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Matt Payne

@mattpaynephoto

Full-time Nature Photographer, Host of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen Podcast, Muench Workshops Pro. https://www.mattpaynephotography.com/page/quick-links/

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Hard frost plus low tide plus sunrise. A mountain possibly lit from the inside. A wave at 350mm. Telephoto alpenglow at blue hour.
Four frames, one trip, Lofoten Islands. Norway doesn't mess around.

10.03.2026 13:01 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

09.03.2026 15:02 πŸ‘ 37 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

They are really cool birds for sure!!!

06.03.2026 23:10 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Pretty amazing to see in person too!

06.03.2026 23:10 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you

06.03.2026 23:10 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

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

06.03.2026 16:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A majestic sea eagle takes flight above a sun-kissed fjord in Norway.

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

06.03.2026 16:03 πŸ‘ 108 πŸ” 17 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0

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

06.03.2026 15:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Right back at you =)

04.03.2026 14:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Nice ones here, Eric :-)

04.03.2026 14:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

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

03.03.2026 22:39 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

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

03.03.2026 19:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Bright green gecko with red spots and blue eyes perched on a green plant bud against a blurred natural background.

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

03.03.2026 14:00 πŸ‘ 52 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
Snow-covered pine trees stand in a misty forest clearing with soft sunlight filtering through the fog.

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 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.

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.

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.

02.03.2026 16:05 πŸ‘ 21 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Awesome work as always, Martin...

27.02.2026 15:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

You made the most of that dreary day! =)

27.02.2026 15:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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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

24.02.2026 04:59 πŸ‘ 32 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Here are four scenes from Yellowstone: calm forests, steaming ground, and resilient lodgepole pines thriving in winter with fire's help.

24.02.2026 16:02 πŸ‘ 129 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you =)

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Thank you for checking them out =)

22.02.2026 23:59 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A lone bison grazing on a snowy plain near a tall, leafless tree under a pale winter sky.

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.

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.

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.

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!

22.02.2026 17:39 πŸ‘ 162 πŸ” 16 πŸ’¬ 11 πŸ“Œ 1
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.

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

14.02.2026 14:59 πŸ‘ 27 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
Embrace Imperfection and Creative Limitations in Photography
Embrace Imperfection and Creative Limitations in Photography YouTube video by Matt Payne

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...

13.02.2026 15:47 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you :)

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

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

07.02.2026 08:00 πŸ‘ 54 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1
First light on a mountain in Norway.

First light on a mountain in Norway.

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

06.02.2026 20:50 πŸ‘ 45 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Cheers =)

04.02.2026 14:52 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks... ferns are pretty amazing, eh?

31.01.2026 20:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Dense grove of slender aspen trees with bright yellow autumn leaves against dark forest background.

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.

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.

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 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.

31.01.2026 19:00 πŸ‘ 71 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks!

31.01.2026 16:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0