Matt Payne

Kline, de Kooning, and centuries of Ebru artists worked hard to produce what a Norway harbor does on its own. Straight photography, no manipulation, same destination. The water doesn't know it's making art.

They are really cool birds for sure!!!

Pretty amazing to see in person too!

Thank you

Sorry I thought you were suggesting you'd want to come on the podcast... there's a pitch form. =)

A majestic sea eagle takes flight above a sun-kissed fjord in Norway.

"Lord of the Fjord" A majestic sea eagle takes flight above a sun-kissed fjord in Norway. #wildlifephotography

Never uncouth to mention. PS have a pitch form on my website

Right back at you =)

Nice ones here, Eric :-)

Right on =) if you like nerding out about photography, you found a good one.

Hehe, my wife came up with that when I created the podcast in 2017. =)

Bright green gecko with red spots and blue eyes perched on a green plant bud against a blurred natural background.

This week on F-Stop Collaborate and Listen, Colleen Parker joins Matt Payne to explore playful photography!
✨ Embrace your spark
✨ Navigate social media
✨ Find YOUR "why" What keeps YOUR photography fresh?
#PhotographyPodcast #FStopCollaborateListen #StayInspired

Snow-covered pine trees stand in a misty forest clearing with soft sunlight filtering through the fog.

Two bare trees stand in a foggy, snow-covered landscape with muted visibility and soft light.

Two bare trees stand illuminated in a snowy landscape with dense dark forest in the background at night.

Small pine trees casting long shadows on a smooth snow-covered landscape at sunrise.

Four frames from Yellowstone this winter. Cold, heat, silence, and biology colliding in one place. The park has a way of making you feel like a very small, very lucky witness.

Awesome work as always, Martin...

You made the most of that dreary day! =)

When an alpine lake decides to redecorate for winter and goes full abstract.

Just freeze, crack, refreeze… and a little alpine drama.
Dream Lake, Colorado

Here are four scenes from Yellowstone: calm forests, steaming ground, and resilient lodgepole pines thriving in winter with fire's help.

Thank you =)

Thank you for checking them out =)

A lone bison grazing on a snowy plain near a tall, leafless tree under a pale winter sky.

Close-up of a frozen waterfall with icicles and snow-covered rocks creating a textured icy surface.

Snow-covered forest with tall, thin, leafless trees standing in a misty winter landscape.

A narrow, winding stream cuts through a snow-covered landscape with bare trees fading into fog.

New photographs from my recent Yellowstone workshop are now available! I had a blast co-leading this workshop with Kathy Lichtendahl for Muench Workshops - we explored so many amazing locations and really got lucky with frosty and foggy conditions. It was a real treat to say the least!

A black and white infrared photograph of Lake Manly in Death Valley before dawn, showcasing alpenglow and its reflection.

A black and white infrared photograph of Lake Manly in Death Valley before dawn, showcasing alpenglow and its reflection.

YouTube video by Matt Payne Embrace Imperfection and Creative Limitations in Photography

I had the pleasure of talking to @mattpaynephoto.bsky.social on his show. We had an interesting conversation about photography how it can go beyond the artistic and become a lifestyle. Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=e44w...

Thank you :)

Soft pink sunrise light illuminates the top of a mountain in Norway in winter.

Pretty hard to beat winter arctic light... the soft glow makes minimalistic compositions so enjoyable to pursue. #landscapephotography

First light on a mountain in Norway.

Having a blast leading this workshop in Norway this week... great light so far!

Cheers =)

Thanks... ferns are pretty amazing, eh?

Dense grove of slender aspen trees with bright yellow autumn leaves against dark forest background.

Tall aspen trees with white bark stand densely in a forest illuminated by golden autumn leaves and surrounded by brown ferns.

Dense forest of slender trees with golden autumn leaves against a muted background.

A dense grove of tall aspen trees with bright yellow autumn leaves against a blue lake.

A few aspen scenes made during blue hour.

Late light softens contrast, drains color, and lets the white bark stand out naturally.

One of my favorite times to photograph aspens, right after the obvious moment passes.

Thanks!

View of rugged mountain terrain with sharp, angular rock formations and deep crevices.

A bright white peak stands out amid dark, rugged mountain ridges under a gray sky.

A winding river snakes through a barren, dark landscape with contrasting light patches on the left side.

Still water perfectly mirrors rugged mountain slopes in a serene desert landscape under soft lighting.

Four black and white moments from Death Valley.

Without color, form and texture take over. Light defines shape, shadows add weight, and the landscape feels stripped down to essentials.

A place that doesn’t need embellishment.