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Mark Metternich
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p.1 #1 · Evocative Surge


The privilege of living on, and sharing the incredible Florida coastline causes me very frequent overwhelming episodes of gratitude!

No generative AI.

1. Leica SL2 - Laowa 9mm.
2. Same
3. Leica SL2 - Canon 70-200@270mm 1/8th sec.
4. Getting weird with the 9mm again. I LOVE that lens!





I've helped many get shots here, finally I got my own!







Recent sunrise with the 9mm.







Panning breakers in direct morning light, lights them up!







This is from my feet (only inches from the water) to almost straight up with the 9mm. The immense 135° angle is amazing, and I love trying new perspectives.




May 03, 2026 at 07:45 PM
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p.1 #2 · Evocative Surge


Just...beautiful...!


May 03, 2026 at 07:58 PM
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p.1 #3 · Evocative Surge


Those are amazing. If they don't win ToW I don't know what will. The second one in particular is dope. I recently sold my Laowa 11mm becuSe I could not make good use of it. Obviously die to lack of skills.


May 03, 2026 at 10:24 PM
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p.1 #4 · Evocative Surge


Incredibly meticulous description of the wave motion and its stream at artistic level


May 04, 2026 at 06:27 AM
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p.1 #5 · Evocative Surge


While all are spectacular....Number 2 is seriously over the top....Great set!!

Joel



May 04, 2026 at 06:49 AM
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p.1 #6 · Evocative Surge


Beautifully done, Mark! You are making the most of your Atlantic location.


May 04, 2026 at 09:08 AM
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p.1 #7 · Evocative Surge


Stunning photography Mark!
Dan



May 04, 2026 at 09:24 AM
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p.1 #8 · Evocative Surge


SO sorry if I have not been interacting much the last couple weeks. I had to move (just down the street to a condo) which kicked my tail!!! I have a workshop next week, and when I get back I will be much more consistent, especially checking out everyone's amazing work!

Ross Martin wrote:
Beautifully done, Mark! You are making the most of your Atlantic location.


Thank you very much Ross! Yes, I have been here for over 4 years now and have literally filled up many 4 - 8TB drives. I go out nearly every day (especially once Spring kicks in through fall) because of all the crazy thunderstorm light we get! It is my daily ritual to walk that 500 yards, to see the ocean every day to start my day. I thank God every day, and I am always blown away by the infinite variety. This morning it was at 3:45 AM! Low, low tide under moonlight, and thundering surf! Gratitude!




May 04, 2026 at 11:46 AM
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p.1 #9 · Evocative Surge


Masterful, Mark!


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p.1 #10 · Evocative Surge


Wonderful images Mark! The 9 mm lens sure is in very capable hands.

jacob



May 04, 2026 at 12:31 PM
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p.1 #11 · Evocative Surge


I'm subject to vertigo and #2 affects me...which, I truly believe, is due to this just being one incredible photo! I'd buy it for my home but I wouldn't drink cocktails around it. Love it!


May 04, 2026 at 02:37 PM
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p.1 #12 · Evocative Surge


Those are some cool images Mark - very engaging to look at, well done!


May 04, 2026 at 08:51 PM
Mark Metternich
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p.1 #13 · Evocative Surge




Al Trujillo wrote:
I'm subject to vertigo and #2 affects me...which, I truly believe, is due to this just being one incredible photo! I'd buy it for my home but I wouldn't drink cocktails around it. Love it!


A huge thank you. Yeah I guess there’s a lot of movement in that one! That 9 mm is so awesome to work with. And I found a company that has ND filters behind the lens for when the sun’s coming up.



May 08, 2026 at 06:38 PM
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p.1 #14 · Evocative Surge


You have really found the perfect lens for your vision Mark! So stunning!


May 17, 2026 at 05:32 AM
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p.1 #15 · Evocative Surge


You make magic out of a regular nice sunrise.


May 18, 2026 at 09:33 AM
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p.1 #16 · Evocative Surge


Great stuff as always Mark. Can't wait to see some of that 9mm from our PNW workshop.


May 18, 2026 at 02:43 PM
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p.1 #17 · Evocative Surge


Beautiful Mark, especially 1 and 2...Nice work and hope things are going better for you-


May 18, 2026 at 03:28 PM
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p.1 #18 · Evocative Surge


Wow… these are incredible. It’s amazing how water can look beautiful in so many different ways. The photos feel so immersive, like I’m standing in the middle of the waves watching the changing light in real life. And with the long exposure, the water looks so soft and flowing, almost like brush strokes in a painting. I could stare at these for a very long time. Truly a masterpiece.


May 20, 2026 at 10:26 PM







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