Beyond The Ordinary

This is where our journey begins. Browse my collection of photographs at your leisure. I will be updating the site on a regular basis.  Join me as my collection grows. If there is a pic that you really like and could see in your home or office, contact me and I will send you a framed print.

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This was the second shot of the warbler I took that day. This one is after it has temporarily land in the clump of branches and partially hidden from view. IMO, this gives a completely different effect than the first photo.

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Discover my collection of creative work and visual projects. Each piece showcases my attention to detail and commitment to delivering results that exceed expectations.

Abstract photography is the deliberate act of separating an object from its literal identity. This collection focuses on the fluid dynamics of nature, using extended exposures and precise optical filtration to distill motion into pure form and texture. By isolating the rhythm of water and the geometry of natural surfaces, these images invite the viewer to look past what the subject is, and instead experience what it feels like.

Flight is nature’s most precise intersection of physics and artistry. This collection is a dedicated study of the fast, fragile, and fleeting elements of the natural world—from the explosive kinetics of birds in flight to the intricate macro-geometry of butterflies. By combining extreme technical precision with patient observation, these images isolate the delicate structures and visual rhythms of creatures that are rarely still enough for the human eye to truly appreciate.

Stripping away the distraction of color forces a confrontation with pure structure. This collection is a study of geometry, texture, and tonal range, captured largely through the deliberate constraints of a dedicated monochrome sensor. By isolating the relationship between deep shadows and brilliant highlights, these images aim to reveal the quiet, sculptural architecture of our everyday world.

Below are snippets from my first professional "contract". The assignment was to photograph The Ottawa Bears Lacrosse Cheer and Stunt Team warming up and practicing their stunts just prior to a game at the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa. To say the assignment was a challenge would be the understanding of a lifetime. However, as you see below, the majority of the pictures turned out splendid.

Meet Dan McKean

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I am a photographer focused on the intersection of geometry, light, and the natural world. Having transitioned from a lifetime of travel to a dedicated pursuit of visual art, my work is no longer about capturing where I’ve been, but exploring the deeper essence of what I see.

I specialize in:

  • Abstract Forms: Finding the rhythm in nature and water.
  • Monochrome Studies: Exploring the world through light and shadow.
  • Avian Motion: Capturing the precise, fleeting moments of birds in flight.

Whether you are interested in a print for your collection, a collaborative project, or a professional commission, I welcome a conversation about how we can work together.

Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Email: danmckeanblacksheep@gmail.com
Response Time: within 24 hours.

 

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