(Formerly known as argusmaniac) -- I have been photographing since I was a teen, but really only started taking photography seriously in 1999. Favorite subjects are nature, found objects, landscapes, and decrepit buildings. Black and White is my preferred medium, and I shoot quite a bit of medium format as well as 35mm. Camera collecting is another thing I enjoy, restricting myself to Argus and Twin-lens reflex cameras. Otherwise, it would be chaos. Oh wait, it is already chaos... My Flickr photostream is pretty representative of my chaotic shooting -- all kinds of cameras, subjects, and techniques.


If you see an image of mine that you'd like hanging on your wall, I do sell b&w silver prints of my b&w work. Color prints are also available, but I do not process those myself. If you would like to use any of my works - all are copyrighted by me, and I charge (a reasonable fee) for their use.
Favorite photographers: Edward Weston, Imogen Cunningham, Ansel Adams, Brett Weston, Freeman Patterson, among others..

Visit my website below to purchase images.

argusmaniac. Get yours at bighugelabs.com/flickr
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    highwaygirl67 says:

    "Mark:
    Thoughtful
    Humorous
    Knowledgeable
    Helpful
    Experimental
    Technical
    Generous
    Creative
    Memorable
    and someone I'm glad to consider a friend."

    25th March, 2008

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    RedEssie says:

    "What to say about one so great?
    Mark amazes me with his eye for details and structure. he is kind, crazy, cool and a photography force to be reckoned with.
    He IS the Mack Daddy of film photography and I cannot begin to express my gratitude to him for his teaching, patience and support.
    Truly a magnificent soul on this planet!"

    10th November, 2006

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    Sandy Kelly. says:

    "Mark is really something else!! Helpful in every way with anything you'd want to know about film, and always willing to listen and lend a hand. He was my inspiration for buying my SLR film cameras!! His photos are beautiful, and I'm particularly fond of the black and white images he produces. Thank you my friend for your support! I'm very fortunate to have you as a Flickr friend!!"

    9th September, 2006

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    ♥Rebecca♥ says:

    "Mark is an amazing photographer. His photos entertain me and inspire me daily. Plus he is a wonderful person, always willing to share his knowledge and help me in my quest to learn how to be a better photographer. His help and encouragement has meant so much to me.

    And he is able to cheerfully identify the odd bugs I take pictures of without telling me to go buy a field guide already. Flickr needs more talented and kind photographers like Mark"

    24th July, 2006

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    Apocaplops says:

    "Mark is what I would consider the best of all kinds of photographers. He knows photography, and surely knows cameras, but he has continued to be hungry in his pursuit knowledge. His passion shows in his art and his energy, and it rubs off on those around him. Mark doesn't seem to let himself get in the way of having fun with photography, and that is one of the best lessons I have learned from him.

    I've been lucky enough to meet him on and off Flickr, and I am a better photographer because of it."

    13th May, 2006

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    aikitherese says:

    "I hardly know where to begin, in writing up a testimonial for Mark...but since this is a photo sharing site, I'll begin with the obvious...

    Mark is one of those individuals, for whom I am in immense awe regarding the depth and breadth of his knowledge of photography. I can't think of a single individual I know who is so well versed in cameras, techniques and fundamentals of the art. His knowledge is fleshed out by his skill...shown through his work with a variety of formats, cameras and film. And he goes beyond mere technical skill...he is familiar with those many little nuances that make a great image...the nuances that translate simply into the "spirit" of photography.

    Perhaps equally as important as Mark's ability with the camera and creating a memorable image, is his generous nature and good will. His supportive and encouraging comments can be found in so many photostreams of those of us who've had the good fortune to cross his path. He is one of those "cornerstones" of flickr that make it so much more than a "photo sharing site" and more like a real community... Thanks, Mark!!"

    23rd July, 2005

Joined:
October 2004
Hometown:
Parishville, NY
I am:
Male and Taken
Occupation:
Entomologist
Website:
Mark O'Brien Photography