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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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Thank you sir =)

11.03.2026 19:29 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Stockfish racks, Lofoten. Same process since the 12th century: hang the cod, let the Arctic air do the work. Most of it still ends up in Italy. A thousand years of the same solution to the same problem. Still works.

11.03.2026 17:01 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

That second image is particularly nice.

10.03.2026 21:59 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks dude, hope you have been doing well!

10.03.2026 21:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Sunset casting warm hues over rocky cliffs and dense evergreen forest in a mountainous landscape.

Sunset casting warm hues over rocky cliffs and dense evergreen forest in a mountainous landscape.

Sunlight filters through dense autumn trees in a misty forest, highlighting golden leaves and bare branches.

Sunlight filters through dense autumn trees in a misty forest, highlighting golden leaves and bare branches.

Bare tree branches covered in fresh snow during a heavy winter snowfall.

Bare tree branches covered in fresh snow during a heavy winter snowfall.

A serene waterfall cascading into a shallow pool surrounded by large rocks and lush greenery in a misty forest setting.

A serene waterfall cascading into a shallow pool surrounded by large rocks and lush greenery in a misty forest setting.

This week on F-Stop: An engaging chat with Ohio photographer Jeffrey Tadlock
We explore:

✨ Imposter syndrome for photographers
✨ Building a creative ecosystem
✨ The power of local insights

Hit play and tell us: What keeps YOU inspired in your photography journey? #Photography #Creativity #FStop

10.03.2026 15:00 πŸ‘ 44 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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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‘ 119 πŸ” 15 πŸ’¬ 3 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‘ 41 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‘ 115 πŸ” 19 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

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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‘ 130 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you =)

24.02.2026 03:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

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‘ 28 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 :)

07.02.2026 11:47 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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