Life must be lived and curiosity kept alive. One must never, for whatever reason, turn his back on life.
—Eleanor Roosevelt

Mark Oatney's nature photography is exploring new heights, such as this vine maple and douglas fir in Oregon. From fungi for National Geographic to other assignments in Mali and India, Mark has a keen eye for the small details that are truly down-to-earth.

In an article in American Photo, Miranda Crowell relates one such journey:

He spent several hours shooting in the area before a patch of light and some flowers caught his eye. There he crawled to discover an unexpectedly photogenic star, the checkered beetle.

Watch as Journal E captures the essence of his work.

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