Welcome to this month’s feature photo roundup! This month our contributors were hard at work capturing photos all around the city.
With Stampede occupying half of the month, our contributors had the opportunity to join the action and photograph events around Calgary. In addition to Stampede, our contributors went out to explore nature and took some wonderful photos.
July 2-8
This week, our contributors photographed flowers, baby ducks, and the Canada Day fireworks in downtown Calgary.
A man rides his bicycle on Kensington Road NW in Calgary on Monday, June 27, 2022. Kensington Road is its own community with bars, restaurants, small business, movie theatres, and cafes. (Alejandro Melgar/The Emery Weal). A bee sits in a flower at the Silver Springs Botanical Garden in Calgary on Thursday, July 7, 2022. This botanical garden draws many insects with its wide variety of flowers, trees, and plants. (Photo by Robin Contos/The Emery Weal)Canada Day fireworks erupt over City Hall in Calgary on Friday, July 1, 2022. (Photo by Rory Carroll/The Emery Weal)Bees pollinate flowers at the Silver Springs Botanical Garden in Calgary on Thursday, July 7, 2022. This botanical garden draws many insects with its wide variety of flowers, trees, and plants. (Photo by Robin Contos/The Emery Weal)Ducks and Ducklings float on the Bow River in Calgary on Monday, June 27, 2022. The Bow River pathway and the Peace Bridge are regular spots for people to spend time, regardless of the weather. (Alejandro Melgar/The Emery Weal).
July 9-15
This week marked the beginning of the Calgary Stampede. Contributors captured photos of the festivities around the Stampede grounds.
Hungry Calgarians line up for free Stampede Breakfast outside of New Horizon Mall on July 8, 2022. This event is hosted by the Calgary Stampede Caravan Committee. (Photo by Stephanie Lam/The Emery Weal)A Stampede performer stands near the Calgary Tower in Calgary on Friday, July 8, 2022. (Photo by Stephanie Lam/The Emery Weal)The Super Wheel spins at the Stampede Midway in Calgary on Tuesday, July 12, 2022. The Ferris wheel is the largest in North America, which is 46 metres high. Calgary is its only Canadian stop on its tour. (Alejandro Melgar/The Emery Weal).Crowds use a mist machine to cool down at Stampede on Tuesday, July 13, 2022. (Photo by Daniel McCarten/The Emery Weal)The Beaches perform on the Coca-Cola Stage on Tuesday, July 13, 2022. (Photo by Daniel McCarten/The Emery Weal)
July 16-22
This week saw the continuation of the Calgary Stampede as well as some unique weather phenomena around Calgary.
Jason Copping helps Harry the Horse put on a blue hand strap at DDRC Stampede Breakfast on July 14, 2022. Copping is Alberta’s Minister of Health and the MLA for Calgary-Varsity. (Photo by Stephanie Lam/The Emery Weal)Tokyo Police Club plays a set on the Coca-Cola Stage at the Calgary Stampede on Friday, July 15, 2022. The Calgary Stampede is back after two years of tribulations related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the band was the first of four to appear on this day. Their guitar player was away, so their friend Matt came in to play in his stead. (Alejandro Melgar/The Emery Weal).Alessia Cara sings the final set on the Coca-Cola Stage at the Calgary Stampede on Sunday, July 17, 2022. The Calgary Stampede is back after two years of tribulations related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and Cara was the second-to-last performance of the Stampede. Cara was born in Toronto. (Alejandro Melgar/The Emery Weal).Kiesza performs a set on the Coca-Cola Stage at the Calgary Stampede on Sunday, July 17, 2022. The Calgary Stampede is back after two years of tribulations related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and Kiesa Rae Ellestad, who goes by Kiesza, was the second-to-last performance of the Stampede. Kiesza suffered a severe injury to her brain while in a car accident, and has since recovered and released two albums. (Alejandro Melgar/The Emery Weal).Matteo Ferri (right) and Malu Sternberg (left) wipe out together while surfing on the Bow River near Inglewood on Saturday, July 16, 2022. (Photo by Daniel McCarten/The Emery Weal)Noctilucent clouds are visible over Calgary Friday, July 15, 2022. The clouds are only visible for a short time over the summer months in the northern hemisphere. (Photo by Rory Carroll/Novalight Photography)
July 23- 29
With the Calgary Stampede over for the year, our contributors got to photograph events such as Folk Fest and Pet-A-Palooza.
Tanika Charles performs on stage on the last day of Calgary Folk Fest at Prince’s Island Park on Sunday, July 24, 2022. (Photo by Onyinye Ekene-Obi/The Emery Weal)Mick Flannery performs on stage on the last day of Calgary Folk Fest at Prince’s Island Park on Sunday, July 24, 2022. (Photo by Onyinye Ekene-Obi/The Emery Weal)Two teenagers enjoy performances at the last day of Calgary Folk Fest at Prince’s Island Park on Sunday, July 24, 2022. (Photo by Onyinye Ekene-Obi/The Emery Weal)Finny plays with a colourful ball with his master, Fiddler Dana, in the Dog of the Day event at Calgary’s Eau Claire Market on Sunday, July 24, 2022. Finny is four months old. (Photo by Stephanie Lam/The Emery Weal)A dog sits on a flamingo floaty at the Pet-A-Palooza event in Calgary on Sunday, July 24, 2022. (Photo by Stephanie Lam/The Emery Weal)The Milky Way is visible near Ghost Lake Alta, Sunday, July 24, 2022. The Milky Way is more visible during the summer months and can be seen clearly in dark skies. (Photo by Rory Carroll/Novalight Photography)
