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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 671 photos, 34 members
Wrong Fitment Crew 3,605 photos, 211 members
JustStance 12,773 photos, 941 members
Alien Bees 65,369 photos, 6,504 members
Supercar Rig Shots 74 photos, 172 members
Wekfest 2,272 photos, 104 members
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30 + Favorites (Automotive) 320 photos, 129 members
Fatlace Social Club 19,239 photos, 1,599 members
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The Auto 36,693 photos, 617 members
Strobist Sundays 1,546 photos, 593 members
Car Body Kits and Mods (P1:A1) 1,356 photos, 240 members
Automotive Photographers for Hire 1,302 photos, 1,520 members
Nikon Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 VR 56,021 photos, 4,914 members
Heart Masterpiece - Engine Bays Galore [CARS] 880 photos, 178 members
The Best of Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 8,039 photos, 579 members
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The Moon [*current* photos only] 24,828 photos, 9,188 members
MOON Shots 71,663 photos, 19,069 members
Moon/Luna 41,605 photos, 13,813 members
Washington DC/Metro Area 121,231 photos, 7,354 members
Insane Automotive Photography 44,736 photos, 1,565 members
Pictures with Frames (post a max of 5 per day) 78,312 photos, 3,548 members
Tokina AT-X 116 Pro DX (F2.8 11-16mm) 42,137 photos, 3,682 members
Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 48,887 photos, 5,361 members
Car in motion 16,300 photos, 813 members
Car Camera Mount 1,154 photos, 367 members
No-Flash Night Shots 272,359 photos, 23,438 members
Long Exposure 404,281 photos, 43,728 members
Bokeh Of The Day 66,559 photos, 4,417 members
Every day is Happy Bokeh Day ! 152,614 photos, 12,785 members
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Rig shots 1,828 photos, 582 members
Automotive Rigs 4,283 photos, 1,211 members
Nikon AF-S DX 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED 21,114 photos, 1,547 members
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 17-55mm 1:2.8 G 9,190 photos, 633 members
A Little Beauty *Invited Images Only* P 1, A 3. 12,461 photos, 2,971 members
HDR 716,854 photos, 83,331 members
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The Zoo! 97,976 photos, 8,306 members
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Powerful Pictures 1,401 photos, 165 members
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*THE PERFECT PHOTOGRAPHER (Open) 719,675 photos, 50,292 members
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Blue Ribbon PHOTOGRAPHY (INVITE ONLY) 307,175 photos, 44,280 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