Mike Montgomery 🇨🇦
@themaritimelord.bsky.social
Early Childhood Educator, Amateur Photographer, Hal-Con Community Team member, podcast host (“Reel Geeks”), middle aged and silly person. He/him
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“The MariTimeLord” everywhere
#photographersunited
bio.link/themaritimelord
“The MariTimeLord” everywhere
#photographersunited
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Damn, I think I just jumped 20 or 30 followers in a week, so I should probably do one of those “#Gettoknowme” things…
Well … I’m a soon to be middle aged Early Childhood Educator, a field I’ve somehow stuck with since May of 2001 … no, I don’t know how I managed that either.
(Do keep reading)
Well … I’m a soon to be middle aged Early Childhood Educator, a field I’ve somehow stuck with since May of 2001 … no, I don’t know how I managed that either.
(Do keep reading)
Round two from @InterstellarCircusArts at #HalCon2025 … from the silks portion of the show, and admittedly me humble bragging a bit. 😂
When you see me volunteering at #HalCon2026, it’s because I want to do more of *this.*
#circus #silks #livetheatre #photographersofbluesky #EastCoastKin #HaliSky
When you see me volunteering at #HalCon2026, it’s because I want to do more of *this.*
#circus #silks #livetheatre #photographersofbluesky #EastCoastKin #HaliSky
December 8, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Round two from @InterstellarCircusArts at #HalCon2025 … from the silks portion of the show, and admittedly me humble bragging a bit. 😂
When you see me volunteering at #HalCon2026, it’s because I want to do more of *this.*
#circus #silks #livetheatre #photographersofbluesky #EastCoastKin #HaliSky
When you see me volunteering at #HalCon2026, it’s because I want to do more of *this.*
#circus #silks #livetheatre #photographersofbluesky #EastCoastKin #HaliSky
Time to get some #holiday content going with the first batch of shots from @InessCircus’ #BendySnown show at @ParkLaneMall this past Friday.
#Circus #Silks #Aerials #Christmas #Elves #photographersofbluesky #EastCoastKin #photographersunited #Halifax #photography #HaliSky
#Circus #Silks #Aerials #Christmas #Elves #photographersofbluesky #EastCoastKin #photographersunited #Halifax #photography #HaliSky
December 8, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Time to get some #holiday content going with the first batch of shots from @InessCircus’ #BendySnown show at @ParkLaneMall this past Friday.
#Circus #Silks #Aerials #Christmas #Elves #photographersofbluesky #EastCoastKin #photographersunited #Halifax #photography #HaliSky
#Circus #Silks #Aerials #Christmas #Elves #photographersofbluesky #EastCoastKin #photographersunited #Halifax #photography #HaliSky
So we’re all agreed that Mistress Mae is why #SpaceBallsTheSequel happened, right? I intend this to be what I tell my kids.
#HalCon2025 @mmaexoxo #Burlesque, #Burlesqueperformer #nerdlesque #nerdgirl #photographersofbluesky #EastCoastKin #photographersunited #Halifax #photography #HaliSky
#HalCon2025 @mmaexoxo #Burlesque, #Burlesqueperformer #nerdlesque #nerdgirl #photographersofbluesky #EastCoastKin #photographersunited #Halifax #photography #HaliSky
December 8, 2025 at 12:01 PM
So we’re all agreed that Mistress Mae is why #SpaceBallsTheSequel happened, right? I intend this to be what I tell my kids.
#HalCon2025 @mmaexoxo #Burlesque, #Burlesqueperformer #nerdlesque #nerdgirl #photographersofbluesky #EastCoastKin #photographersunited #Halifax #photography #HaliSky
#HalCon2025 @mmaexoxo #Burlesque, #Burlesqueperformer #nerdlesque #nerdgirl #photographersofbluesky #EastCoastKin #photographersunited #Halifax #photography #HaliSky
From the @InterstellarCircusArts at #HalCon2025 … not gonna lie, I’ve been eager as hell to get these out since about five minutes after their show ended.
#Circus #Performer #ColdasIce #livetheatre #icequeen
#Circus #Performer #ColdasIce #livetheatre #icequeen
December 7, 2025 at 9:10 PM
From the @InterstellarCircusArts at #HalCon2025 … not gonna lie, I’ve been eager as hell to get these out since about five minutes after their show ended.
#Circus #Performer #ColdasIce #livetheatre #icequeen
#Circus #Performer #ColdasIce #livetheatre #icequeen
“Like the view? It’s the only thing you’ll be catching tonight.”
- #Catwoman, Hush
I give you Aiya Xiaoxin as the ever tempting Catwoman from the #HalCon2025 #Burlesque show!
#photographersofbluesky #EastCoastKin #photographersunited #Halifax #photography #HaliSky #cosplay #burlesqueperformer
- #Catwoman, Hush
I give you Aiya Xiaoxin as the ever tempting Catwoman from the #HalCon2025 #Burlesque show!
#photographersofbluesky #EastCoastKin #photographersunited #Halifax #photography #HaliSky #cosplay #burlesqueperformer
December 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM
“Like the view? It’s the only thing you’ll be catching tonight.”
- #Catwoman, Hush
I give you Aiya Xiaoxin as the ever tempting Catwoman from the #HalCon2025 #Burlesque show!
#photographersofbluesky #EastCoastKin #photographersunited #Halifax #photography #HaliSky #cosplay #burlesqueperformer
- #Catwoman, Hush
I give you Aiya Xiaoxin as the ever tempting Catwoman from the #HalCon2025 #Burlesque show!
#photographersofbluesky #EastCoastKin #photographersunited #Halifax #photography #HaliSky #cosplay #burlesqueperformer
🎶Fighting evil by moonlight, always stealin’ the spotlight. Never giving in to stage fright, she is the one named Persephone!”🎶
I *swear* @the_persephone_jade’s #Burlesque show is *WAY* better than my parody lyrics #photographersofbluesky #EastCoastKin #photographersunited #HaliSky #SailorMoon
I *swear* @the_persephone_jade’s #Burlesque show is *WAY* better than my parody lyrics #photographersofbluesky #EastCoastKin #photographersunited #HaliSky #SailorMoon
December 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM
🎶Fighting evil by moonlight, always stealin’ the spotlight. Never giving in to stage fright, she is the one named Persephone!”🎶
I *swear* @the_persephone_jade’s #Burlesque show is *WAY* better than my parody lyrics #photographersofbluesky #EastCoastKin #photographersunited #HaliSky #SailorMoon
I *swear* @the_persephone_jade’s #Burlesque show is *WAY* better than my parody lyrics #photographersofbluesky #EastCoastKin #photographersunited #HaliSky #SailorMoon
“Ghostbustahs, whaddya want?!”
Well, how about the #mainstage #Burlesque debut of @Rogue_Apple at #HalCon2025? Because yes, you want that.
#Performer #BurlesqueShow #BurlesqueArts
Well, how about the #mainstage #Burlesque debut of @Rogue_Apple at #HalCon2025? Because yes, you want that.
#Performer #BurlesqueShow #BurlesqueArts
December 5, 2025 at 12:01 PM
“Ghostbustahs, whaddya want?!”
Well, how about the #mainstage #Burlesque debut of @Rogue_Apple at #HalCon2025? Because yes, you want that.
#Performer #BurlesqueShow #BurlesqueArts
Well, how about the #mainstage #Burlesque debut of @Rogue_Apple at #HalCon2025? Because yes, you want that.
#Performer #BurlesqueShow #BurlesqueArts
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, prolific actor known for his roles in “Mortal Kombat,” “Last Emperor” and “Man In The High Castle,” has died at 75
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa Dies: ‘Mortal Kombat, ‘Last Emperor’ & ‘Man In The High Castle’ Actor Was 75
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, the actor best known for his roles in the Mortal Kombat films, The Last Emperor and The Man in the High Castle, has died.
deadline.com
December 5, 2025 at 2:21 AM
And that’s it for the #HalCon2025 #CostumeContest pics. The full set should be on my website in a week or two, depending on my schedule and #Flickr’s mood. 🤷♂️
#cosplay #AtlanticCanadaCosplay #costuming #cosplayers #photographersofbluesky #EastCoastKin #photographersunited #Halifax #HaliSky
#cosplay #AtlanticCanadaCosplay #costuming #cosplayers #photographersofbluesky #EastCoastKin #photographersunited #Halifax #HaliSky
December 4, 2025 at 12:01 PM
And that’s it for the #HalCon2025 #CostumeContest pics. The full set should be on my website in a week or two, depending on my schedule and #Flickr’s mood. 🤷♂️
#cosplay #AtlanticCanadaCosplay #costuming #cosplayers #photographersofbluesky #EastCoastKin #photographersunited #Halifax #HaliSky
#cosplay #AtlanticCanadaCosplay #costuming #cosplayers #photographersofbluesky #EastCoastKin #photographersunited #Halifax #HaliSky
And congrats to the winners of the #HalCon2025 #CostumeContest! (Including the not pictured maskless child entrants), rest of the winners tomorrow!
#cosplay #cosplayers #costuming #AtlanticCanadaCosplay #photographersofbluesky #EastCoastKin #photographersunited #Halifax #photography #HaliSky
#cosplay #cosplayers #costuming #AtlanticCanadaCosplay #photographersofbluesky #EastCoastKin #photographersunited #Halifax #photography #HaliSky
December 3, 2025 at 12:02 PM
And congrats to the winners of the #HalCon2025 #CostumeContest! (Including the not pictured maskless child entrants), rest of the winners tomorrow!
#cosplay #cosplayers #costuming #AtlanticCanadaCosplay #photographersofbluesky #EastCoastKin #photographersunited #Halifax #photography #HaliSky
#cosplay #cosplayers #costuming #AtlanticCanadaCosplay #photographersofbluesky #EastCoastKin #photographersunited #Halifax #photography #HaliSky
Glad Star Trek now exists in LEGO form so I can do dumb things such as recreate scenes like this. #iykyk #definitelyfuckedaghost #subrosa
December 3, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Winners photos tomorrow … and as a bonus, I’m actually somewhat ahead of schedule compared to last year! 😂
#cosplayers #AtlanticCanadaCosplay #HalCon2025 #CostumeContest #photographersofbluesky #EastCoastKin #photographersunited #Halifax #photography #HaliSky
#cosplayers #AtlanticCanadaCosplay #HalCon2025 #CostumeContest #photographersofbluesky #EastCoastKin #photographersunited #Halifax #photography #HaliSky
December 2, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Winners photos tomorrow … and as a bonus, I’m actually somewhat ahead of schedule compared to last year! 😂
#cosplayers #AtlanticCanadaCosplay #HalCon2025 #CostumeContest #photographersofbluesky #EastCoastKin #photographersunited #Halifax #photography #HaliSky
#cosplayers #AtlanticCanadaCosplay #HalCon2025 #CostumeContest #photographersofbluesky #EastCoastKin #photographersunited #Halifax #photography #HaliSky
#HalCon2025 #CostumeContest, hopefully be posting the winners Wednesday, then a few days of the Burlesque Show and I can start putting out @InterstellarCircus (IG) photos next week.
#cosplay #cosplayer #AtlanticCanadaCosplay #photographersofbluesky #EastCoastKin #photographersunited #HaliSky
#cosplay #cosplayer #AtlanticCanadaCosplay #photographersofbluesky #EastCoastKin #photographersunited #HaliSky
December 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM
#HalCon2025 #CostumeContest, hopefully be posting the winners Wednesday, then a few days of the Burlesque Show and I can start putting out @InterstellarCircus (IG) photos next week.
#cosplay #cosplayer #AtlanticCanadaCosplay #photographersofbluesky #EastCoastKin #photographersunited #HaliSky
#cosplay #cosplayer #AtlanticCanadaCosplay #photographersofbluesky #EastCoastKin #photographersunited #HaliSky
Round 5 from the #HalCon2025 #CostumeContest! After this I’ll put up the winners, then I can get to the Burlesque show images.
#cosplay #costuming #HalCon #AtlanticCanadaCosplay #photographersofbluesky #EastCoastKin #photographersunited #Halifax #photography #HaliSky
#cosplay #costuming #HalCon #AtlanticCanadaCosplay #photographersofbluesky #EastCoastKin #photographersunited #Halifax #photography #HaliSky
November 30, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Round 5 from the #HalCon2025 #CostumeContest! After this I’ll put up the winners, then I can get to the Burlesque show images.
#cosplay #costuming #HalCon #AtlanticCanadaCosplay #photographersofbluesky #EastCoastKin #photographersunited #Halifax #photography #HaliSky
#cosplay #costuming #HalCon #AtlanticCanadaCosplay #photographersofbluesky #EastCoastKin #photographersunited #Halifax #photography #HaliSky
Alright, so now that I’m sufficiently recovered from whatever the hell kicked my ass yesterday … Round 4 (?) of #Halcon2025 #CostumeContest pics!
#cosplay #cosplayers #AtlanticCanadaCosplay #photographersofbluesky #EastCoastKin #photographersunited #Halifax #photography #HaliSky
#cosplay #cosplayers #AtlanticCanadaCosplay #photographersofbluesky #EastCoastKin #photographersunited #Halifax #photography #HaliSky
November 29, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Alright, so now that I’m sufficiently recovered from whatever the hell kicked my ass yesterday … Round 4 (?) of #Halcon2025 #CostumeContest pics!
#cosplay #cosplayers #AtlanticCanadaCosplay #photographersofbluesky #EastCoastKin #photographersunited #Halifax #photography #HaliSky
#cosplay #cosplayers #AtlanticCanadaCosplay #photographersofbluesky #EastCoastKin #photographersunited #Halifax #photography #HaliSky
Well … took six tries or so, but finally managed to successfully fill out @gandersocial.bsky.social’s beta intake form.
November 28, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Well … took six tries or so, but finally managed to successfully fill out @gandersocial.bsky.social’s beta intake form.
From the #HalCon2025 #CostumeContest … probably post one last batch tonight, then winners tomorrow before putting out some shots from the Burlesque Show
#Cosplay #AtlanticCanadaCosplay #Costuming #HowlsMovingCastle #photographersofbluesky #EastCoastKin #photographersunited #photography #HaliSky
#Cosplay #AtlanticCanadaCosplay #Costuming #HowlsMovingCastle #photographersofbluesky #EastCoastKin #photographersunited #photography #HaliSky
November 28, 2025 at 11:55 AM
From the #HalCon2025 #CostumeContest … probably post one last batch tonight, then winners tomorrow before putting out some shots from the Burlesque Show
#Cosplay #AtlanticCanadaCosplay #Costuming #HowlsMovingCastle #photographersofbluesky #EastCoastKin #photographersunited #photography #HaliSky
#Cosplay #AtlanticCanadaCosplay #Costuming #HowlsMovingCastle #photographersofbluesky #EastCoastKin #photographersunited #photography #HaliSky
Round 3 of #HalCon2025 #CostumeContest pics!
#cosplay #cosplayers #AtlanticCanadaCosplay #VideoGameCosplay #photographersofbluesky #EastCoastKin #photographersunited #Halifax #photography #HaliSky
#cosplay #cosplayers #AtlanticCanadaCosplay #VideoGameCosplay #photographersofbluesky #EastCoastKin #photographersunited #Halifax #photography #HaliSky
November 27, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Now for today’s slew of #HalCon2025 #costumecontest pics!
#Cosplay #HowtoTrainYourDragon #AtlanticCanadaCosplay #Cosplayers #photographersofbluesky #EastCoastKin #photographersunited #Halifax #photography #HaliSky
#Cosplay #HowtoTrainYourDragon #AtlanticCanadaCosplay #Cosplayers #photographersofbluesky #EastCoastKin #photographersunited #Halifax #photography #HaliSky
November 26, 2025 at 12:07 PM
I admit I *hate* shooting in an audience as I like my shots clear and not taking focus from the artist. So the fact this shot of @theladycorbeau (IG) from the #HalCon2025 #Burlesque show works so well fascinates me to no end!
#photographersofbluesky #EastCoastKin #Halifax #photography #HaliSky
#photographersofbluesky #EastCoastKin #Halifax #photography #HaliSky
November 26, 2025 at 12:25 AM
I admit I *hate* shooting in an audience as I like my shots clear and not taking focus from the artist. So the fact this shot of @theladycorbeau (IG) from the #HalCon2025 #Burlesque show works so well fascinates me to no end!
#photographersofbluesky #EastCoastKin #Halifax #photography #HaliSky
#photographersofbluesky #EastCoastKin #Halifax #photography #HaliSky
Time to take a look back at the #HalCon2025 Costume Contest … obviously skipping the kids section for the social media portion.
#photographersofbluesky #EastCoastKin #photographersunited #Halifax #photography #HaliSky #cosplay #costuming #cosplayphotography
#photographersofbluesky #EastCoastKin #photographersunited #Halifax #photography #HaliSky #cosplay #costuming #cosplayphotography
November 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Time to take a look back at the #HalCon2025 Costume Contest … obviously skipping the kids section for the social media portion.
#photographersofbluesky #EastCoastKin #photographersunited #Halifax #photography #HaliSky #cosplay #costuming #cosplayphotography
#photographersofbluesky #EastCoastKin #photographersunited #Halifax #photography #HaliSky #cosplay #costuming #cosplayphotography
And now for something completely different … yet utterly predictable because there was only one last possible @cosplayeh (IG) post … your winners and going to #Montreal in 2026, @cosplayer_pp3 (IG), the Purposeful Pretenders!
#photographersofbluesky #EastCoastKin #HalCon2025 #photography #HaliSky
#photographersofbluesky #EastCoastKin #HalCon2025 #photography #HaliSky
November 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM
And now for something completely different … yet utterly predictable because there was only one last possible @cosplayeh (IG) post … your winners and going to #Montreal in 2026, @cosplayer_pp3 (IG), the Purposeful Pretenders!
#photographersofbluesky #EastCoastKin #HalCon2025 #photography #HaliSky
#photographersofbluesky #EastCoastKin #HalCon2025 #photography #HaliSky
From the @CosplayEH (IG) Atlantic Qualifiers at #HalCon2025, here’s Runner up Val Mackenzie as #VignetteStonemoss from #CarnivalRow!’’
#photographersofbluesky #EastCoastKin #photographersunited #Halifax #photography #HaliSky #Cosplay #Fae #Cosplayer #Fairy
#photographersofbluesky #EastCoastKin #photographersunited #Halifax #photography #HaliSky #Cosplay #Fae #Cosplayer #Fairy
November 23, 2025 at 11:44 PM
From the @CosplayEH (IG) Atlantic Qualifiers at #HalCon2025, here’s Runner up Val Mackenzie as #VignetteStonemoss from #CarnivalRow!’’
#photographersofbluesky #EastCoastKin #photographersunited #Halifax #photography #HaliSky #Cosplay #Fae #Cosplayer #Fairy
#photographersofbluesky #EastCoastKin #photographersunited #Halifax #photography #HaliSky #Cosplay #Fae #Cosplayer #Fairy
Getting back to business, I present @Dysney_Studios (IG) & @LemonAfternoon (IG) from their @Cosplayeh (IG) performance as #Shenqingqiu & #luobinghe from #scumvillainselfsavingsystem at #HalCon2025!
#photographersofbluesky #EastCoastKin #photographersunited #Halifax #photography #HaliSky #cosplay
#photographersofbluesky #EastCoastKin #photographersunited #Halifax #photography #HaliSky #cosplay
November 22, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Getting back to business, I present @Dysney_Studios (IG) & @LemonAfternoon (IG) from their @Cosplayeh (IG) performance as #Shenqingqiu & #luobinghe from #scumvillainselfsavingsystem at #HalCon2025!
#photographersofbluesky #EastCoastKin #photographersunited #Halifax #photography #HaliSky #cosplay
#photographersofbluesky #EastCoastKin #photographersunited #Halifax #photography #HaliSky #cosplay
Hey @fatapollo.bsky.social since I missed you after Hal-Con, can you DM me?
November 21, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Hey @fatapollo.bsky.social since I missed you after Hal-Con, can you DM me?