Early spring as the ice retreats and ushers in the new season.
Posts Tagged ‘Robert’
Apr
10
2012
Midnight Frozen Path
Abandoned pathway in the middle of the night, and glazed over with ice.
Mar
18
2012
Northern Hawk Owl
With winter slowly coming to an end, Northern Hawk Owls such as this will soon fly north to their summer nesting areas.
Mar
09
2012
Lean And Gather Snow
This dead tree was leaning up against another and accumulated a large fresh dump of snow. It would last but a fleeting moment when the winds picked up.
Jan
30
2012
The Bottled Poet
Whimsical marketing strategy for a bottle recycling store … as one’s mind could easily change the words around without realizing.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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. :)
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
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
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
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.
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
07
2010
Male Red-Wing
This male Red-Wing has his grasping technique mastered. Melanin produces the black, which fosters feather durability, and carotenoids produce the yellowish to bright red colors. Comments welcome.
Jul
05
2010
Armour vs. Might
I found these guys in my front yard the other day. I grabbed the 100mm macro lens as they were so tiny and could easily sit together on a 5 cent piece. The outcome of this encounter was less dramatic… (more…)
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
22
2010
Tender Moment
This is another cutey-shot from my baby series in Portraits / Still Life. Having this opportunity struck really deep inside me. We had nice warm sunlight illumination, for a natural light setting. 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
16
2010
Female Red-Wing
From a distance, the male Red-Wings are more striking, however once zoomed-in, I personally feel that the female is nicer looking bird. There is a mutually benefical relationship between Red-Wings and Cattails… (more…)
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…)
Jun
08
2010
North/ Central/ South America Adventure!
Greg is a buddy I used to work with. He is in the midst of a fantastic adventure traveling through North, Central, and South America by Motorcycle. He prepped for a 50,000 km round trip. Link… (more…)
Jun
03
2010
Mallard Colors
Sometimes it’s easy to pass by these incredible ducks without a thought, just because they are common. As they mature, their tails point up more, so this drake has a few more good years left. :) Comments welcome.
May
31
2010
Salamander!
This tiny little guy is a juvenile Long-Toed Salamander. He was only about 4.3 cm long. What an amazing treat it was to come across him, as they are rarely seen. As they grow and mature, they lose the yellow stripe/spots… (more…)
May
28
2010
Lime and Tonic
Went for a haircut today to my Barber. Leah and I were chatting about macro photography. So thought I would post a bright and bubbly photo given that our local weather is pretty drab… (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
27
2010
Rocky Mountain Cabin
This is a great little cabin tucked in the foothills with a backdrop of the Rockies. No roads lead directly up to the cabin. Comments welcome!
May
26
2010
Landing!
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
24
2010
Take-off!
This male Black Capped Chickadee decided to hang around on the white spruce for a while. Then he decided to take off as I began capturing some of his head tilts and motions. I shot this at 1:1250 of a second, so we can see how… (more…)
May
21
2010
Tree Swallows
These little Tree Swallows were ambitious to search out and find an available nest cavity. Usually they will find abandoned Woodpecker holes/nests like in this case. The Parents are diligent nurturers, hunting for… (more…)
May
20
2010
Who Sees Whom
This decent sized guy was acting a little shy. It was a bit of a “who sees whom” game we he had going on. Also, I have embedded a Vimeo of a Cow Moose, that my friend Luke and I came across last spring. Luke was… (more…)
May
18
2010
Quiet Pioneer Church
I really appreciate the Sigma 10-20mm for these wide angle opportunities. I credit my friend Luke for scouting out this location in his local part of the City. This little Pioneer Church is no… (more…)
May
18
2010
Leader Of The Pack
This little guy was marching his siblings to water, with even the parent Canada Geese in-tow. A young girl accidentally got a little too close to the goslings and one of the parents immediately postured up and hissed. The young girl fully… (more…)
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
24
2010
Little Swimmers
Using a bending-vise and blue-flame heat from a butane torch, I was able to achieve the ”swimmy” spoons. My intent was to create a subtle scene to be appealing rather than appalling. Comments welcome.
Apr
23
2010
Industry: Blood-Red Sulfur
This photo has a pretty strong Industrial feel to me. It is a large sulfur deposit that is formed by pumping molten sulfur (blood-red color) to a pre-formed deposit area. It is periodically removed and shipped off to be… (more…)
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…)
Apr
19
2010
Not The Right Spots
This was a bit of a whimsical macro scene. The apple had a sticker of a ladybug with 6 spots, whereas my little buddy had only 2. I imagined this scene as a bit of a cartoon where the girl 2-spotted ladybug came to break up with… (more…)
Apr
18
2010
In Daddy’s Hands
This was a tender scene, and special for me. The natural lighting and Baby’s arm positions helped create the composition I was looking for. Comments welcome!
Apr
17
2010
Midnight Log Cabin
This quaint little cabin is tucked away in Kananaskis Country in the Canadian Rockies. A few buddies and I were out there doing some winter camping. Around midnight, the moon was high in the sky providing… (more…)
Apr
15
2010
Forgotten By Time
I have been driving by this mid 1950s Chevy for some time. It never seemed quite right. That is, until we had some serious hoar frost that night. Comments welcome!
Apr
13
2010
Feels So Good
I got up early this morning and headed west of Calgary. Seeing if I could get some wildlife viewing opportunities on a few small ponds, that have just recently gone through the spring thaw. This little Muskrat was really… (more…)