Photography is one of those things I just kinda fell into, so to say. After a trip in 2002 across the country for the first time, and seeing the amazing things that my eyes beheld, I knew I had to learn how to best capture those moments so others could see at least a fraction of the beauty in that moment. So much of photography is simply that - capturing a moment, a feeling, and one picture may mean something totally different to the eyes that behold it. My life goal is to visit all the National Parks in the United States. To date, I've been to all 50 states and 47 out of 63 National Parks.
Some of my work on here can be licensed through Getty Images
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Countries I've visited:
Canada
Mexico
Guatemala
Belize
St. Maarten
Peru
Thailand
Vietnam
Cambodia
Egypt
Kenya
Tanzania
Zanzibar
Iceland
New Zealand
Scotland
Costa Rica
The Netherlands
Austria
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- JoinedFebruary 2006
- OccupationTeacher
- HometownElbridge, NY
- Current citySkaneateles, NY
- CountryUnited States
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THIS IS MY FIRST TESTIMONIAL, I AM NEW TO FLICKR BUT YOUR WORK MAKES ME EXCITED TO SEE AND LEARN MORE--THANKS FOR SHARING. KEN
your high quality of photography inspires me, Thank you for adding me as a friend!
Your Flickr River photos are just breathtaking. They are a joy to look at and an inspiration to aspire to. Bravo!
Amazing nature/landscape photographer and just all around nice guy who gives great words of encouragement, and btw some of the places you have been too are gorgeous!! Keep up the Amazing Work!!
Matt unknowingly changed my life so much for the better. After seeing Banff on a map in search of a place to visit over Memorial Day, I did a search on Flickr. Matt's "Cool Blue" picture popped up, my jaw dropped, and plans were made immediately. His entire photostream can be used as an inspiration of places to visi… Read more
Matt unknowingly changed my life so much for the better. After seeing Banff on a map in search of a place to visit over Memorial Day, I did a search on Flickr. Matt's "Cool Blue" picture popped up, my jaw dropped, and plans were made immediately. His entire photostream can be used as an inspiration of places to visit. Everything is so bright and vivid. Thanks so much for sharing, Matt! I can't wait to see what else you come up with on your wild adventures!
Read lessMatt is, without a doubt, one of the best nature photographers on Flickr. I love nature photography and I'm always rewarded by visiting his photostream. He not only travels to great locations, but brings back images that inspire and amaze me. You do great work and I feel lucky I came across your photos. Keep up… Read more
Matt is, without a doubt, one of the best nature photographers on Flickr. I love nature photography and I'm always rewarded by visiting his photostream. He not only travels to great locations, but brings back images that inspire and amaze me. You do great work and I feel lucky I came across your photos. Keep up the good work.
Read lessThere are some seriously brilliant and inspirational images in Champy's gallery here on Flickr. He has captured the magic in so many of the beautiful places to visit in North America.
Picture for picture, champy1013's wilderness photography matches the very best on flickr or anywhere else.