Photos from Mark’s trips and vacations.
I grew up 30 just minutes from Punxsy but never experienced the fun and festivities of Punxsutawney Phil and Groundhog Day. In 2003, I decided to document all the crazy activities surrounding this world renown occasion. This video captures the residence of Phil (the Punxsy library), the members of the Inner Circle with […]
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February 2nd – the magical day when the world’s attention turns to a little town in western Pennsylvania where an over sized rodent predicts whether spring will arrive early. I had the opportunity to witness the fun and festivities in 2003. My goal was to capture the essence of the celebration in just one
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University Hospitals of Cleveland is pleased to announce that four scenic photographs by Mark Madere have been accepted for exhibition in the UH Employee & Volunteer Juried Art Show. Only 86 of the 200 entries submitted by University Hospitals employees and volunteers were accepted for display. Madere is an Ophthalmic Photographer at University Hospitals and
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Here’s a video I made for photos from the Terminal Tower observation deck – Sept. 25, 2010. The deck is open for viewing on Saturdays until Oct. 31, 2010. Order tickets online for $6.11. Have fun!
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The Mocha Monkey had a close encounter of the bizarre kind when he got caught up in the Carnaval parade in San Francisco’s Mission district in May. As a group of dancers passed by, one of the girls nabbed MM for a quick photo. Although it was love at first sight, MM quickly came back down
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During the Mocha Monkey’s May trip to San Francisco, he met the conductor of one of the city’s world famous cable cars. After a little “monkeying around,” the conductor allowed MM to operate the grip handle which propels the cable car. From MM’s brief cable car history lesson, he learned that San Francisco first put them in service
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This post is in recognition of The 60th Anniversary of the Korean War. The years 2010-2013 mark the 60th anniversary of the Korean War. June 25, 1950 through July 27, 1953. Photos can have a completely different “feel” depending on when they are taken. A night scene can have a
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Tortilla chips, bean bags, and beer bottles – oh, my! In a recent New York Times interview, travel photographer Robert Caplin shared some of his secrets on how to shoot like a pro on a shoestring budget. Read the article at: http://frugaltraveler.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/10/21/qa-tips-from-travel-photographer-robert-caplin/ Photos at left: Golden Gate Bridge – San Francisco, Bellagio Hotel – Las
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The Mocha Monkey was almost stranded overnight in a parking lot near the Golden Gate Bridge during his recent trip to San Francisco. After meeting his new friend, Stephanie Hernandez from New Mexico (pictured here), MM went to his car to get a late dinner. As he approached the park exit, he realized a gate
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Great photos don’t just happen. A skilled photographer is always on the lookout for an image that really stands out. Wherever he goes, he observes how light and shadow changes the appearance and “feel” of every scene. This photograph was taken along California Highway 1. A college friend and fellow photographer, Max Muir, and I were driving
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