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Marcus, based in south eastern UK, has a passion for travelling and nature - which provide the main inspiration for his photography. His interest in capturing images was triggered by an unforgettable trip around Australia way back in 1998 then the wildlife and vast landscapes blew his mind. Of course, this was pre digital, so he has a few albums full of ageing 6x4 prints taken on his first camera, a cheap Pentax SLR and even cheaper Sigma zoom lens.

Since then he has entered the addictive world of the digital SLR - most recently acquiring a Canon EOS 5d MkII, and a bag of lenses. In the summer months he can be spotted lying prone near ponds photographing dragonflies and other insects, with the MP-E65 or Sigma 105mm macro lenses. He loves Japan, where he has spent several family holidays and business trips. The people, the nature, the neon.....it's all there to be captured.

Marcus is a member of Cambridge Camera Club, and has just started up a Zenfolio site (See below)

Zenfolio:

Marcus Beard Photography

Photography blog at:

MB Photography Blog

Portfolio available at:

Gear:
Canon 5d MkII
Canon 40D
Zeiss 35mm Distagon F/2 **fave**
Canon 70-200mm f/4 IS USM ** fave**
Canon 300mm F/4L IS USM
Canon 1.4x Extender II
Canon MP-E65mm
Canon 50mm f/1.8
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro
Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX Macro
Sigma 10-20mm EX
Sigma DG Super Flash
B+W ND110 filter for long exposure goodness
Hakuba flash bracket (for macro)
Fuji X10