April 2021 - Mark Nissen

 

I was born in Wisconsin, living there my first 25+ years.  I moved to New Mexico for work, the next 34+ years.  My partner, Nicida,  and I moved here January of 2019, just before the pandemic hit.

My dad enjoyed photographing whenever we traveled.  I remember many evenings viewing slide shows.  That was my start.

I enjoyed a 30+ year career in photo instrumentation.   It is a non-contact measurement technique used in mechanical testing.  I have witnessed thousands of test items intentionally destroyed; providing measurements right up to the point of their demise.

My personal photography went on hold in the early days of digital.  After several years I jumped back in now shooting with a Canon 80D.

I enjoy shooting landscapes and anything else that catches my eye.  Nicida, and I are on a quest to photograph all the national parks, so far we have visited 20 of 63.

I write a blog of our travels, hikes, and other stuff.  My goal is to inspire you to go out and enjoy these places; if you cannot, you can at least come along on the ride www.northxsouthwest.blogspot.com

Enjoy my gallery - click here.