Notes from the Woods

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Spring energy

Written by Mark

Born and raised in Detroit, c. 323 ppm CO2, Mark Graf is a Michigan photographer, naturalist, and diver whose muse is summoned by exploring the endless connections in nature; land, sea, and sky.

Sunday, April 16, 2006

Spring is always a great time of year for a nature photographer, as subject matter is literally erupting everywhere.   The entire season is full of energy and renewal.  Hopefully I can harness some of this energy into creating more intriguing imagery and discovering new opportunities and subjects.
New images will continue to appear in the gallery for months to come as the different cycles of spring complete.

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