#explore calgary

Calgary, Alberta, Canada - January 7, 2016 Even with the cold chilling our bones, the beauty of the snow was undeniable. 

Calgary, Alberta, Canada - January 7, 2016 I can barely see the skyline through the fog.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada - January 7, 2016 Despite the cold and the snow, there are still people running outside in shorts. Hardcore!

(via Downtown Calgary, Alberta: Part 2 | Editing Luke)

Ye olde mountain Goat.

I’m unfamiliar with this particular street artist and therefore, can’t give him or her credit for this piece or point out any particular signature motifs in the mural. However, I can describe my personal impression and interpretation after discovering this piece on the back side of an old abandoned garage in downtown Calgary. The first piece that stood out to me was the spread wings of the owl over the door and the vibrancy of the colour extending out from the door. There was visible flow to the piece converging in the centre and extending out to the sides of the building, similar to the way the owl spreads its wings. The street art had very technical minor details and geometrical outlines, possibly implying that there may have been stencil work involved. I really enjoyed the composition and how well the piece fit the context of the neighbourhood. I discovered it in a way that felt very natural, and the piece reflected my experience in that part of Calgary. This is one of my favourite pictures from that trip, and it was even featured in the online version of the Calgary Herald.

Bringing peace to Calgary - one photographing tourist at a time.