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Very important information if anyone wishes to purchase prints of my images!!

First, ALL of my images are for sale and can be purchased on any of the products that DA provides!

However, there may be some limitations as to sizes of final prints due to issues of image file sizes.

Secondly...the process of submitting files for print are quite complicated and tedious if they are done properly. Therefore, I will handle requests for prints of my images on a "per order" basis.

What that means is that I will not set up every one of my images for printing...I could be here for months doing nothing but preparing images for the printing process per DA requirements if I do it correctly to insure the best possible quality in a final print or product.

If you view one of my images that you would like to purchase as a print, magnet, calendar or any other product, simply send me a comment on that image and tell me what product or print size you would like to purchase and I will immediately prepare and upload the source image, made ready for your particular needs and notify you that it is ready and you may make your purchase at that time.

I have been reviewing DA's print program and there are an extreme amount of variables to be considered in the preparation of every individual product and image and print size. Far too many variables to simply set up every image I have available.

I could just upload and set everything up for printing of everything generically, but that would not provide a very quality product. If I handle print requests the way I have outlined here, I can guarantee a print/product that you will be pleased with.

Please contact me if you have any questions regarding this issue!

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My Apologies for upcoming MASSIVE upload!! :(

Journal Entry: Thu Oct 7, 2010, 7:30 PM
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  • A 3 PART VIDEO:

    PART 1
    IS SAMPLES OF ENVIRONMENTAL PORTRAITURE I HAVE DONE FOR OTHER PEOPLE, WITH EFFECTS AND MUSIC.

    PART 2
    IS SOME OF MY MOST FAVORITE IMAGES OF MY APPALOOSA CONCHO AND MYSELF SET TO THE SONG "MIDNIGHT RIDER".

    PART 3
    IS A SLIDESHOW WITH RODEO SHOTS CHOSEN TO FIT GARTH BROOKS' SONG "RODEO" AND CHOREOGRAPHED TO THE MUSIC WITH SOME REALLY COOL EFFECTS.

  • THIS IS A NICE LITTLE SLIDESHOW OF A LARGE VARIETY OF MY NATURE/WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY. NO MUSIC ON THIS ONE SO FIRE UP YOUR MUSIC PLAYER, PUT ON YOUR FAVORITE TUNES, GRAB SOME POPCORN THEN SIT BACK AND ENJOY THE SHOW!

  • THIS IS A SHORT VIDEO TAKEN AT THE END OF A WORKOUT IN THE PASTURE WITH MY APPALOOSA, CONCHO. WE ALWAYS ENDED OUR WORKOUTS WITH ONE, FULL SPEED SPRINT.

  • THIS IS A SHORT VIDEO TAKEN AT THE OREGON ZOO SEVERAL YEARS BACK OF MARCUS, A MALE GRAY WOLF AND I HAVING A CONVERSATION. I'M NOT SURE WHAT WE WERE SAYING, BUT IT WAS AN AWESOME EXPERIENCE JUST THE SAME. LISTEN CAREFULLY AND YOU CAN HEAR ME HOWLING AND MARCUS HOWLING BACK TO ME. VERY COOL TO WATCH!!

PHOTO REALISM


...and my absolute favorite!...

This is POWERFUL stuff!!
She has a few more incredible pieces not included here. Pay her a visit to enjoy them all!



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I apologize for swamping anyone with new uploads, but I am so far behind in posting my photos and I have so many people that are wanting to see some of them that over the next few nights I will be uploading MANY images!  Part of the reason is that I have done something different with many of these.  I have promised some examples of manipulating original images such as turning them into oil paintings, black and white, watercolors etc. so I will be uploading both the originals of some that I like best as well as several manipulated versions of them.  I'll group them together by putting thumbs in the comment sections.

Also, I have some images that are taken at fairly wide angles that I like the look of even though the subjects aren't really all that close/large in the image so I will be uploading a cropped version to make the subjects larger in the photo too.

Again, I am sorry if anyone feels overloaded with new images from me so please, feel free to comment/fave any that you feel the urge to and just skip over any that your lack of available time dictates that you have to.  No hard feelings at all on my part....believe me, I know the feeling!!

I am also very far behind on replying to comments and such again...especially in view of the fact that I got my first DD recently and HOLY MACKEREL, the comments that has generated!!  I've a lot of catching up to do and haven't been able to be here in too long now so I plan to dedicate the entire day on this Sunday to catch up as best as I can.
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:bulletyellow::bulletyellow::bulletyellow:  REGARDING MY LAST FEATURE :bulletyellow::bulletyellow::bulletyellow:

There is no way I could possibly feature the work of all the friends, new and old, that deserve to be here. :no:  All I can do is try to hit those that I can.  In order to get as many incredibly talented deviants highlighted here, I will mostly only include one or two of their deviations, but PLEASE PLEASE understand that they have so much more to offer than the little I show here.  If you can find any spare time at all, you owe it to yourselves to take a moment and visit their galleries!  I absolutely KNOW you won't be disappointed. :nod: :excited:

And, when you are done marveling at the works in my Main Feature, please don't forget to check out the "Photo Realism" featurette in my right sidebar!  You wouldn't want to miss this!  :D

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:star::star: WARNING!! :star::star:
Cuteness overload ahead!!

I want to start off with a few pieces guaranteed to make you go "Ahhh, that's SOOO cute!" Just to get you in the right frame of mind for the rest of this feature. :D
I found this deviant quite by accident, but I'm so glad I did. I hope you'll feel the same way.  :fingerscrossed:

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:gallery: MAIN FEATURE :gallery:
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WATER


CRITTERS


PLANTS
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SUNSETS/SUNRISES


AMAZING NATURE CAPTURES


LANDSCAPES


PAINTINGS/DRAWINGS
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RAPTORS
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MANIPULATIONS


Thank you all for checking out my feature journal.  To all of those I would love to have included here but wasn't able due to space limitations,
just let me say that I will try my best to do these more often now and I will get to you eventually...you have my word. :bow:


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Mark R. Dakin
Artist | Hobbyist | Photography
United States
:new::new:I have two slide shows I have created. One is a large sampling of my Nature, Wildlife and Landscape photography, and the other is a sampling of what I call "Environmental Portraiture" that I have done. So, if you'd like to enjoy either of them, fire up your music player, put on some of your favorite songs and follow either of these links to see some of my work in an entertaining slide show with special effects! :popcorn:

please keep in mind two things however.

(one) To reduce the size of these slide shows, the quality and resolution of the images has been reduced!

(two) These slide shows were made some time ago so the contact information on the first slide of the Environmental Portraiture slide show is no longer correct!


Nature, Wildlife, & Landscape slide show: [link]

Environmental Portraiture slide show: [link]

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Photography has been a life-long hobby for me. As a boy, on vacations with family, I remember being filled with wonderful feelings as I'd stand looking at whatever beautiful scene we'd come to admire. I also remember being saddened when it was time to leave. I wished I could have a magic knife that I could use to cut out a piece of the view to take home with me and enjoy forever.

It was only natural for me to make the connection with my "magic knife" and a camera! Now, I spend all the time I can "slicing" scenes from everywhere I go so I can share my visions with others.

Although I have dabbled with selling my images and shooting for pay, as in weddings and family portraits etc in the past, I have only recently set my mind to doing whatever I can to make it really go and get serious about starting a photography business.

About 5 years ago now, I made the jump from film to digital photography and have found the editing and creative possibilities to be a virtual "toy land"!

I have photographed landscapes, wildlife, weddings, formal and informal portraits, pet portraits, sports events and macro photography. I have an extensive library of these kinds of images in film format however they are in the keeping of my sister in Ohio. I will be trying to get them out here as soon as possible.

My digital library of quality images is now nearing the 60,000 mark. In the months to come, I'm sure I will increase that number rapidly.

Since my conversion to digital format, I have done scenics, animals, portraits and sporting events but for my own personal enjoyment, I seem to be drawn more to wildlife and macro photography and I have a vast number of excellent animal close-ups, flowers, insects and other subjects people often aren't able or take the time to see in such close detail.

I will be increasing my library of landscapes, waterscapes etc. on a continual basis...faster as spring and summer approaches and I have plans to travel to some other excellent locations in order to have access to a wider range of wildlife subjects and scenery.

If you look at my ID images, you'll see that I enjoy horseback riding but have gotten into a situation where I have no means to keep my horses and too much time devoted to my photography to maintain one. However, due to my love of horses, one of my favorite subjects to shoot is equestrian events of any type. I love shooting children's or adult's horse shows, gymkhanas, game shows and just about any competitions they might get involved in.

For a complete listing of the services I can provide, see my image titled Services List in my business graphics gallery. If you have any questions, please feel free to message me and if you have an up-coming event for yourself or your children or just need some portraiture done, I would be more than happy to discuss the possibility of working with you.

And of course, if you see any of my images (of which, this sampling is a very tiny part) that you just love, I'd be more than happy to provide you an enlargement to display in your home or office. If you don't see anything you like or something you would like in particular, feel free to ask as I probably have it in reserve or will make every effort to get it for you!

I also do digital manipulations of images to make totally new art. You can see some examples of this in my Manipulations gallery.

On an on-going basis, I will be adding to my galleries as quickly as I can, to give you all new images to browse and enjoy.

Thank you all!

Mark R. Dakin
Lone Wolf Photography

Current Residence:
5541 NE 72 Ave. #2
Portland, Oregon 97218
deviantWEAR sizing preference: large
Print preference: The larger the Better!
Favourite genre of music: County
Favourite photographer: Me!! Seriously, I don't really have just one, there are too many good ones. If I had to pick one...Art Wolfe.
Favourite style of art: Oil
Operating System: XP
MP3 player of choice: Media Player
Shell of choice: Abalone?
Wallpaper of choice: any of my really good photos
Skin of choice: skin for what?
Favourite cartoon character: Buggs Bunny
Personal Quote: May the brightest day of your past be the darkest day of your future!
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Ok, I haven't done many of these, but I can't resist here. When I first saw this image as a thumbnail, my jaw dropped and it...


I'm not very good at these, but this image demands being raved over so this critique had to happen. When I first opened this ima...

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You have been featured.
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I wish you a very Happy Birthday, dear Mark, and a beautiful upcoming year! :tighthug:

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*philippeL Jan 16, 2012  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
Happy Birthday, Mark! All the best :iconcheerplz:
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Happy birthday!!

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If you have a moment, can you check out my photography gallery? [link] Thank you.
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*midwolfy Jan 16, 2012  Hobbyist Digital Artist
Happy b day!! Lol, it's mine today to!!

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY Mark!!...:firelite-photo:

Outstanding images..Inspirational Comps!!!!

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happy birthday Mark dearest!:iconcakeplz::party:
wish you all the best!!:iconyummycakeplz::hug::love:

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Hello!:iconbummyballoonplz:
Happy early birthday!
May this year be your best ever!


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