Mark Bergsma - photographic artist

Were water clarity is in it’s prime…

The way back machine…. The Tulip salmon seining in Boundary Bay 1938. Photo by Bert Huntoon. These deckhands must have had arms of steel from hand hauling that net back on board!

While I was watering…

So I was walking along the trail with my camera set for two second exposures. About one and every 100 images is worth featuring. Enjoy this moment of intentional camera movement. 

It’s pretty amazing that you can create images from just typing in a description of what needs to be illustrated. It does take on a creative approach with regards to personal taste and decision making. Using the tools provided really help control end results. With some fancy technical work, very acceptable prints can be made as large as 40 x 60. 😍

Some recent backcountry eye candy!! Definitely worth a shot!

"Performers In An Island Theater" is one of my favorite images of Madrona trees from the San Juan Islands. It was captured about 30 years ago. Since then, time has taken its toll on this stately and beautiful example. https://www.markbergsma.com/warehouse/art_print_products/performers-in-an-island-theater?product_gallery=30075&product_id=2078090

My 2 besties… Bev & Bella

ICM… intentional camera movement 😍

“Elemental Observation” - Moonset in Cabo with fisherman… New release, https://www.markbergsma.com/warehouse/art_print_products/elemental-observation?product_gallery=47116&product_id=6347672

Introducing a favorite of mine. 😍 "Monday, Monday" seemed like a great title for this foggy and moody image. I can faintly hear the Mamas And The Papas singing that iconic hit from the 60’s. - https://mailchi.mp/a582372233ff/monday-monday-seemed-like-a-great-title-for-this-foggy-and-moody-image-i-can-faintly-hear-the-mamas-and-the-papas-singing

Just from a recent hike! Almost 3000 vertical feet and 12 miles! My feet took the punishment well!

Some Summer Magic! On the boat again in the San Juan Islands brings a gigantic smile to Bev’s face❤️😍!

“Heartbeats Of The Pacific” ~ In 1980 I made a life-changing choice to become a photographer. I was starting from ground zero. Suddenly, I realized I knew very little. My life seemingly became an experiment. Alchemy, test tubes, white coats, and safety glasses drifted into and out of the dreamlike runway to my future. I have been actively pursuing artful photographic images since 1980. My over-active ego began to believe I could be the next Ansel Adams (of course, this never came to be). In the summer of 1987, I was on a coastal trip with another photographer friend. He introduced me to Shi-Shi Beach, Rialto Beach, 2nd Beach, and Ruby Beach. The sounds of the surf were enrichingly soothing. During many treasured moments on this tour, I never realized how grounding they were until I returned to Bellingham. I printed some contact sheets of my efforts at 2nd Beach. I mysteriously felt different and connected with my work. I had captured “Heartbeats Of The Pacific.” My confidence was beginning to feel renewed.

More info:::: Prints available on my website. See Link in bio.

“Heartbeats Of The Pacific” ~ In 1980 I made a life-changing choice to become a photographer. I was starting from ground zero. Suddenly, I realized I knew very little. My life seemingly became an experiment. Alchemy, test tubes, white coats, and safety glasses drifted into and out of the dreamlike runway to my future. I have been actively pursuing artful photographic images since 1980. My over-active ego began to believe I could be the next Ansel Adams (of course, this never came to be). In the summer of 1987, I was on a coastal trip with another photographer friend. He introduced me to Shi-Shi Beach, Rialto Beach, 2nd Beach, and Ruby Beach. The sounds of the surf were enrichingly soothing. During many treasured moments on this tour, I never realized how grounding they were until I returned to Bellingham. I printed some contact sheets of my efforts at 2nd Beach. I mysteriously felt different and connected with my work. I had captured "Heartbeats Of The Pacific." My confidence was beginning to feel renewed.

More info: https://www.markbergsma.com/warehouse/art_print_products/heartbeats-of-the-pacific?product_gallery=47116&product_id=6874749 #!

“Master Key” - It’s all about timing! AI generated 😳😳😳😳

“Enduring Adaptations” - https://www.markbergsma.com/warehouse/art_print_products/enduring-adaptations?product_gallery=47116&product_id=6993099

Tropical abstract for the FIRST day of Summer. It’s warm even in the shade! ❤️❤️❤️

I captured over 600 images for just this ONE Northern Lights image. Some newly released richly toned Black and White work is included. - https://mailchi.mp/48e73ebe2040/northern-lights-and-other-new-releases

Stepping into the way back machine! Bev and I visited Martha's Vineyard to see our friend Carol Beecher in September 2013. We had a great time there and even visited John Belushi's grave site. Lucy Vincent's beach and the Edgartown Lighthouse were great places to pause. I have to say that the ambiance there was similar to being in the San Juan Islands. It's a beautiful place.

During A winter snowshoe climb to Huntoon Peak and Artist Point I captured some eye candy for my website. The feeling of vastness comes to mind in this image. Help me decide whether color or Black and White is the best… Opinion??

38 years ago on this day we officially tied a knot with fond “I Do’s” on a boat call the Skua in Chuckanut Bay! We think that from that loving day boating would be a big part our future, and it truly has been an awesome adventure with an abundance of fun and love. We have been boating in the San Juan Islands for 35 of those years. We were actually going to go out this weekend for our anniversary, but the rain told us to stay home. Love you so much Beav.

Dipping into my AI brushes... The first image was created from the "original" photograph (second image).

“Does anybody really know what time it is?”

“The Magnificent Seven”

Gettin’ a little more free-form in my creative control…