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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 615 photos, 33 members
Wrong Fitment Crew 3,282 photos, 190 members
JustStance 9,900 photos, 605 members
Alien Bees 64,143 photos, 6,398 members
Supercar Rig Shots 68 photos, 171 members
Wekfest 2,023 photos, 96 members
Canibeat.com 26,451 photos, 1,837 members
30 + Favorites (Automotive) 377 photos, 128 members
Fatlace Social Club 18,018 photos, 1,548 members
StanceWorks - Low is a Lifestyle 14,724 photos, 1,041 members
The Auto 35,781 photos, 615 members
Strobist Sundays 1,485 photos, 573 members
Car Body Kits and Mods (P1:A1) 1,341 photos, 235 members
Automotive Photographers for Hire 1,321 photos, 1,499 members
Nikon Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 VR 54,516 photos, 4,817 members
Heart Masterpiece - Engine Bays Galore [CARS] 866 photos, 173 members
The Best of Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 7,916 photos, 561 members
tight execution 806 photos, 63 members
The Moon [*current* photos only] 24,315 photos, 9,151 members
MOON Shots 69,872 photos, 18,737 members
Moon/Luna 40,887 photos, 13,660 members
Washington DC/Metro Area 119,618 photos, 7,292 members
Insane Automotive Photography 43,421 photos, 1,545 members
Pictures with Frames (post a max of 5 per day) 78,540 photos, 3,557 members
Tokina AT-X 116 Pro DX (F2.8 11-16mm) 40,648 photos, 3,553 members
Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 47,341 photos, 5,205 members
Car in motion 15,949 photos, 803 members
Car Camera Mount 1,111 photos, 357 members
No-Flash Night Shots 267,665 photos, 23,268 members
Long Exposure 393,582 photos, 43,103 members
Bokeh Of The Day 64,836 photos, 4,371 members
Every day is Happy Bokeh Day ! 150,310 photos, 12,731 members
*****BOKEHLICIOUS IMAGE***** 123,861 photos, 7,178 members
Nor-Cal Auto Photography 1,005 photos, 29 members
Rig shots 1,793 photos, 571 members
Automotive Rigs 4,143 photos, 1,188 members
Nikon AF-S DX 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED 20,567 photos, 1,501 members
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 17-55mm 1:2.8 G 9,142 photos, 626 members
A Little Beauty *Invited Images Only* P 1, A 3. 12,352 photos, 2,936 members
HDR 704,664 photos, 82,671 members
HDR-a-licious 22,294 photos, 707 members
Los Angeles Zoo 4,941 photos, 347 members
The Zoo! 97,073 photos, 8,307 members
Mercedes Benz 21,519 photos, 3,276 members
Powerful Pictures 1,367 photos, 164 members
Color Photo Award - PREMIER -- Post 1: Give 2 - Get 5: Go BRONZE 168,470 photos, 31,406 members
Cherry on top! Photography - Invited images - Post 1 Award 2 76,577 photos, 13,255 members
*THE PERFECT PHOTOGRAPHER (Open) 706,291 photos, 50,065 members
Tommy Kaira 165 photos, 9 members
Blue Ribbon PHOTOGRAPHY (INVITE ONLY) 308,860 photos, 44,397 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
D.O.A. 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