Mark David Photography: Blog https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog en-us (C) Mark David Photography [email protected] (Mark David Photography) Sun, 21 Apr 2024 15:12:00 GMT Sun, 21 Apr 2024 15:12:00 GMT https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/img/s/v-12/u160182811-o136116387-50.jpg Mark David Photography: Blog https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog 120 80 Spring and Wild Flowers in Midwest https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2024/4/spring-and-wild-flowers-in-midwest Springs is a rebirth in central Illinois as these wildflowers will show. enjoy spring wildflowersspring in central Illinois is always a rebirth of new blooms of wildflowers. spring wildflowersspring in central Illinois is always a rebirth of new blooms of wildflowers. spring wildflowersspring in central Illinois is always a rebirth of new blooms of wildflowers. spring wildflowersspring in central Illinois is always a rebirth of new blooms of wildflowers. spring wildflowersspring in central Illinois is always a rebirth of new blooms of wildflowers. spring wildflowersspring in central Illinois is always a rebirth of new blooms of wildflowers. spring wildflowersspring in central Illinois is always a rebirth of new blooms of wildflowers. spring wildflowersspring in central Illinois is always a rebirth of new blooms of wildflowers. spring wildflowersspring in central Illinois is always a rebirth of new blooms of wildflowers.

]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) Spring Wild Flowers https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2024/4/spring-and-wild-flowers-in-midwest Sun, 21 Apr 2024 15:11:27 GMT Migrating Snow Geese in Chautauqua Nat Wildlife Refuge https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2024/2/migrating-snow-geese-in-chautauqua-nat-wildlife-regue This past Sunday, traveled to Chautauqua Nat Wildlife Refuge near Havana Il.  over 40,000 migrating Snow Geese were on display.  Made for a wonderful day..   More 2 Snow Geese Chautauqua WLP 4281 Feb 20242 Snow Geese Chautauqua WLP 4281 Feb 2024Snow Geese in Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge 1 Sandhill Cranes 3618 Jasper Pulaski Nov 20231 Sandhill Cranes 3618 Jasper Pulaski Nov 2023Sandhill Cranes migrating south Nov 2023 location Jasper Pulaski Nat Wildlife Refuge can be viewed in my web site under folder "Living Things"   enjoy. 

]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2024/2/migrating-snow-geese-in-chautauqua-nat-wildlife-regue Mon, 26 Feb 2024 19:39:54 GMT Rhine River and Lucerne Switerland https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2023/11/rhine-river-and-lucerne-switerland Pics from Recent Trip along the Rhine River and Lucerne Switzerland are ava Pfalzgrafenstein toll station Rhine RiverPfalzgrafenstein toll station Rhine River ilable.  enjoy

]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) Castles Lucerne Rhine River https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2023/11/rhine-river-and-lucerne-switerland Sun, 26 Nov 2023 16:58:16 GMT Custer State Park and Spearfish Canyon in the Fall https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2022/10/custer-state-park-and-spearfish-canyon-in-the-fall Traveled to Custer State Park and Spearfish early October for fall foliage.  Check it out and enjoy

]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) canyon custer fall in park sd spearfish state western https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2022/10/custer-state-park-and-spearfish-canyon-in-the-fall Wed, 19 Oct 2022 15:43:12 GMT Northwest Pacific Pics https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2022/10/northwest-pacific-pics Traveled to NorthWest Pacific this past July.  pics from Canadian Rockies and Glacier Nat Park. Maligne Lake Boat House, AlbertaMaligne Lake Boat House, Alberta

]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) alberta glacier nat park https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2022/10/northwest-pacific-pics Wed, 05 Oct 2022 20:39:16 GMT Migrating Sandhill Cranes in MidWest https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2022/8/migrating-sandhill-cranes-in-midwest Sand Hill Cranes: Jasper-Pulaski Fish and Wildlife in Pulaski County, IndianaSand Hill Cranes: Jasper-Pulaski Fish and Wildlife in Pulaski County, Indiana

]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) cranes jasper migrating pulsaski sandhill wildlife https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2022/8/migrating-sandhill-cranes-in-midwest Wed, 24 Aug 2022 20:03:01 GMT Over 10,000 vistors to my web site https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2022/8/over-10-000-vistors-to-my-web-site Today, I reached over 10,000 visitors to my web site.  I want to thank all you.   I know there is huge amount of images being posted and for you to spend your time in visiting ma Castle Valley east of MoabCastle Valley east of Moab kes photographing and posting them worth while.   enjoy my top 100 images.

]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) 000 10 100 images over top visitors https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2022/8/over-10-000-vistors-to-my-web-site Tue, 09 Aug 2022 15:47:19 GMT late Spring Blooms https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2022/6/late-spring-blooms with the end Allerton Park, Monticello IllinoisAllerton Park, Monticello Illinois Allerton Park, Monticello IllinoisAllerton Park, Monticello Illinois Allerton Park, Monticello IllinoisAllerton Park, Monticello Illinois Allerton Park, Monticello IllinoisAllerton Park, Monticello Illinois Allerton Park, Monticello IllinoisAllerton Park, Monticello Illinois of spring, thought I would post some of my favorite spring blooms.  enjoy

]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) bloom blooms flowers peonies spring wildflowers https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2022/6/late-spring-blooms Wed, 01 Jun 2022 15:47:05 GMT Spring Woodland Wildflowers in Midwest https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2022/5/spring-woodland-wildflowers-in-midwest I added several pictures form recent trip to Funk's Grove and Hedge Apple Woods near Bloomington, Illinois.  Under section Flowers starting with pic #141  enjoy D78_1409D78_1409

]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) Funk's Grove Illinois in spring Wildflowers https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2022/5/spring-woodland-wildflowers-in-midwest Mon, 02 May 2022 16:28:21 GMT Tulips from Keukenhof https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2022/4/tulips-from-keukenhof With April comes Tulips.  I am seeing numerous posts of the tulips in Keukenhof; so I thought I would share some of my pics. We traveled there in April 2015.  You can see more by visiting the link to my website.  Recommend.  11 Tulips in Keukenhof Gardens11 Tulips in Keukenhof Gardens 14 Keukenhof Gardens14 Keukenhof Gardens 2424 30 Fields of Tulips Netherlands30 Fields of Tulips Netherlands

]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) keukenhof tulips https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2022/4/tulips-from-keukenhof Sun, 24 Apr 2022 17:50:39 GMT Eagles near me https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2022/3/eagles-near-me I see numerous posts of Eagles from time to time and thought I would share some photos of an Eagles nest maybe 10 miles from my home.  enjoy.  Beautiful bird.

]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) eagles illinois in https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2022/3/eagles-near-me Thu, 10 Mar 2022 16:17:44 GMT Flowers with Color https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2022/1/flowers-with-color This past month the mid-west weather was gloomy and cloudy.  So I thought I would share some colorful f Costa Rica 2008Costa Rica 2008 Magnolia Central IllinoisMagnolia Central Illinois Backyard Savoy IllinoisBackyard Savoy Illinois Rose Grace Kelly's Rose Garden Monte CarloRose Grace Kelly's Rose Garden Monte Carlo lowers I took.  enjoy

]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) bloom color flowers in https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2022/1/flowers-with-color Mon, 24 Jan 2022 17:14:27 GMT Fall is Fast Aproaching UP Michigan https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2021/9/fall-is-fast-aproaching-up-michigan Near Big Bay, Marquette MichiganNear Big Bay, Marquette MichiganFall is fast aproaching Near Big Bay, Marquette MichiganNear Big Bay, Marquette MichiganFall is fast aproaching Near Big Bay, Marquette MichiganNear Big Bay, Marquette MichiganFall is fast aproaching

]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) colors fall maples marquette michigan of up https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2021/9/fall-is-fast-aproaching-up-michigan Mon, 13 Sep 2021 21:30:38 GMT Top 100 https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2021/8/top-100 I have created my top 100 photos for you to enjoy.  The name is Top 100.  If you want a print, please complete order through the website. Canyonlands Nat Park: Mesa ArchCanyonlands Nat Park: Mesa Arch

]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) 100 Alaska and Europe National Parks. photos top wildflowers https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2021/8/top-100 Tue, 17 Aug 2021 17:02:12 GMT Summer Flower Pics https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2021/7/summer-flower-pics Updated some sample summer flower pics.  Check the Flower Pics section in website for more.  Enjoy

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]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) flowers summer https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2021/7/summer-flower-pics Sat, 31 Jul 2021 14:16:47 GMT Utah https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2021/6/utah-2021 Just added several pics from a trip to National Parks and State Parks around Moab Utah.   I have three folders of Utah prints available with a 20% off list Canyonlands Nat Park: Mesa ArchCanyonlands Nat Park: Mesa Arch Bryce National Park UtahBryce National Park Utah price if you would like a print.   enjoy them  I know I did

]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) Bryce Canyon Canyonlands Castle Globlin Park State Utah Valley https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2021/6/utah-2021 Tue, 01 Jun 2021 17:49:19 GMT Wildflowers in Central Illinois https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2021/4/wildflowers-in-central-illinois Pics of some blooming wild flowers from central Illinois, Funks Grove, Hedge Apple and Allerton Parks

 

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]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) central illinois spring wildflowers https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2021/4/wildflowers-in-central-illinois Wed, 14 Apr 2021 16:53:34 GMT Spring Wildflowers https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2021/3/spring-wildflowers With spr g wildflowers starting to bloom, I thought I would share some pics from a trip to the Smoky Mountain National Park in early April 2019.

]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) blooming National Park Smoky spring Wildflowers https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2021/3/spring-wildflowers Wed, 24 Mar 2021 18:38:17 GMT Blue Flowers https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2021/3/blue-flowers With today being dreary, I wanted to share some of my favorite blue flowers.   enjoy

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]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) blue floral flowers https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2021/3/blue-flowers Mon, 15 Mar 2021 20:44:14 GMT Spring 2021 https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2021/3/spring-2021 Branklyn Gardens PerthBranklyn Gardens Perth 1414 3030 BluebonnetsBluebonnets With warming temps in the mid-west the first part of March is making me look forward to spring.   enjoy

]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) bloom flowering flowers in spring tullips https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2021/3/spring-2021 Tue, 02 Mar 2021 22:13:44 GMT Eagle and Osprey https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2020/11/eagle-and-osprey Several pics of local eagle, moose and calf  from Tetons near Jenny Lake  and Osprey nest near Glacier National Park Osprey Nest near Glacier National ParkOsprey Nest near Glacier National Park Osprey Nest near Glacier National ParkOsprey Nest near Glacier National Park Moose near Jackson Lake Lodge, Grand Tetons Nat ParkMoose near Jackson Lake Lodge, Grand Tetons Nat Park Moose near Jackson Lake Lodge, Grand Tetons Nat ParkMoose near Jackson Lake Lodge, Grand Tetons Nat Park Moose near Jackson Lake Lodge, Grand Tetons Nat ParkMoose near Jackson Lake Lodge, Grand Tetons Nat Park

]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) eagle moose nest osprey tetons https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2020/11/eagle-and-osprey Mon, 09 Nov 2020 20:58:23 GMT Animal Pics https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2020/11/animal-pics Recently numerous pics of grizzly bears and raptors appeared from my friends.  Thought I would share some of my own.  enjoy. Ursus arctos horribilis in DenaliUrsus arctos horribilis in Denaliseveral pics of grizzly bears from trip to Denali in August 2011 Ursus arctos horribilis in DenaliUrsus arctos horribilis in Denaliseveral pics of grizzly bears from trip to Denali in August 2011 Ursus arctos horribilis in DenaliUrsus arctos horribilis in Denaliseveral pics of grizzly bears from trip to Denali in August 2011 Ursus arctos horribilis in DenaliUrsus arctos horribilis in Denaliseveral pics of grizzly bears from trip to Denali in August 2011 Ursus arctos horribilis in DenaliUrsus arctos horribilis in Denaliseveral pics of grizzly bears from trip to Denali in August 2011 Ursus arctos horribilis in DenaliUrsus arctos horribilis in Denaliseveral pics of grizzly bears from trip to Denali in August 2011 Ursus arctos horribilis in DenaliUrsus arctos horribilis in Denaliseveral pics of grizzly bears from trip to Denali in August 2011 Ursus arctos horribilis in DenaliUrsus arctos horribilis in Denaliseveral pics of grizzly bears from trip to Denali in August 2011

]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) bear denali grizzly https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2020/11/animal-pics Mon, 09 Nov 2020 20:53:04 GMT UP Michigan and Fall Colors https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2020/9/up-michigan-and-fall-colors Traveled last fall to the western edge of UP Michigan the last of September and first 10 days of October.  I say the colors in the UP are top on my list. Enjoy Silver River Falls near Eagle Harbor on Keweenaw PeninsulaSilver River Falls near Eagle Harbor on Keweenaw PeninsulaFall Colors from the UP Michigan around Marquette Michigan Silver River Falls near Eagle Harbor on Keweenaw PeninsulaSilver River Falls near Eagle Harbor on Keweenaw PeninsulaFall Colors from the UP Michigan around Marquette Michigan Silver River Falls near Eagle Harbor on Keweenaw PeninsulaSilver River Falls near Eagle Harbor on Keweenaw PeninsulaFall Colors from the UP Michigan around Marquette Michigan Silver River Falls near Eagle Harbor on Keweenaw PeninsulaSilver River Falls near Eagle Harbor on Keweenaw PeninsulaFall Colors from the UP Michigan around Marquette Michigan Silver River Falls near Eagle Harbor on Keweenaw PeninsulaSilver River Falls near Eagle Harbor on Keweenaw PeninsulaFall Colors from the UP Michigan around Marquette Michigan Silver River Falls near Eagle Harbor on Keweenaw PeninsulaSilver River Falls near Eagle Harbor on Keweenaw PeninsulaFall Colors from the UP Michigan around Marquette Michigan

]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) colors fall michigan up https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2020/9/up-michigan-and-fall-colors Thu, 24 Sep 2020 21:18:37 GMT Michigan Fall Colors https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2020/9/michigan-fall-colors The past few days with cool temperatures reminds me that fall colors are right behind the corner.  Though I would share some pics from UP Michigan from last fall.  enjoy Lake of Clouds- Porcupine Mountains State ParkLake of Clouds- Porcupine Mountains State Park Silver River Falls near Eagle Harbor on Keweenaw PeninsulaSilver River Falls near Eagle Harbor on Keweenaw Peninsula near Big Baynear Big Bay Haven Falls near Lac La BelleHaven Falls near Lac La Belle Thomas Rock Scenic Overlook near Big BakThomas Rock Scenic Overlook near Big Bak Lac La Belle on Keweenaw PeninsulaLac La Belle on Keweenaw Peninsula Lac La Belle on Keweenaw PeninsulaLac La Belle on Keweenaw Peninsula Thomas Rock OverlookThomas Rock Overlook

]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) colors fall Michigan https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2020/9/michigan-fall-colors Sat, 19 Sep 2020 18:25:37 GMT Crater Lake Oregon https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2020/9/crater-lake-oregon Learning about the wildfires in Southern Oregon and closure of Interstate 5 south of Medford touched me.  I thought I would share some pics from a trip in 2018.   There were wildfires at this time too and remember seeing the horizon with affects of the smoke.  The waterfall is from Lower South Falls in Silver Fall State Park and rest are from Glacier. I feel for the people of Oregon and California. South Falls in Silver Falls State ParkSouth Falls in Silver Falls State Park Lower South Falls in Silver Falls State ParkLower South Falls in Silver Falls State Park Crater LakeCrater Lake Crater LakeCrater Lake Crater LakeCrater Lake Crater LakeCrater Lake

]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) Crater falls in Lake Lower park silver south state https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2020/9/crater-lake-oregon Wed, 09 Sep 2020 15:24:41 GMT Sunflowers in Urbana Illinois https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2020/8/sunflowers-in-urbana-illinois Came across of field of sunflowers blooming in Urbana, Illinois.  The developer of a subdivision decided to add some color to his vacant lots.

 

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]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) colors Illinois late summer Sunflowers Urbana https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2020/8/sunflowers-in-urbana-illinois Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:15:05 GMT Memories of Spring https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2020/4/memories-of-spring With closing of state parks and other issues, I thought I would share some Illinois wildflowers and blooming Prunus trees   Wildflowers are from Funks Grove near Bloomington Illinois, and prunus from Japan House/Garden on UIUC campus. Cherry Trees in Bloom, Japanese Gardens UIUCCherry Trees in Bloom, Japanese Gardens UIUC Cherry Trees in Bloom, Japanese Gardens UIUCCherry Trees in Bloom, Japanese Gardens UIUC

]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) flowering Funks Grove House Japan Prunus spring UIUC wildflowers https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2020/4/memories-of-spring Mon, 13 Apr 2020 18:45:53 GMT Over 5 thousand visitors https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2019/11/over-5-thousand-visitors I recently tabulated just over 5 thousand visitors to my web site.  thanks for visiting. near Big Baynear Big BayCountry road near Big Bay Michigan around the 10 of October 2019 .

]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) Bay Big colors Fall Michigan UP https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2019/11/over-5-thousand-visitors Tue, 26 Nov 2019 15:44:33 GMT Munich and Salzburg https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2019/7/munich-and-salzburg Thought I would share some of my photos from recent trip to Munich, Salzburg, Hallstadt and Vienna. Enjoy Hallstadt AustriaHallstadt Austria

]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) Gardens Hallstadt Munich Vienna Weihenstgephen https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2019/7/munich-and-salzburg Fri, 05 Jul 2019 19:07:13 GMT Great Smokeys Mountains Nat Park part 2 https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2019/5/great-smokeys-mountains-nat-park-part-2 some more pics from the Smokies National Park  Enjoy Photos from Great Smokey National Park Photos from Great Smokey National Park Photos from Great Smokey National Park Photos from Great Smokey National Park Photos from Great Smokey National Park Photos from Great Smokey National Park Photos from Great Smokey National Park Photos from Great Smokey National Park Photos from Great Smokey National Park Photos from Great Smokey National Park

]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) great mountains national park smokey smokies wildflowers https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2019/5/great-smokeys-mountains-nat-park-part-2 Fri, 03 May 2019 18:53:48 GMT Great Smokey Mountains National Park https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2019/5/great-smokey-mountains-national-park I was fortunate to spend a week in mid-April in the Smokies at a photography workshop led by John Gerlach and Roger Trentham.  Enjoy

]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) gerlach great john mountains smokey smokies wildflowers https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2019/5/great-smokey-mountains-national-park Thu, 02 May 2019 21:15:22 GMT Texas Hill Country Wildflowers https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2019/4/texas-hill-country-wildflowers Just returned from visiting friends in Austin Texas and the spring wildflowers were in bloom.  Visited Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and area around Marble Falls.  Bluebonnet ,  Winecup, Large Buttercups, Indian Paint Brush, Buttercups, Indian Blanket and Goldeney Phlox were in bloom.

]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) bluebonnet country hill indian paintbrush spring texas wildflowers https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2019/4/texas-hill-country-wildflowers Thu, 18 Apr 2019 15:43:25 GMT Spring in Keukenhof https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2019/3/spring-in-keukenhof With the start of spring brings back memories of visit to Keukenhof   If you are ever in the Netherlands during tulips blossoming, you have to visit Keukenhof.   enjoy 22 33 55 88 11 Tulips in Keukenhof Gardens11 Tulips in Keukenhof Gardens 1212 14 Keukenhof Gardens14 Keukenhof Gardens 1616 2020 2121 2727 30 Fields of Tulips Netherlands30 Fields of Tulips Netherlands 2525

]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) blossoming in keukenhof spring tulips https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2019/3/spring-in-keukenhof Wed, 20 Mar 2019 14:19:22 GMT Pics from US Virgin Island to escape the MidWest severe cold today https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2019/1/pics-from-us-virgin-island-to-escape-the-midwest-severe-cold-today With the temperatures tonight in the negative teens;   I thought of sharing St Thomas U.S.V.I.St Thomas U.S.V.I. these winter pics from the US Virgin Islands.  Traveled there in January 2015. Half Moon Cay BahamasHalf Moon Cay Bahamas Sunset over Ft LauderdaleSunset over Ft Lauderdale St Thomas U.S.V.I.St Thomas U.S.V.I.

]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) islands us virgin https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2019/1/pics-from-us-virgin-island-to-escape-the-midwest-severe-cold-today Tue, 29 Jan 2019 18:33:18 GMT Love Greece https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2019/1/love-greece Love this pic from Village of Oia on island of Santorini in Greece.   see more via my web site under Greece.  enjoy

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]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) greece oia santorini https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2019/1/love-greece Thu, 24 Jan 2019 16:17:36 GMT Greece and Naples Italy https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2018/10/greece-and-naples-italy Back from a trip to Greece and Naples Italy.    Enjoy. Village of Oia on SantoriniVillage of Oia on Santorini

]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) greece pompeii santorini https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2018/10/greece-and-naples-italy Wed, 31 Oct 2018 20:34:26 GMT Portugal May 2018 https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2018/8/portugal-may-2018 Visited Portugal this May 2018.  Lisbon, Porto, Sintra,and Guimaraes.  Saw several places and gardens too.   enjoy Wisteria from Monserrate Palace and GardensWisteria from Monserrate Palace and Gardens

]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) alveleda da dauro guimaraes libson palace pena porto portugal quinta river valley https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2018/8/portugal-may-2018 Tue, 28 Aug 2018 18:37:37 GMT Pics from Oregon August 2018 https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2018/8/pics-from-oregon-august-2018 Recently traveled to Oregon earlier in August and thought I would share with you my pics.   Feel free to contact me letting me know your favorite. enjoy

]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) oregon https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2018/8/pics-from-oregon-august-2018 Sat, 25 Aug 2018 18:00:13 GMT Spring is coming, I hope https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2018/2/spring-is-coming-i-hope With the end of February I thought it would be proper to share some blooming tulips.  Taken in Keukenhof Gardens in the Netherlands.  enjoy

 

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]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) keukenhof spring tulips https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2018/2/spring-is-coming-i-hope Wed, 28 Feb 2018 23:01:07 GMT Utah and Colorado https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2017/10/utah-and-colorado Uploaded some pics from a trip to eastern Utah and Southwest Colorado    enjoy

]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) archers duragno goblin goosneck messa moab monument national park state utah valey valley verde https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2017/10/utah-and-colorado Thu, 26 Oct 2017 22:12:02 GMT over 2500 vistors to my web site https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2017/9/over-2500-vistors-to-my-web-site Thanks for all who have visited my website.  I now have approximately 2500 Visitors to my web site.   Glad you all have taken the time to see my pictures.  Picture is from the Portland Japanese Garden I took back in 2006 using a Nikon D70. Portland Japanese GardenPortland Japanese Garden

]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) d70 garden japanese nikon portland site web https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2017/9/over-2500-vistors-to-my-web-site Thu, 14 Sep 2017 19:07:19 GMT Spectacular Scandinavia and Its Fjords https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2017/8/spectacular-scandinavia-and-its-fjords Posted some pics from my recent trip to Scandinavia in particular Norway.   Enjoy

]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) fjords geiranger geirangerfjord norway scandinavia https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2017/8/spectacular-scandinavia-and-its-fjords Sat, 26 Aug 2017 21:32:40 GMT Zig Zag https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2017/4/zig-zag One of my favorite photos from a trip to Charleston SC this past March  enjoy mark

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]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) Carolina Charleston SC South alley sign street zag zic https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2017/4/zig-zag Sun, 30 Apr 2017 12:57:09 GMT Spring is hopfully around the corner. https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2017/1/can-not-wait-for-spring This past weekend the weather in the Midwest teased me.  Saturday high was around 62 and clear blue skies.  The gray skies are terrible.  Give me a nice 10F clear day anytime.  So I decided to share a picture I took in Netherlands several years ago.   Can not wait for my bulbs to appear.  Gives me reason to get outside and take some pics.   Enjoy.    11 Tulips in Keukenhof Gardens11 Tulips in Keukenhof Gardens

]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) Netherlands Spring Tulips flowers https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2017/1/can-not-wait-for-spring Mon, 23 Jan 2017 18:03:01 GMT Grizzly Bears in Denali National Park July 2011 https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2017/1/grizzly-bears-in-denali-national-park-july-2011 Today I was reviewing some of my pics from Denali National Park and thought I would share with you two grizzly bears we encountered.  They are a wonderful animal and I hope we never sport hunt them or place them on the endangered list.

]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) Alaska Bears Denali Grizzly https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2017/1/grizzly-bears-in-denali-national-park-july-2011 Sat, 14 Jan 2017 22:08:44 GMT nice view https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2016/12/nice-view Whenever I want to escape the gray winter days of the mid-west, I image this view.   enjoy Hotel Parador Costa RicaHotel Parador Costa Rica

]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) costa rica' https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2016/12/nice-view Tue, 27 Dec 2016 13:09:36 GMT Lighthouse in Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2016/12/lighthouse-in-peggys-cove-nova-scotia These last several gray days in the mid-west reminds me of this lighthouse in Peggy's Cove in Nova Scotia.   Enjoy   Mark Peggy's Cove Lightstation, Nova ScotiaPeggy's Cove Lightstation, Nova Scotia

]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) Cove Nova Peggy's Scotia lighthouse https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2016/12/lighthouse-in-peggys-cove-nova-scotia Fri, 02 Dec 2016 14:46:33 GMT Happy Thanksgiving https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2016/11/happy-thanksgiving May this Thanksgiving be full of joy and peace for you and all those you love.   Mark

 

Pic from White Church in Elmore, Vermont White Church in Elmore, VermontWhite Church in Elmore, Vermont

]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) Church Elmore Thanksgiving Vermont White in https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2016/11/happy-thanksgiving Wed, 23 Nov 2016 22:30:27 GMT 2000 likes https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2016/11/2000-likes I now have 2000 likes on my photography web page.  thanks to all of you who support my sharing of my pictures.    mark Peggy's Cove, Nova ScotiaPeggy's Cove, Nova Scotia

]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) Cove Nova Peggy's Scotia boat old https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2016/11/2000-likes Sat, 05 Nov 2016 14:46:04 GMT New England, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2016/10/new-england-nova-scotia-and-new-brunswick Added some pictures in new featured folder from my trip to New England, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.   Traveled the last week of September and first 10 days in October 2 Head Harbor Lightstation, Campobello International ParkHead Harbor Lightstation, Campobello International Park 016.   enjoy

]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) Acadia Cove Fall Hamsphire Maine New Nova Peggys Scotia Vermont https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2016/10/new-england-nova-scotia-and-new-brunswick Thu, 27 Oct 2016 21:17:19 GMT Fall means migration for the Pelicans in Yellowstone https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2016/9/fall-means-migration-for-the-pelicans-in-yellowstone fall means fall migration like the pelicans in Yellowstone.  took this pic last July in Yellowstone.   Fall is my favorite time of year.   My wish is for you to embrace fall. Hayden Valley in Yellowstone National ParkHayden Valley in Yellowstone National Park

]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) fall migration pelicans yellowstone https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2016/9/fall-means-migration-for-the-pelicans-in-yellowstone Wed, 07 Sep 2016 14:46:57 GMT Sunrise at famed Amphitheater at Bryce National Park https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2016/8/sunrise-at-bryce-national-park Sunrise from famed Amphitheater at Bryce National Park.   Woke up several hours before sunrise and arrived at my spot around 30 mins before sunrise.  Then heard the rumble of two tour buses and the sound of people running to my area.  My wife kept guard to protect my tripod and location.    The shire beauty was worth it.  Bryce National Park UtahBryce National Park Utah enjoy.

 

]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) Amphitheater Bryce National Park Utah sunrise https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2016/8/sunrise-at-bryce-national-park Tue, 30 Aug 2016 21:26:29 GMT Sunset from Grouse Mountain near Vancouver BC https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2016/8/sunset-from-grouse-mountain-near-vancouver-bc One of my favorite sunsets:  Viewing the sunset from Grouse Mountain near Vancouver, BC

sunset view from Grouse Mountain near Vancouver BC One of my favorite sunsets pics. Sunset on top of Grouse Mountain near Vancouver BC

]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) BC Grouse Mountain Sunset Vancouver https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2016/8/sunset-from-grouse-mountain-near-vancouver-bc Tue, 23 Aug 2016 20:36:05 GMT Something old and something in bloom https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2016/8/something-old-and-something-in-bloom One of my favorite pics from a recent trip to Great Britain.    Taken from Sudeley Castle and Gardens near Stratford on Avon.  Enjoy. Sudeley Castle and Gardens; Great BritainSudeley Castle and Gardens; Great Britain

]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) Britain Castle Gardens Great Roses Sudeley and https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2016/8/something-old-and-something-in-bloom Mon, 22 Aug 2016 04:36:09 GMT They grow Sunflowers big in Alaska https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2016/8/they-grow-sunflowers-big-in-alaska As Sunflowers are blooming in Central Illinois, thought I would share a pair of big Sunflowers from Alaska.   enjoy

Sunflowers in AlaskaSunflowers in Alaska

]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) Alaska Sunflowers https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2016/8/they-grow-sunflowers-big-in-alaska Wed, 17 Aug 2016 20:30:38 GMT Misty Fjords National Monument 5 year anniversity https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2016/8/misty-fjords-national-monument-5-year-anniversity One of my favorite pictures from Misty Fjords National Monument trip.  Hard to believe it was 5 years ago today.   Enjoy Rudyerd Bay Misty FjordsRudyerd Bay Misty Fjords

]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) Alaska Fjords Misty Monument National https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2016/8/misty-fjords-national-monument-5-year-anniversity Wed, 10 Aug 2016 13:58:17 GMT Train near the Bow River. Location near Banff Canada https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2016/8/train-near-the-bow-river-location-near-banff-canada Hiking several years ago in Canadian Rockies near Banff and came across this train near the Bow River

One of my favorite pics. Bow River Banff National Park Alberta Canada July 2006Bow River Banff National Park Alberta Canada July 2006

]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) Banff Bow Canadian River Rockies Train https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2016/8/train-near-the-bow-river-location-near-banff-canada Fri, 05 Aug 2016 15:55:17 GMT Red Barn at Walnut Grove Farm https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2016/5/red-barn-at-walnut-grove-farm Beautiful Red Barn at Walnut Grove Farm near Knoxville, Illinois

18- Walnut Grove Farm18- Walnut Grove Farm

]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) Barn Farm Grove Knoxville Red Walnut https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2016/5/red-barn-at-walnut-grove-farm Tue, 31 May 2016 15:41:59 GMT Eagle near Middle Fork Nature Perserve https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2016/5/eagle-near-middle-fork-nature-perserve My wife and I went hiking the morning of May 22nd and came across an Eagle nest and saw this proud bird fairly close.   enjoy

]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) Eagle Fork Illinois Middle Nature Perseve https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2016/5/eagle-near-middle-fork-nature-perserve Sun, 22 May 2016 19:16:28 GMT Reached 1500 likes and views https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2016/4/reached-1500-likes-and-views I have reached over 1500 visitors to my web site.  My goal is for you to enjoy my pics from around the states and the world.  Hopefully you will find one to purchase too.  So thanks for the encouragement from your views and comments.  

]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) Box Flower Italy Window on sill https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2016/4/reached-1500-likes-and-views Sat, 30 Apr 2016 16:31:16 GMT Mystery Man on the Grand Promedade https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2015/11/mystery-man-on-the-grand-promedade This is a photo is one of my favorites from Hot Springs National Park.  One early AM there was fog in the park and decided to try my luck with some pictures since it was two days prior to Halloween.   Enjoy.   Mark Mystery Man Halloween Grand Promenade -Mystery Man Halloween Grand Promenade -One of my favorite pictures from my Artist in Residency in Hot Springs National Park. One day there was a heavy fog and decided to venture out for some pics. What made this unique it was two days prior to Halloween. Enjoy

]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) Grand Hot National Park Promenade Springs and fog man mystery https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2015/11/mystery-man-on-the-grand-promedade Wed, 11 Nov 2015 20:35:52 GMT 33rd Annual Art Fair, Craft League of Champaign-Urbana https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2015/11/33rd-annual-art-fair-craft-league-of-champaign-urbana Hope to see you this weekend at the 33rd Annual Art Fair of Craft League of CU at Urbana Civic Center

]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2015/11/33rd-annual-art-fair-craft-league-of-champaign-urbana Mon, 09 Nov 2015 22:33:11 GMT Posted Pics from Spring 2015 Trip to Holland and Belgium https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2015/5/posted-pics-from-spring-2015-trip-to-holland-and-belgium 33Countryside near Keukenhof and Amsterdam Netherlands

]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) Holland Keukenhof Netherlands Tulips https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2015/5/posted-pics-from-spring-2015-trip-to-holland-and-belgium Tue, 26 May 2015 18:47:23 GMT Spring is Coming https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2015/3/spring-is-coming

]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) Sciotland Spring Tullips https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2015/3/spring-is-coming Sun, 08 Mar 2015 00:21:39 GMT Spring will come https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2015/2/spring-will-come Cherry Blossoms Cherry Blossoms at University of Illinois Japanese Garden

]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) blossoms cherry spring https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2015/2/spring-will-come Fri, 20 Feb 2015 21:56:53 GMT Grace Kelly's Rose from Rose Garden in Monte Carlo https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2015/2/grace-kellys-rose-from-rose-garden-in-monte-carlo Rose Grace Kelly's Rose Garden Monte CarloRose Grace Kelly's Rose Garden Monte Carlo

]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) Carlo Grace Kelly Monte Rose https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2015/2/grace-kellys-rose-from-rose-garden-in-monte-carlo Sun, 08 Feb 2015 16:39:44 GMT Climbing El Capitan https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2015/1/climbing-el-capitan Hearing about Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgenson climbing El Capitan yesterday thought I would post a picture to share.  enjoy.  mark Yosemite National Park CaliforniaYosemite National Park CaliforniaEl Capitan in the foreground

]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) Capitan El Yosemite and https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2015/1/climbing-el-capitan Thu, 15 Jan 2015 21:27:32 GMT Merry Christmas and New Year https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2014/12/merry-christmas-and-new-yearp  

Looking back as I celebrate the past year, I am blessed with the ability to travel and share with you my photographs; but the most memorable of times have been with family and friends.  

 

All my best to you this holiday and for the coming New Year.    Mark and Monica Denali Mountain RangeDenali Mountain Range

]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) Denali https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2014/12/merry-christmas-and-new-yearp Tue, 23 Dec 2014 22:18:17 GMT New Pics from Italy https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2014/11/new-pics-from-italy Recently posted some new pics from Italy this past spring and fall.  enjoy  mark Grand Canal in Venice

]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) Italy https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2014/11/new-pics-from-italy Thu, 13 Nov 2014 21:08:02 GMT Fall Pics from Michigan https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2014/10/fall-pics-from-michigan traveled to Michigan the 5 to 13 of October and the fall colors were fantastic.   The colors were so dramatic and the weather was great so little if any changes ere needed in PSE.    Enjoy them.   mark

]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) MIchigan fall https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2014/10/fall-pics-from-michigan Sun, 26 Oct 2014 23:25:16 GMT Michigan fall colors https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2014/10/michigan-fall-colors Maple in full colors in MichiganMaple in full colors in Michigan Enjoying the peak fall colors in UP Michigan

]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) Fall Michigan in https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2014/10/michigan-fall-colors Fri, 10 Oct 2014 20:34:54 GMT Free Shipping Sale August 18th -20th https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2014/8/free-shipping-sale-august-18th--20th Zenfolio is having a free shipping sale from August 18th to 20th.   Even if not interested in purchasing a photo; check out my web site because i have added numerous new photos over the past month or so.   mark Gardens of La Pietra near Florence

]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2014/8/free-shipping-sale-august-18th--20th Sun, 17 Aug 2014 16:15:43 GMT Spring is coming https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2014/2/spring-is-coming Cherry Trees in Bloom, Japanese Gardens UIUCCherry Trees in Bloom, Japanese Gardens UIUC

]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) Cherry trees in bloom https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2014/2/spring-is-coming Sat, 01 Feb 2014 14:33:57 GMT Name the Artist https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2014/1/name-the-artist

]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2014/1/name-the-artist Sun, 12 Jan 2014 18:48:05 GMT Wishing Merry Christmas and happy New Year https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/12/wishing-merry-christmas-and-happy-new-year "The High One" Mt. Denali"The High One" Mt. Denali

]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) Alaska Denali McKinley Mt The High One https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/12/wishing-merry-christmas-and-happy-new-year Wed, 25 Dec 2013 17:38:41 GMT Best Chicken Soup ever https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/12/best-chicken-soup-ever Chicken AlaskaChicken AlaskaBest home made chicken soup in Alaska.

]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/12/best-chicken-soup-ever Sun, 22 Dec 2013 12:10:04 GMT random pics https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/11/random-pics Added some random pics.   Several from the campus of UIUC and locally.   enjoy them and after the weather today anything is possible.

]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) UIUC Union campus weather https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/11/random-pics Sun, 17 Nov 2013 20:40:49 GMT New Pics from Alaska https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/11/new-pics-from-alaska just posted some new pics from a fall trip to Alaska.   check them out.  mark Humpback Whale off the coast of Juneau

]]> [email protected] (Mark David Photography) Alaska Humpback Juneau Whale off https://markdavid.zenfolio.com/blog/2013/11/new-pics-from-alaska Mon, 04 Nov 2013 02:33:57 GMT