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Hello, name is Marcus. I really got interested in photography when I was 14 and went on a whale watching trip. Took pics with my dad's SLR from the early 80s and I was hooked. When my wife and I found out we were expecting our first child, this motivated me to learn all that I could about photography. I bought a Nikon D40 (December 2007), a couple of lenses, a flash and a few filters and have never looked back. I enjoy taking pictures of my baby boy, cars, and anything in nature, especially birds.

My photo gear:

Body -
Nikon D300 w/MB-D10 grip
Nikon D40

Lenses -
Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX AF
Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX
Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G VR ED-IF AF-S
Nikkor 300mm f/4D IF-ED AF-S w/Kirk NC-300 lens collar
Nikon TC-14E II AF-S Teleconverter (1.4X)

Lighting -
Alien B800 Studio Flash x 3
Vagabond II Portable Power System
CyberSync Trigger Transmitter
CyberSync Battery Powered Trigger Receiver x 3
Gary Fong Lightsphere II Cloud Diffuser
Nikon SB-800 Speedlight w/Diffuser
Nikon SB-400 Speedlight w/ Sto-Fen OM-400 Omni-Bounce Diffuser

Support -
Bogen / Manfrotto 055XPROB Legs
Bogen / Manfrotto 488RC2 Ball Head
Canon Monopod 100
Homemade Suction Cup Based Automotive Rig
13-foot Air-Cushioned Stand x 3

Accessories -
Dakine Sequence Backpack
Canon 200EG Backpack
Think Tank Digital Holster 10 Bag
Phottix Cleon N8 Remote
Nikon ML-L3 Wireless Remote
Various Hoya Filters (UV/CPL/ND)

Wishlist -
Graduated ND Filters
Bogen / Manfrotto 608B Monopod
Nikkor 85mm f/1.4
Nikkor 105mm f/2.8 Micro (AKA Macro)

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Random Projekt 365 Group 665 photos, 34 members
Wrong Fitment Crew 3,592 photos, 210 members
JustStance 12,462 photos, 921 members
Alien Bees 65,364 photos, 6,487 members
Supercar Rig Shots 73 photos, 172 members
Wekfest 2,272 photos, 104 members
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30 + Favorites (Automotive) 320 photos, 129 members
Fatlace Social Club 19,107 photos, 1,597 members
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The Auto 36,617 photos, 617 members
Strobist Sundays 1,545 photos, 591 members
Car Body Kits and Mods (P1:A1) 1,356 photos, 240 members
Automotive Photographers for Hire 1,302 photos, 1,519 members
Nikon Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 VR 55,959 photos, 4,907 members
Heart Masterpiece - Engine Bays Galore [CARS] 877 photos, 177 members
The Best of Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 8,013 photos, 579 members
tight execution 806 photos, 63 members
The Moon [*current* photos only] 24,717 photos, 9,181 members
MOON Shots 71,304 photos, 19,026 members
Moon/Luna 41,471 photos, 13,796 members
Washington DC/Metro Area 121,128 photos, 7,348 members
Insane Automotive Photography 44,638 photos, 1,564 members
Pictures with Frames (post a max of 5 per day) 78,312 photos, 3,549 members
Tokina AT-X 116 Pro DX (F2.8 11-16mm) 41,981 photos, 3,677 members
Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 48,735 photos, 5,340 members
Car in motion 16,257 photos, 813 members
Car Camera Mount 1,153 photos, 366 members
No-Flash Night Shots 272,043 photos, 23,432 members
Long Exposure 403,546 photos, 43,679 members
Bokeh Of The Day 66,429 photos, 4,414 members
Every day is Happy Bokeh Day ! 152,401 photos, 12,787 members
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Nor-Cal Auto Photography 1,037 photos, 29 members
Rig shots 1,827 photos, 582 members
Automotive Rigs 4,280 photos, 1,211 members
Nikon AF-S DX 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED 21,065 photos, 1,539 members
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 17-55mm 1:2.8 G 9,183 photos, 632 members
A Little Beauty *Invited Images Only* P 1, A 3. 12,458 photos, 2,969 members
HDR 716,216 photos, 83,278 members
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The Zoo! 97,869 photos, 8,305 members
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Powerful Pictures 1,393 photos, 164 members
Color Photo Award - PREMIER -- Post 1: Give 2 - Get 5: Go BRONZE 170,822 photos, 31,454 members
Cherry on top! Photography - Invited images - Post 1 Award 2 77,242 photos, 13,291 members
*THE PERFECT PHOTOGRAPHER (Open) 718,529 photos, 50,277 members
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Blue Ribbon PHOTOGRAPHY (INVITE ONLY) 307,392 photos, 44,291 members

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Testimonials (4)

dcshoesboy says:

"Marcus is such a great photographer! He is dedicated at taking snapshots of his newly born son (Micah) so the world may see his day to day progress. He is a family man, an inspiration, and a person that I look forward to viewing his photostream each and everyday! Keep up the good work!"

19th July, 2008
Just Some Kid says:

"Marcus is an incredible photographer. Im constantly blown away by his photography. He always amazes me with his spectacular photos.
Marcus, keep up the great work!!"

19th July, 2008
Paloma y Lalo says:

"Marcus has the gift to transmit feelings and emotions through his photos, I love to see his beautiful family through his eyes. Congratulations"

16th July, 2008
Kylee's Papa says:

"Markus is our West Coast USA ideal family man; He and his Beautiful Wife (Dr. Mom) and marvelous son Micah who is a delight to all at Babies Without Borders where Markus serves as a volunteer administrator, probably spending time that he does not have to spare. We appreciate him very much!"

18th July, 2008