Mark Coulter and Family

Just a place to share stuff.

Mark

I am a retired computer programmer. I like camping, hiking, and before my knees got bad backpacking.

My First Sunset Photos

About two weeks ago (February 2, 2020) Cindy and I were returning home, we saw a big brilliant orange ball in the sky. By the time we got the marina close to home the sun had disappeared behind the horizon. I saw the potential for a great sunset photograph. We have had a lot of days and nights with …

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4 years ago

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My Bridge Challenge

Dents Run Covered Bridge I challenged my daughter-in-law to take some photos of a bridge close to where she lives. The whole purpose of this challenge it to help both of us to improve our photographic skills. It is not a competition but a common way for both of us to learn. I was going to pick a bri…

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5 years ago

Photography Egg Challenge

Photography Egg Challenge

I received a new camera for Christmas. Now I have to justify getting it with some awesome photographs, need to keep the wife happy. I have been watching a lot of YouTube videos on photography. The following video sounded like a good exercise for me to accomplish and Joe makes sense with what he is t…

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5 years ago

Dematus at The Hard Rock Cafe

Over My Dead Body opened, followed by Dematus, then Lexa Terrestial, and ending with the main act September Morning. I am very partial to Dematus, well they are family. Over My Dead Body Dematus September Morning Here are a couple photos from after the show! I had fun, most of the music is not my fa…

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5 years ago

Long Week With Brian and Jessica

Brian and Jessica have a band, Dematus, the band performed at the Pittsburgh Hard Rock Cafe December 8th. Brian and Jessica treated us with a visit and lunch at Dave and Busters. It was Brian's Employer's Christmas Party, so while he went to the party we ate lunch. The food was pretty good. We had s…

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5 years ago

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My Dog Rocket

I have a Belgium Malinois. He is not the perfect pet for a home. Malinois's need a job to do and lots of exercise. He is a great companion. We did not get him as a puppy, we rescued him from a high kill shelter in California. So he has some issues we are working on. He can be antagonistic and a bull…

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5 years ago

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2019-09-05 Back In Maryland

My plane arrived early and traffic is bad, so I am waiting in the USO in the airport. It has been three months and one day since I have been home. I have spent the last two weeks in Idaho and Utah visiting family. Dawn, Roan, Mark, Angela, Robert (dad), Rose (mom), Belinda, and Coral My siblings and…

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5 years ago

2019-08-25 Pineview Reservoir

I am visiting family before I return home. We headed out for a picnic at Pineview Reservoir close to Huntsville Utah. They had fun in the water while I relaxed in the shade. David grilled up some bratwursts and sauteed some mushrooms and onions. We had a good lunch. Mark…

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5 years ago

2019-08-24 Cota and Rex

My oldest son has these two wonderful German Shepherd Dogs. Rex is starting to show signs of old age. It is good to see them both still healthy, playful, and doing well. Joshua takes great care of his companions. Rex is the older of the two. Cota is short for Dakota. Mark…

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5 years ago

2019-08-23 Seattle to Salt Lake City

My 1:35 am flight to Seattle did not leave until 2:05 am, at least I got some sleep on the airplane. (I think I slept most of the flight.) The next leg of the flight we got to see Mt. Rainier. I must of fell asleep shortly after that for the next thing I know the stewardess flight attendant woke me …

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5 years ago