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The burlesque dancer performs for the crowd at Miss Rita's Lucha VaVOOM in Calgary Alta., on Jan 24, 2026. (Mace Elsher)
My Photography
Nekoto Books in Calgary Alta., April 4, 2026.
The small woodblock printed inspired cat design is the iconic logo for the shop Nekoto Books in Calgary Alta., captured on April 4, 2026. (Mace Elsher).
A wall dedicated to small artists from Japan and Canada is displayed in Nekoto Books, in Calgary Alta., captured on April 4, 2026. (Mace Elsher).
Two customers browse the shelves of Nekoto Books in search of something cute and unique to take home with them in Calgary Alta., captured on April 4, 2026. (Mace Elsher)
Calgary Alberta Separatism Rally January 26, 2026.
People are seated in the Big Four building at the Alberta separatist rally in Calgary Alta., on Jan. 26, 2026. (Mace Elsher).
A person is listening to the guest speakers of the night at the separatist rally in Calgary Alta., on Jan 26, 2026. (Mace Elsher).
Many people from outside of Calgary attended the Alberta separatist rally on Jan. 26, 2026. (Mace Elsher).
Family poses for a photo as they wait to list to the speakers of the night on Alberta separation in Calgary Alta., on Jan. 26, 2026. (Mace Elsher).
Man is filling out a questionnaire posed by the separatist organizers in Calgary Alta., on Jan. 26, 2026. (Mace Elsher).
“I feel like we are neither strong, and the lack of freedom is an increasing concern,” says Aaron Russel, a Calgarian who came in support of the rally.
“I feel like it’s a rigged game and that eastern Canada is a bunch of bullies.”
People listen to guest speakers at the separatist rally in Calgary Alta., on Jan 26, 2026. (Mace Elsher).
Miss Rita's Lucha VaVOOM January 24, 2026.
Calgary Tattoo & arts Festival, Feb 6-8, 2026.
Attendees get ready to head into The Big Four building for the tattoo festival in Calgary Alta., captured on Feb 7, 2026. (Mace Elsher).
Jordan Chou has a full day of tattooing at the festival in Calgary Alta., captured on Feb 7, 2026. (Mace Elsher).
Lexi Hana has committed to a full day of tattooing a full arm sleeve at the festival in Calgary Alta., captured on Feb 7, 2026. (Mace Elsher).
A detailed shot of Eli Fushiguro tattooing a small ghost on their client in Calgary Alta., captured Feb 7, 2026. (Mace Elsher).
Assorted Abandoned finds, Calgary Alta., 2025.
Abandoned shoes found on the side of the Bow River in Calgary Alta., on Aug 20, 2025. (Mace Elsher).
Half eaten and rotted fruit found in Glenmoragan park in Calgary Alta., on Oct 17, 2025. (Mace Elsher).
Cheetos found abandoned at a bus stop in Calgary Alta., on Aug 28, 2026. (Mace Elsher).
An abandoned water bottle found at Glanmoragan Community Association in Calgary Alta., on Oct 17, 2025. (Mace Elsher).