A few notes about me
I am Mark
Nature & Adventure Photographer
I am a California native; however, I have lived in several places, spending most of the last 10 years in beautiful Colorado. Now I travel to locations across the US and abroad looking for interesting locations and events to photograph.
Favorite Locations
Before the Strike - San Eljo Lagoon
California
I am not partial to California because it is my home state, but it does offer some terrific places to explore and photograph nature. I was hiking and camping with the family before I even had any concept of biodiversity or a state or national park. The estuarine areas of southern California, beautiful beaches, arid dunes and deserts like Death Valley National Park, and the picturesque Yosemite National Park, provide phenomenal subject matter for any nature and adventure photographer. Click on the image to see my favorites from California.
Last Cast of the Day - Tarryall Reservoir
Colorado
Colorado has over 500 national and state parks, forests, wildlife, and recreation areas from deep river canyons to arid deserts to the Rocky Mountains with 58 peaks over 14,000 ft. One of them, Pikes Peak, America's Mountain, near Colorado Springs can easily be seen from the second most visited city park in the US, second only to Central Park in New York City, namely Garden of the Gods. I have been so fortunate to have experienced this beautiful place and have Garden of the Gods virtually in my backyard to observe its incredible rock formations and wildlife. Click on the image to see my favorites from Colorado.
Returning to the Herd - Antelope Island State Park
Utah
Like Colorado, Utah is plentiful with parks and natural areas. From the National Parks (Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Capital Reef, and Zion) to the wildlife rich Salt Lake areas like Antelope Island, Farmington Bay Wildlife Management Area, and Bear River National Wildlife Refuge, there are many incredible places to explore in the state. The masses of migratory birds that pass through the Salt Lake region and the large bison population of Antelope Island are captivating. Click on the image to see my favorites from Utah.
Other INformation
The picture does not tell the true story...
My Gear
By clicking on the image above, you will be able to see most of the gear I have and use. I you have any questions, please send me a note via the Contact page.
Adobe LR/PS are key, but just part of the process
My Process
If you would like to learn a little bit about my process, please click the image above. If you have any questions or ideas, please send me a note via the Contact page.
