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Nick Middleton
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A nerdy photographer who loves capturing moments of wildlife, pets, street, and other photographic subjects/styles.

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Going a little outside my comfort zone, here's a few photos I snagged of buddies performing at a local bar 🔥🎶🎛️📸 big fan of their song Splatter. An Esperluette 🤘🏻
Jimmie on vocals, shaking his hair between verses Lorren on synths, keeping the melodic beeps and boops flow'n. Seeing the vocalist from between some of the audience Synth mage getting lost in the musics
September 28, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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During the June, First Fridays in the Kansas City Crossroads, I got this shot I really liked of a man looking out the open doors of a street car.

Why does it feel like he's seeing dinosaurs?! 🦕

#streetphotography #mophotographer #kcmo #pride #streetcar
Man looking out of the open doors of a street car. Man looking out of the open doors of a street car. Black and white photos of a man looking out of the open doors of a street car.
July 16, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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A lady on her phone with an umbrella, by a small lake, during a light rain. I had to get my camera out real quick as this was during a big meetup for a POGO event and I was wrapping up a quick raid when I saw this opportunity. ☔

#rainy #umbrella #streetphotography #ksphotographer #mophotographer
A lady with her umbrella by a small lake during a light rain.
July 16, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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Stopped at a coffee shop I hadn't tried yet & had some tasty bean water. ☕

While hanging out, I saw an interesting exchange between two duos, seeming like some college students having interviews/discussions.

I ain't been droppin' no eaves sir, honest.

#fillingstationcoffeeshop #peoplewatching
April 27, 2025 at 5:26 AM
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Testin my black mist filter through a restaurant window. I often enjoy glancing through bar and restaurant windows where I love to see people engaged in their moments together; though this man seems to be looking away. Lol

#kansascitymo #streetphotography #mophotographer #nightphotography
Two people talking over drinks, on the other side of the window. Lights are bright and hazy in the background.
April 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Found some velvet shank (I think) growing on a tree during a birding hike with a buddy of mine. 🍄

#mushrooms #velvetshank #velvetfoot #velvetstem #wildenoki #FlammulinaVelutipes
March 15, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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Caught this cyclist while walking around after getting a coffee. Not sure if I like it in color or black and white more 🤔

#KansasCity #kcmo #riding #bicycle #cycling #nomoreairbnb #streetphotography #bwphoto
Cyclist riding by a fence with sign protesting AirBnB, or using housing as hotels in general. Cyclist riding by a fence with sign protesting AirBnB, or using housing as hotels in general. In black and white.
February 25, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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A man and his dog in a cold morning walk. Took this near one of my favorite KC coffee shops, while heading back to my car.

#KansasCity #kcmo #dog #dogwalking #streetphotography
Man in yellow and gold coat, walking his dog by an interesting gate. Black and white photo of a man in coat, walking his dog by an interesting gate.
February 19, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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A light rain with light reflections.

#streetphotography #rainy #reflections #kansascity #kcmo #Sonycamera #a6700 #sigma1850f28 #sonyalpha
Street lights, traffic lights, backlit clock, and rainy sidewalks reflecting it all, in a downtown night view. Street lights, traffic lights, backlit clock, and rainy sidewalks reflecting it all, in a downtown night view.
February 5, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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Another alley view in downtown KCMO, during a light rain that happened this last weekend.

#streetphotography #rainy #reflections #Sonycamera #a6700 #sigma1850f28 #sonyalpha
Dark covered alley, still wet from the intermittent rains, with lights that reflect well. Pipes, rails, bins, and grates can be seen down this path.
February 4, 2025 at 10:42 PM
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Walking around downtown KCMO during a light rain and stumbled into a couple security guards flagging down a cop car for some reason...

#streetphotography #rainy #reflections #Sonycamera #a6700 #sigma1850f28 #sonyalpha
A wet alley with two guys walking toward a police car with it's brake lights on. Cool light, lit up walkway above. A wet alley with two guys walking toward a parked police car. Cool light, lit up walkway above. A dark and damp alley leading to a parked car. Cool light, lit up walkway above. A dark and damp alley leading to a parking car. Cool light, lit up walkway above.
February 4, 2025 at 6:21 AM
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Some fun light up sign shots when taking my Sears film camera for a recent test run! 📷

Both taken in downtown KCMO with a Sears KS Super (re-badged Ricoh XR-6) camera.

#film #filmphotography #searscamera #ricohcamera #35mmfilm #filmcamera #streetphotography #kansascity #kcmo
January 29, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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A nice view from the KC Riverfront trail in downtown Kansas City MO.
Blocks, bridge, smoke stacks, street lights, and smoke. A night time photo.
January 27, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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A sunset bridge over the Missouri River, on film. KCMO
Bridge and river and crane during sunset
January 23, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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While on the trails at the Garden of the Gods, we ran into a couple horseback riding tour groups. They were very friendly and so fun to photograph!
Girl on horseback in black and white Girl on horseback, leading a horseback riding tour. The end of the horseback riding tour line. Girl on horseback, looking back. Black and white photo.
January 21, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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The scenery at this park was amazing at so many spots and times. This was definitely one of my favorites.
Sunset view at the Garden of the Gods park, in Colorado Springs CO
January 17, 2025 at 6:13 AM
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Had some fun photographing this Magpie that also seemed to take an interest in me and my camera. They were initially walking the nearby parking lot, looking for tourist/visitor dropped snacks. LOVED so many of the photos I caught of them, but BlueSky posts are limited to 4 😅 🐦‍⬛
Magpie in flight Magpie standing on fence post and tilting head as if in deep thought Magpie taking some steps on a fence Magpie standing on a fence post and raising a wing as if waving hello
January 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Closest encounter I've had with coyotes before. Photos taken at the Garden of the Gods.

Which god is associated with these hunters?
Coyote glowing in the sunset, among grass and reeds. Coyote glowing in the sunset, among grass and reeds. Coyote glowing in the sunset, among grass and reeds. Coyote peeping through some brush/leaves. Not certain if they think they're well hidden here ...
January 15, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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Bighorn sheep standing on bigred rock. Honestly didn't expect to have such a cool opportunity to see one of these bois, as well as have the absolute pleasure to capture some really awesome posing. From Garden of the Gods Park, in Colorado Springs, CO.
Bighorn sheep standing on big rock. Bighorn sheep standing in tall grass and sticks. Bighorn sheep with a clearer view of their busted horn. Bighorn sheep standing on big rock, about to scratch an itch. You can see the damaged right horn pretty well.
January 14, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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When the beast is not exhausted enough to be a backpack yet. We tried to contain her a little better on some more difficult trails; as well as keep her from trying to throw hands with other (well mannered) doggos.
January 14, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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Recently brought our Pomeranian, Mocha, on a little hike through the Garden of the Gods. Colorado Springs was gorgeous! Will be going again!
Pomeranian posing in opening of rocks. Pomeranian majestically standing on big rock with background rock that resembles a large face leaning in to kiss her smol bean brain head. Independent dog struggles to accept being restrained in her pawpoose, doggy holder. Pomeranian flailing as a backpack.
January 13, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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Managed to play with some puddles by the KC ferris wheel. One day, I might try riding it.
Light streaks of a ferris wheel reflecting in a puddle, with the sunset in the background. Shakey shot of lights of a ferris wheel, reflecting in a puddle. Lights of a ferris wheel reflecting in a puddle, with the sunset in the background. Shutter dragging method used to cause streaks where lights are brightest. Longer light streaks of a ferris wheel reflecting in a puddle, with the sunset in the background.
December 17, 2024 at 4:23 PM
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A slightly foggy morning in downtown KCMO.
A slightly foggy morning view over part of Kansas City MO with a crane that has 4 lights along its arm.
December 16, 2024 at 2:51 PM
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Pet spotting is one of the best parts of practicing street photography. Sometimes I get the pets name, but this was unfortunately not one of those instances.
Two people and they're dog on a walk at night. Concrete wall. Brick sidewalk. Alternating trees and light posts. Car driving away in the background.
December 16, 2024 at 2:10 PM
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Took a walk around KCMO River Market area with my Sigma 56 & a6700, looking for moody shots on a very cold night. Just the streetcar related shots from this night.
Lady on a KC streetcar, in color. Lady on a KC streetcar, in b+w. One of the KC streetcars driving by. Rails, lights, and some flowing water hitting the street.
December 12, 2024 at 8:19 PM