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Posts Tagged ‘Mueller’
Jan
28
2012
The Artist Is The Art
As a passerby broke her concentration, this talented landscape artist pondered her next brush stroke.
Oct
27
2011
High Mountain Pass
The high elevation of these alpine meadows makes for a very short flowering season.
Oct
03
2011
Frosty Day Grizzly
As the Autumn frosts begin, the Grizzly bears continue to forage for food before hibernation time. This fellow is looking well for the upcoming winter.
Sep
04
2011
Rocky Mountain Alberta Raptor – Hunting
This female Swainsons Hawk was likely impressed by prey nearby in grass.
Aug
26
2011
Rocky Mountian Moose And Calf
A mother’s care is evident as they both feed and drink in their natural habitat.
Aug
18
2011
Rocky Mountain Sunrise
Getting the right light at the right time of day, with calm conditions does not always work out. In this case it did.
Jul
05
2011
“Third Strike Wingwalking”
This Amazing wingwalker is Carol Pilon of Third Strike Wingwalking. Great performance and nice smoke trailing out of a dive.
Jun
26
2011
Mount Halo in the Rockies
Sometimes it is just about timing. The weather was poor this day, but the clouds suddenly began to break and the sun was trying hard to shine through just above this peak.
May
08
2011
Big City Traffic
Traffic never stands still as commuters travel by subway, foot, and car between Brooklyn and Manhattan Island.
Apr
29
2011
Mr. Ed
By day, these trusty steeds take tourists thought Central Park, and my night along Times Square. This friendly guy enjoyed posing for me.
Apr
24
2011
The Mother-In-Law Suite
This quaint little barn was converted into a Mother-In-Law Suite. Every Son-In-Law I spoke with said they need one. ;)
Apr
10
2011
Calgary – Fashion Has No Borders
Brittany is a great model with style! This event is… Fashion Has No Borders. Huge modeling talent on hand, including a few local celebrity models.
Apr
06
2011
Passion In Her Voice
Not only did her guitar match her clothes, but she belted out the tunes with a lot of passion and character.
Mar
30
2011
Manhattan Bridge
This seemingly quiet little park is anything but. The constant ”sledgehammer on steel” banging of subway traffic on multiple rails makes ear plugs desirable.
Mar
21
2011
Grand Central Terminal
Even with low clouds and fog settling in, the “city that never sleeps” continues to move along even at three in the morning.
Mar
14
2011
Street Dance
With a combination of music, dance, and gymnastics, this street performer and the rest of his team gathered the crowds…including some very young ones in carriages.
Mar
06
2011
Atlas At The Rock
With overcast night skies, this perspective of Atlas at the Rockefeller Center seemed to extend into the clouds.
Feb
25
2011
Brooklyn Bridge
Looking across the East River from Brooklyn to Manhattan, as the sun had already set.
Feb
09
2011
Empire State Building By Night
Taken from “The Top of the Rock” at the Rockefeller Center as we had a spectacular sunset.
Feb
02
2011
NYC Tailor
Near the hub of Broadway, this seasoned tailor, works away mending the clothes of both celebrities and commoners.
Jan
26
2011
Statue of Liberty
This is a bit of an alternative perspective of this world renowned statue.
Jan
19
2011
Mens World Cup Luge
These world class athletes were reaching speeds topping 125kmh, during the Calgary leg of there tour.
Jan
12
2011
Macro Photo: Electronics
Sometimes a commercial style shot has some artistic appeal to in. In this instance, a super close macro shot of a tiny computer board.
Jan
05
2011
Good Snowboard Height
Getting some good height out of the Super Halfpipe is always sure to please the spectators.
Jan
03
2011
Winter Inuksuk
Spotted these Inuksuits (Plural for Inuksuk) along a mountain valley creek bed. I think it makes for an appropriate wintery scene to start the year off.
Dec
31
2010
Icy Clumps
On a blue-sky and calm winter day, icy clumps of frost (to numerous to count) appear as clouds on the frozen lake.
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
21
2010
Eastern Kingbird
This Eastern Kingbird decided to hang out for me along the Bow River. I like their typical ruffed-up crown feathers. They have a relatively large range from South and… (more…)
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.