Calgarians share extraordinary photos of ordinary life

We asked Calgarians to share some of their favourite photography work with us for the potential to be showcased in a gallery at the Create Space house inside the Calgary Central Library.

The #CBCCalgary Snapshot Series featured there is meant to be a reflection of the everyday people, places and things that make up our city and a chance for you to connect and share with other creatives in the city. It's part of CBC Calgary's ongoing partnership with the Calgary Public Library.

• Have a photo to share? Email calgaryphotos@cbc.ca, or tag @CBCCalgary on Instagram. 

Scroll down to see some of the submissions we received from students, self-described amateurs who are just beginning to build their portfolio, as well as passionate pursuers of the perfect picture.

"Photography teaches me that when it is dark, all I need do is adjust some settings, and there is light," wrote participant Lee Horbachewski, whose photo is below. "[These] past six months, it has been my saving grace."