gave-their-all” and did a fantastic job! Comments welcome.
Aug
02
2010
Grizzly Creek
There are approximately 700 Grizzly Bears in Alberta. This summer I have been fortunate to view a few of the population. Comments welcome.
Jul
26
2010
Canadian Air Force Skyhawks
Canadian Air Force (CAF) Skyhawks are an awesome team supporting and protecting our Nation. Comments welcome.
Jul
17
2010
Swainsons Hawk – Nature, Canada
This male Swainsons Hawk was “putting on the brakes” for landing. Birds of prey have exceptional precision and accuracy. Comments welcome.
Jul
15
2010
Layers
It was a bit of a surreal feel looking across depth of field of this scene. During certain times of the year I do a fair amount of flying, but I find that there are considerably more landscape photo opportunities from the ground. Comments welcome.
Jul
14
2010
Wristwatch Macro
This is a typical Tag Heuer wristwatch close-up. I find it interesting to examine the macro-photography details of engineering after such a shot. Comments welcome.
Jul
13
2010
Great Grey Owl-Perch
This female Great Grey Owl decided to take a break, as her mate continued hunting over a nearby grassy meadow. Comments welcome.
Jul
10
2010
Rascals
Their look was like they had just been caught being mischievous. :) Twin brothers in Kananaskis Country. Comments welcome.
Jul
03
2010
FIFA = Future Energy
Almost everyone we know is pumped with the fine sportsmanship and fervor of World Cup Football! Up-and-coming energetic athletes give their all. Comments Welcome.
Jul
01
2010
Freedom
Today is July 1st and Canada Day! In 1867 Canada became an independant Nation with continuous close ties to the Commonwealth. I thought a good word to sum up Canada Day is “Freedom”, and I think Chad R. on his Harley expresses that. Comments Welcome.
Jun
30
2010
Great Blue Heron
I grew-up in a north-central town in Alberta, Canada. The Great Blue Heron was and remains the town motto. Fantastic bird, and their annual migration ranges from northern parts of Canada to Mexico and the Caribbean. Comments Welcome.
Jun
28
2010
Grazing Grizzly
Buddy John and I were out hiking one morning and came across this fellow. Got the heart pumping as we were on foot. Boar Grizzly, and at around 350+ lbs he will be bulking-up over the rest of the summer. Comments welcome.
Jun
24
2010
Broken Bulb
This was a fun little challenge for me. I enjoy tinkering and decided that I needed to make this happen. I do not enjoy shopping, but hung out in my Grocer’s refrigerator isle reckoning between a white egg in my left hand, and brown egg in my right. You know the rest of the story. :) Comments welcome.
Jun
19
2010
Great Grey Owl-Talons
This Great Grey Owl was hunting mice/voles in a meadow near the mountains. In this attempt, he did not get his prey. Comments welcome.
Jun
12
2010
Husky Tower
Sunny days just feel great to head out with no photo objectives in mind. Not sure what happened to this gentleman’s finger, but he seems well-on-the-mend and obliged the Calgary Tower as backdrop. Nikkor 10.5mm Fish-eye. Comments welcome.
Jun
11
2010
“Stevie Wonder Cab!”
Sometimes motoring along, we catch something out of the corner of our eye. I parked and happily hiked back over/under the trains and tracks to find this rail-car. Truly impressive spray paint art! Recognizing… (more…)
May
28
2010
Olympic Winter Blues
Wow. Calgary is getting some major “Spring-Time” snowfall! This pumps us up for next Snowboard season. I captured this a couple months ago just in case you are wondering. :) Comments welcome!
May
25
2010
Heavy Haulers
These heavy trucks were lined-up and running, and made for a good wide angle and polarizer filter photo opportunity. I was able to get a few different angles and a couple made it to their Company website- WaltonEnterprise.com. Comments Welcome!
May
07
2010
Reminiscing Calgary Olympics
I was fortunate to be there at the right time to capture this scene. The sun was setting, with a cool low fog covering the Bow River valley. Comments welcome!
Apr
20
2010
2010 Olympic Torch Relay At Calgary’s Canada Olympic Park
I was previleged to be granted exclusive rights to this location at Canada Olympic Park. This was the start of the Bobsleigh run of the 2010 Olympic Torch Relay Calgary. Canada hosted the 1988 Winter Olympics and… (more…)