Mark’s journal of photographic projects, thoughts, and commentary.
An older image but one I don’t think I ever posted on this blog. This image has won a few prizes for me in the past…appropriately I got some expensive, arctic gloves and liners…problem is it’s never been cold enough to use them since I received them! Figures…you are most welcome you happy, warmth-loving, Iowans!
This is a re-edit of an image from last year…I wanted it to be a bit more moody and darker. The Coopers Hawk is a bird of the forest…with an agility and power well suited to flashing between limbs and branches at break-neck speed. It is the perfect bird hunting design. This one was … Read more
On a recent outing with eagles the day had been pretty good…but as evening approached the light dropped off, and a few of the other photographers started to pack it up and head for home. The equipment I use (Olympus) has a very small sensor, and it’s not noted for working all that well in … Read more
The B-25 is such a beautifully designed, iconic aircraft from WWII. It was the plane used by the Doolittle Raiders when they bombed Tokyo Japan after taking off from an aircraft carrier at sea. This was a one-way mission for most of these aircrews. This B25J is lovingly maintained and flown by the Missouri wing … Read more
In the early years of photographing eagles, I felt pretty content to get any shot I could. The background didn’t matter all that much…even a clear blue sky was fine if the bird looked good. These days, I’m finding myself happier with photos that show more habitat…and particularly those with some ice and snow. You … Read more
“ I would say that there exist a thousand unbreakable links between each of us and everything else, and that our dignity and our chances are one. The farthest star and the mud at our feet are a family; and there is no decency or sense in honoring one thing, or a few things, … Read more