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KIM COLE from JACKSONVILLE, FL, USA writes: August 29, 2005 at 14:25:41 I WAS RAISED IN LAURIUM. IT'S BEEN TWO YEARS SINCE I'VE BEEN BACK TO THE UP. YOUR PICTURES ARE GOING TO TO BRING ME BACK HOME! PALM TREES CAN GET OLD, BELIEVE IT OR NOT!!

Bob Mayra from Mount Pleasant, Mich, USA writes: August 14, 2005 at 22:32:55 Hi Mark! Just browsing sites and happened to find yours...Never knew you had such talent..fantastic..brings back memories

John Heikkinen from Sumner, WA, USA writes: July 29, 2005 at 23:44:30 Pasty.com is a wonderful way to experience memories from my childhood. Both of my parents were born and raised in the Peninsula. My siblings and I uunfortunaely were not as lucky. I feel at home when I visit. I love pasty. I cannot get enough.

Tony from Janesville, WI, USA writes: July 15, 2005 at 08:48:46 This is a very nice web site -- the historical subject photos are great. Thanks

amy mertens from panton, vt, USA writes: January 15, 2005 at 08:27:05 WoW Mark....I'm so impressed by your talent as a photographer! The beauty of the Keweenaw and it's ever changing moods were brilliantly captured by your lens...you certainly have an eye for composition and your work is inspiring! I would love to visit your gallery next summer during our annual pilgrimage to "God's Country".Take Care,Amy

Kathy Burrows from Pleasanton, CA, USA writes: January 4, 2005 at 20:53:20 These photos are positively gorgeous. My husband and I miss the U.P. very much and have decided to redecorate our bedroom with a U.P. theme. We are interested in photos of Aurora Borealis! We trust that you could take some stunning shots!

Jim Symons from St. Clair, MI, USA writes: January 3, 2005 at 16:48:56 I enjoyed your photography on your web site, do you have any snow removal equipment photos?

Annie (Raffaelli) Wieber from Plymouth, MI, USA writes: December 3, 2004 at 16:08:24 Mark, What a small world...I was looking for a gift for a "displaced Yooper" and found your site. What great photos!

Lynda from Lake Linden, MI, USA writes: November 29, 2004 at 19:29:55 I will take one of every thing!

Dolores {Gauthier} Fulcher from Columbus, OH, USA writes: November 22, 2004 at 15:36:15 Great Picture, brings back great memories!!!

Rhonda Robinson from Simpsonville, SC, USA writes: November 18, 2004 at 14:13:31 I'm from GA and only visited the UP twice but these pictures entice me to visit more often. More people from the South need to visit your gallery and your home state!

Sue Ann Krueger from Quincy, ca, USA writes: November 7, 2004 at 11:46:39 Beautiful pictures, looking for photos of Big Traverse Bay, with the fishing boats, Mt.Ripley Ski hill, or Rice Lake. Looking for a small pictorial for a xmas gift. can you help??

Jim Sweet from Cary, IL, USA writes: November 5, 2004 at 13:32:34 I was in the Copper Country at the beginning of Oct '04. Was in Calumet, Houghton, and Mich. Tech. doing genealogy research. I'll be telling others in my family to take a look at keweenawphotography.com as you capture the feeling of the area quite nicely. I also want to say that the folks in the UP are some of the most helpful and friendly people. I would like to say "Thank You" to all that helped me with my research.PS - I found your website through a link at pasty.com

Vincent from East Lansing, MI, USA writes: November 3, 2004 at 08:06:54 Found this website throught the goarmy.com site, when looking for an ROTC program to attend in Michigan. I enjoyed looking at unusual photos of Michgan Tech here.

Dale E Johnson from Wichita, MI, USA writes: October 26, 2004 at 13:25:43 I grew up in the Escanaba area. Your photos make me homesick for the U.P. Thanks for sharing your work. It's great!

Don Chevalier from Waterford, Mi., USA writes: September 28, 2004 at 00:33:36 Enjoyed the pictures of the four seasons inthe Copper Country. Thank you for sharing your good work!

Tricia (Gerbig) Sorensen from Richland Center, WI, USA writes: September 10, 2004 at 23:48:01 Oh my goodness, those pictures were absolutely beautiful...I went to school at Suomi and do those pictures ever bring back memories. Oh, yeah...I graduated from LLHHS 1996. Excellent photography.

Connie Thompson from Chassell, MI, USA writes: August 23, 2004 at 16:00:29 Beautiful pictures Mark! I was doing a search for your Bukovich hockey playing family and found your webpage. If anyone is interested in Copper Country Hockey History my webpage is: www.cchockeyhistory.org We are having a Hockey Expo here in Houghton Sept 23-26, 2004 celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the First Professional Hockey League formed right here in Hougthon Michigan! Stanley Cup, Gordie Howe, a Red Wings Alumni vs MTU pro alumni game --all will be here that weekend!!

Gary Clement from Libertyville, Il., USA writes: August 5, 2004 at 19:38:11 Pictures are very beautiful.

Tom Rivest from West Allis, Wi, USA writes: July 24, 2004 at 00:24:00 Great job!!! Sure do miss U.P. Thanks for sharing it with us

Frank Brewster from Kokomo, IN, USA writes: July 23, 2004 at 19:09:23 I really enjoy your photos. Met you briefly at the Chassell festival recently. Would like to purchase some of your photos in the near future.

morgan from west bloomfield, mi, USA writes: July 7, 2004 at 09:19:00 nice pictures i'll give you 100% keep up the good work!!!!!!!!!!your #1

Mike Olson from houghton, MI, USA writes: June 21, 2004 at 09:44:22 Hi Mark -- enjoyed visiting your site, everything looks great. But my dinky screen doesn't do your work justice. Hope to find you around town soon.

Ryan Kelly from Grand Rapids, MI, USA writes: June 20, 2004 at 13:37:58 My dad grew up in Chassel, but we all as a family live in Grand Rapids, MI. I'm my dad's oldest son and am in the Navy in Norfolk, VA. I haven't been up to Houghton since I was 14 (now 20) and miss it dearly. Truly the best place in da UP.LoL. Really awesome pictures Mark!!!

judy cooper from roseville, MI, United States writes: June 13, 2004 at 14:13:44 Hi! I enjoyed the site! I am convinced Im coming home!

Janel Levanen from Battle Ground, WA, USA writes: June 9, 2004 at 19:37:16 Hi Mark! Thanks for sharing all the beautiful pics of the Keweenaw! I have one from you of the bridge- always reminds me what I'm missing. Take Care.

Patrick Moore from Ellicott City, MD, USA writes: June 3, 2004 at 21:18:47 Thank you for the photos. It reminds me of home. Brrrrr

Robin McCarthy from Marquette, MI, USA writes: April 29, 2004 at 21:58:54 Hey Mark! Excellent web site. I'll be passing it along to friends for viewing. You'll have to come to Camp this summer and take some shots. There is a nest of Eagles I've not been fortunate to get a picture of.

John Van Orden from Scottsdale, AZ, USA writes: April 22, 2004 at 17:43:13 My father grew up in Houghton. My sisters and I spent some summers vacations at my grandfather's house in Houghton in the 1950's. We went back for the first time 2 years ago. We plan to return soon.

Matt from Trimountain, MI, USA writes: February 19, 2004 at 01:14:33 Very nice photography, just browsing through it helps one recollect upon what a nice area we live in. Thanks for such a wonderful display!

steve kimmel from mesa, az, USA writes: April 16, 2004 at 00:42:12 love the pictures was thinking on moving to mi know im sure, live in az now and hate the heat (the summers can kill)i looked all over for pic's & found yours thanks for the help

Nicole Korpela from newark, de, USA writes: February 4, 2004 at 12:43:38 hey mark...just browsin through your pictures..nice. hope all is going well with your picture business...the mall still hoppin? haha

Heidi Smythe from Houghton, MI, USA writes: January 12, 2004 at 19:05:22 Hey, I was looking up schools for photography and i ran across your site. You've captured some beautiful pictures of the Keweenaw. I was just wondering how you got started in photography and your business...I love it and would love to pursue a career in it. If you could email me some pointers or whatever you can I'd really appreciate it.

thomas peters from ishpeming, mi, USA writes: January 31, 2004 at 10:39:31 beautiful pictures,i used to live in lake linden,moved here in"74" but still miss the copper country.keep up the nice work.

Bill Veeser from Minneapolis, Mn, USA writes: December 28, 2003 at 20:00:05 I grew up in Houghton, moved to MN when I was 14. Your Pics brought back many nice memories. Thanks.

Al Modos from Livonia, MI, USA writes: November 25, 2003 at 09:49:42 Simply elegant..

Kathy Jackman-Hiltunen from Duluth, MN, USA writes: October 9, 2003 at 01:06:04 I grew up in Calumet but left there in 1975 but I still miss the drive to Copper Harbor, Brockway Mt., the lift bridge, the view in Eagle River, Jacob's Falls, and the fall colors which are spectacular. You have an eye for the natural beauty of the Peninsula.

Steve Jokela from Gainesville, FL, USA writes: October 8, 2003 at 13:10:21 Loved viewing your pics,i grew up in Pelkie,Mi but have not been there in about 10 years,never thought i would miss the snow but i miss all of the U.P.'s beauty,it truely is "Gods country"or is it "yooper's country" Thanks for refreshing my memory

Debbie Blom from Painesdale, MI, USA writes: September 30, 2003 at 12:52:43 Mark you have done a lot of work for me and I have never been disappointed. Everything you have done is just beautiful. Thank you so much. To everyone out there you will be more than pleased with his work! It's fantastic!

Dave Gilmore from Sherwood, OR, USA writes: September 12, 2003 at 20:16:02 Very nice web site and even better photography! I was born in the UP and in my heart I'm a Yooper all the way. My dad is buried in Winona. I enjoy the fall scenes mostly. Dave Gilmore www.photovistas.com

Norbert Haas from Lincoln, NE, USA writes: August 23, 2003 at 15:51:53 I was stationed with the 665th AC&W Sqdn in Calumet. My wife and I lived in an apartment above a restaurant operated by Stan and Ruby Skufca (sopelling might be wrong). Drop a line if any are familiar with us.

Marie Ross from Livingston, TX, USA writes: August 18, 2003 at 18:51:36 I am enjoying your photo of the snowtrail in Painesdale--my sister sent it to me to remind me of home. Thank you for the memory!

Don Turner Jr from Eastpointe, MI, USA writes: July 31, 2003 at 20:16:53 These pictures are great!! Remind me of home.Thanks

Patty Huhta from Elk Rapids, MI, USA writes: July 13, 2003 at 21:03:02 Mark-We have 2 of your pictures in our home-purchased on previous trips to the Copper Country and just stumbled upon your website. Very nicely done! Will check in occasionally and look for more. Love to see you doing so well.

Jack Hayman from Dover, OH, USA writes: June 13, 2003 at 13:26:18 Great site. I found it today while looking for photos of Michigan in preparation to a trip this summer. We will be making a week plus trip looking at lighthouses in western and northern Michigan. Thanks and keep up the great work. Jack

Samantha from Hancock, MI, USA writes: June 13, 2003 at 11:58:53 I just absolutely love your photographs!

Gene H. Rice USAF-RET from Mondovi, WI, USA writes: May 11, 2003 at 16:20:10 I was stationed at Copper Harbor 1954-55, at the 665th AC & W Squadron. We are having a 4th reunion in Laurium 8-2003. Looking forward to it a whole lot... Join us.

Adrienne Kaufman from Novi, Mi, USA writes: May 7, 2003 at 23:11:07 Your photographs are just breathtaking! They make me want to visit these spots.

Dave Janke from PUEBLO WEST, Co, USA writes: March 28, 2003 at 15:41:56 Very nice pictures-I grew up in houghton and moved in 1963. brings back good memories

Christel Danna from Detroit, MI, USA writes: January 27, 2003 at 19:26:44 In June 2001,while I was on my way to MN to visit family, I drove to Hancock to discover for myself the Finnish community I had heard of since I was a child. I had never been to the Keweenaw and found Hancok to be a delightful city! I wandered into Maxine's Gift Ship on Quincy St. Maxine and I had a lovely conversation that ended with her recommending I drive to "Copper Harbor" since I had time before I cont. my drive to MN. I followed her directions...41 to 26. I fell in love with the Keweenaw immediately. My two favorite places were combined here in the northern most reaches of MI: Lake Superior and Southeastern Finland. I sometimes feel an emotional pull to just drop everything and make the drive to the Keweenaw just to feel the peace, the timelessness of the land, rocks, and lake. (My husband and I did just that last October) Your beautiful photos reminded me of all of this and perhaps looking at them will tide me over until I can get back. Thanks for sharing your gift.

Weldon M. "Bud " Dube' from Glendale, AZ, USA writes: January 10, 2003 at 20:57:02 Born and raised in Hubbell, Michigan. Join the Army Air Force in 1946 and visit brother Ray & family every couple of years. Enjoy the great pictures of the UP. Keep up the good work.

Jim Anthony from Negaunee, MI, USA writes: November 17, 2002 at 11:58:00 I was born and raised in Laurium. My Dad was the dentist, Dr. Anthony. Enjoyed the pictures and the site.

Steve Troher from Livonia, Mi, USA writes: November 5, 2002 at 19:28:23 Born & raised in Ahmeek school - Sacred Heart High - Now live in Livonia, Mi. Nice pictures Mark. Keep up the good work.

wright mattingly from Lily 40740, Ky., USA writes: November 4, 2002 at 21:19:23 I lived in tamrack mills with my aunt&uncle Carl Tuovila in 63&64.At big boy market.It was like living in another WORLD.ILL BE BACK.

Jennifer Geer from Harrison Twp., MI, USA writes: October 27, 2002 at 20:15:31 Great job on the pictures. I am from Pelkie, MI. I miss the U.P. everyday. One day I will get out of this rat race and come home for good.

Holly Russell from Carthage, IL, USA writes: October 28, 2002 at 11:28:09 Great new photos. Holly

Gurpreet Gambhir from Peoria, il, USA writes: October 13, 2002 at 22:25:55 Great pictures. I spent 2 years @ Tech. One of the wonders of nature. UP is a marriage between earth, sky, wind and the blue waters. The smell is still vivid..the touch still fresh. God bless.

Alex Tiensivu from Snellville, GA, USA writes: September 27, 2002 at 11:21:58 These pictures are so awesome! What memories they give me. I think I'll have to return to Mohawk now! :)

Jeff from Glen Ellyn, Ill, USA writes: September 6, 2002 at 09:30:18 pictures were great, very enjoyable!! But no pictures of Suomi???

Helen R. Greager from Redford, Mi., USA writes: September 5, 2002 at 20:00:59 Have visited the U.P. my entire life(so far:) My husband and I go up to "our" Copper Harbor every October. Thanks for the Beautiful scenery photos to hold me over for a few weeks until I'm there in person.

andrew r. cummings from phoenix, az., USA writes: August 27, 2002 at 21:00:48 i lived in the keweenaw of northern michigan all my life and my heart is still on the shores of lake superior.

S. Anderson from Greer, SC, USA writes: August 31, 2002 at 17:15:00 Ya done good, Bucky. It sure is nice to see the snow in pictures.

Midgee from Biloxi, MMMMMMMMS, USA writes: August 24, 2002 at 02:50:11 I brriefly ssurfed thru and was caught by your photographs. awesome!!! Reminds me how much I miss shooting photographs. I enjoy pastoral shot like yours. Keep it up, you have a eye for beaaaaauty.

Jim Stevenson from San Diego, ca, USA writes: August 17, 2002 at 00:07:56 From 1958-1965, my address was One Algomah, Painesdale. Our house burned down many years ago (I learned this upon my first visit in 20 years, 1987). Such sorrow.There is no place like home, which is the UP. Just this July, I camped at the Black River National Forest site north of Bessemer (a Canadian front had just gone through, and there were NO MOSQUITOES!!! because it was too cold)(the joy of the UP) and I stopped aT The Youpers Tourist Trap in Ishpeming/Negaunee.Again, there's no place like home.

Marc Averitt from Hubbell, MI, USA writes: August 7, 2002 at 02:31:18 Your pictures show patience, an understanding that nature holds so much beauty if you can sit and take a minute to observe an appreciate it. You have a talent and a taste, keep up the good work. I remembered...

Gene H. Rice USAF-RET from Mondovi, WI, USA writes: August 9, 2002 at 06:41:48 I was stationed at Copper Harbor at the 665th AC & W Squadron in 1954. Really a great place, a enjoyable time in my life. I am returning for a reunion at Laurium in 2004. The country, towns, etc, havent't changed a great deal since my first move there.

Stephanie P. from Cedar Springs, MI, USA writes: July 17, 2002 at 11:36:19 My whole life I have visted the beautiful upper peninsula, I even lived there for a year with my sister mother and grandma. You did a wonderful job of capturing the peace and beauty of the u.p. Keep up the good work

Wai Can Chan from Ampang, Selangor, Malaysia writes: July 16, 2002 at 17:21:19 I spent 5 yrs at Tech and these images really bring back so many memories. I still think this is the most beautiful place in the world. The people, the food, the lake, ... you just got to love it!

Michele Ultis from Morris, IL, USA writes: July 15, 2002 at 19:05:57 Absolutely breathtaking shots! I certainly didn't appreciate the beauty of the area while growing up. Great cure for homesickness! Keep up the great work.

Nancy Odgers Mueller from Longboat Key, Fl, USA writes: July 15, 2002 at 14:57:25 I just heard about this web site. As a child I spent the month of August in Eagle Harbor.Your pictures brought back many fond memories. Thanks

Matt Lowney from Novi, MI, USA writes: July 13, 2002 at 11:11:10 It's nice to be able to see cool pictures of the area where I grew up. It makes me realize how nice it is up there, and how much it is missed. Excellent job on the pictures, keep up the good work.

chriss danna from detroit, MI, USA writes: July 5, 2002 at 19:26:30 My periodic retreats to the Keweenaw have become a passion for me. Now when a trip is several months away I can simply return to your web site to experience the beauty that awaits. Hmm...I may be ordering in the near future...maybe you've got something wallet sized?!! Thanks for sharing your gift.

Bob Lowney (Jr.) from Elizabeth City, NC, USA writes: June 17, 2002 at 14:15:54 I loved your photos! As an alumni (class of '75) it was nice to see the old high school in some. It's nice to know that whenever I get too hot and humid down here in the South I can look at some of your great shots of the Copper Country and feel cool and serene.

Holly Morrison-Russell from Carthage, IL, USA writes: June 14, 2002 at 17:46:40 Thank You for the beautiful memories. Holly

Edward Yarbrough from Hancock, MI, USA writes: May 8, 2002 at 14:07:35 Mark, What a great selection. It's the middle of a slush storm in mid May but I'm glad that I'm in the Keweenaw thanks to your inspiring pictures. Keep on keeping your camera by your side and keep up the good work!

Shannon Manty from Ludington, MI, USA writes: April 28, 2002 at 17:22:06 I love your lightning shots! I was taking pictures of the same storm but I didn't get any real dramatic shots. Yours make me long to move back up to the Keweenaw. I always looked forward to taking pics of the first big storm of the sping. If you get more this year, please post them on your website so I can take a look!

Ellen from Palm Bay, FL, USA writes: April 26, 2002 at 01:49:03 Thank you so much for the wonderful treat of beautiful photos. I am from Hancock also. Get so lonesome for the U.P. especially when I see such beauty, thanks to you. May God bless you in all that you do.

Wesley R Borgne from WINTERHAVEN, FL, USA writes: April 23, 2002 at 12:52:38 You make my heart ache for the beauty of the area.

Bukovich István from Pécs, mn, Hungary writes: April 15, 2002 at 08:05:44 Szia Mark,A képeid gyöngyörűek, csodálatosak! További sok sikert kívánok neked.István

joyce dashiell from Waterford, mich, USA writes: April 2, 2002 at 22:27:54 Loved your pictures, looking forward to stopping at your studio this fall. Keep up the great work! .

Janet from Ahmeek, MI, USA writes: March 21, 2002 at 14:17:59 Mark, just found your site, and really enjoyed looking at the pictures. Keep up the good work.

Beth (Bethany) Niemi Balducci from Boise, ID, USA writes: March 20, 2002 at 15:47:27 The pictures are awesome! I am sending this website to friends so they can see the beautiful country where I grew up. Would like to see pictures of Houghton and Hancock, schools, old homes (mine was on the corner of South and Bridge and must be on the Historical Register as it is over 100 years old!)Thank you! Beth

Bobbe and Mel Raasio from Elizabeth City, NC, USA writes: March 8, 2002 at 20:24:00 Keep up the great work.

Sandy C from Calumet, MI, USA writes: March 8, 2002 at 17:11:46 Mark, Beautiful pictures enjoyed looking at everyone. Keep up the good work.

Clay Greenleaf from Wheat Ridge, CO, USA writes: March 3, 2002 at 15:22:53 Native Michigander left in 1946 to settle in the Denver area for my health. An email friend in lower MI is moving up there soon, so she gave me your address for photos of the area. Sure do miss all those Maples in the fall! All we get here the golden Aspens in the fall; zero Red Maples. Nice photos! Response: Clay: We travelled out west in late September of 2000 just to see the Aspens in full color. We weren't disappointed- they were beautiful. The Copper Country color season of 2001 was the nicest in years. Thanks for the message.

Mike and Stacy Sands from Escanaba, mi, USA writes: February 24, 2002 at 17:43:01 Hi Mark. The pictures are beautiful as always. I will be getting a hold of you to put in an order one of these days. Take care and hello to your wife.

Roger Somero from Dollar Bay, MI, USA writes: February 17, 2002 at 17:24:50 Hi Mark, I was so surprised to see in your gallery a picture of the Canadian ice breaker Samuel Risley. I was so fortunate to spot it amongst the rest of your AWESOME PICTURES... I was on that vessel that day & didn't get any pictures of it.You have a knack for being in the right place at the right time.I'm glad I bought both of the pictures from you.Keep up the GREAT JOB !!!

Courtney Reynolds from Houghton, Mi, USA writes: February 8, 2002 at 10:13:22 This is the first time that i've ever been toyour website. I am a true fan of yourphotography! Keep up the good work

Kelly Young from Westland, MI, USA writes: February 1, 2002 at 16:31:10 My cousin Gail Beausoleil shared your web page with me. It is absolutly beautiful. I adore your wildlife photos and the 4 Seasons photos. I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed looking at your photos. Continue to capture these beautiful shots.

Jim Pykonen from Vancouver, Wa, USA writes: January 23, 2002 at 15:43:31 The Pykonen Family spent summer vacation in Atlantic Mine visiting Dad's relatives and always toured the region. The fantastic photos here struck a nerve with the senses and I thought for a brief moment I could smell the clean, crisp, fresh air drifting across the Copper Country!!! Keep up the good snapping!

Mary Louise Rowe Fischer from Venice, FL, USA writes: January 23, 2002 at 13:29:47 Hi- just found your website and the pix are gorgeous! My Dad is an ex-Yooper, and we spent every summer in Calumet and Laurium. I left MI a few years ago to move to FL and still miss MI and especially the UP. I'll be ordering some of your pix as gifts! Keep up the good work and as you can see from this guest book you have fans nationwide!

Joel Ciucci from De Pere, WI, USA writes: January 23, 2002 at 11:15:14 HI Mark,Just doing a little surfing. Was looking for a picture for Kristen from home and was wondering if you had a site available. It look really good. Keep up the good work. You take one helluva pic. -Chooch-

Carole Townsend -Derifield from Valdez, AK, USA writes: December 30, 2001 at 10:33:09 Beautiful pictures. I grew up in Hancock and miss the fall colors the most. I also love photography and living in Alaska has given me wonderful opportunities with my camera. Looking forward to more pictures from you. Thanks for the memories.

Darla Manninen from Trimountain, MI, USA writes: December 13, 2001 at 07:40:35 I happened to come across your site and i'm so glad i stopped..I was so surprised having grown up in the same small UP town as you (although i'm somewhat older)..i had no idea you were such a fantastic photographer..I am so impressed with your photos they are truly amazing..breathtakingly beautiful. You have managed to capture the natural beauty of our area so well..I can almost smell the fresh air as i look at them. Keep up the great work ..also nicely put together website. Good luck to you in your endeavors and happy holidays!

Ida Adamson from Kensington, MN, USA writes: November 25, 2001 at 23:49:44 Hi Mark enjoyed this web site very much.Excellent pictures reminds me of home.I grew up in Ishpeming MI still a Yooper at heart.

David Thompson from Roscommon, MI, USA writes: November 23, 2001 at 12:15:16 I also know what it is like to visit the UP. Several of us have a part ownership in a cabin just North of Bruce Crossing, MI. Your pictures are exactly the way it is and I hope it remains that way for always. You truly have a talent, don't ever stop what you are doing!!

Janet Sauvola from Jaffrey, NH, USA writes: November 21, 2001 at 13:15:45 I plan to order some Christmas gifts!

Karen from Cleveland, OH, USA writes: October 16, 2001 at 18:11:16 Oh so beatiful.... I really miss it up there... MTU class of 1987

Renee Begnoche from Kalamazoo, MI, USA writes: October 9, 2001 at 21:40:03 It was wonderful seeing pictures of that beautiful area. I spent two weeks at Michigan Tech learning nature photography, and it was fun to see what another photographer captured. Plus it was fun to show my roommate from California the pictures of the snow!Nice work!

Alison Christopherson from Boulder, CO, USA writes: September 30, 2001 at 21:42:19 Since i no longer live in Houghton area its great to look at your pictures and it brings me back for the moment!!!

David Biles from Houston, TX, USA writes: September 25, 2001 at 19:21:25 Your photographs were a pleasure to view. I had heard that the fall colors were especially beautiful on the Keweenaw peninsula, but I have not been able to get up that way. I have crossed the U P once a long time ago, but may get up that way again this fall. Thanks for the beautiful views.

LORI PETTEY (URPILA) from HILLSBORO, AL, USA writes: September 7, 2001 at 12:18:47 YOUR PICTURES ARE BEAUTIFUL, MAKING ME VERY HOME SICK, I MISS THIS TIME OF YEAR IN THE GREAT U.P. I GREW UP IN THE BIG TOWN OF KENTON,WENT TO SCHOOL IN EWEN,NOW HERE IN ALABAMA. STILL A WOLVERINE FAN. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK.

Jodi Wilder from Lake Linden, MI, USA writes: August 29, 2001 at 22:55:49 Hi Mark, I just came across your website. Very very impressive! You've done a wonderful taking these pictures. Keep up the great work!

Bob Kohl from Delafield, wi, USA writes: August 19, 2001 at 16:51:18 Hi Mark,I am and always will be a Yooper. I grew up in Iron River and graduated from NMU a while back. The photos are a balm for a transplanted soul. My wife and I enjoyed the Porkies and Bond Falls this summer. We hope to return for magnificent fall scenery.Keep up the great work!

Sherry Rivest from Dollar Bay, MI., Michigan writes: August 19, 2001 at 11:00:15 Hi Mark,Rick told me about your site, I was really impressed with your photos! I especially like the photos of the Portage Lake Liftbridge and the lightening Scenes. You really know how to capture the moment.. We really would like to purchase one for our new home.. Keep up the Great Work!!

Rick Rivest from Dollar Bay, mi, USA writes: August 19, 2001 at 11:15:03 Hi Mark, I wanted to tell you how impressed I am w/your web site. And Sherry and I look forward to looking at your collection in the near future.. Tks/Riv

Chris Cole from Saginaw, MI, USA writes: August 16, 2001 at 10:12:46 My parents were recently stopped to your gallery this summer. They purchased picture P-50B. Now that is a flash shot, eh. Viewing the rest of the gallery makes me realize how beautiful the Keweenaw is in my memory. Keep preserving the breathless landscape for future generations.

Brenda Tuovila-Shell from Los Angeles, CA, USA writes: August 9, 2001 at 17:40:18 I am still tearful after viewing your beautiful photos. How I miss Laurium and my family there! No place in the world is like the U.P. Thank you for the walk down nostalgia lane!

Candy Goulette from Rocklin, CA, USA writes: August 7, 2001 at 12:15:54 Mark, this is a long way removed from the Houghton County Sheriff's department! I appreciate your great eye -- each shot lets me come home for a few minutes. Keep up the great work!

TOM TRAYES from JOHNSBURG, IL, USA writes: August 2, 2001 at 10:30:31 I CAN REMEMBER WHEN THE MINE SHAFTS DOTTED THE LANDSCAPE,AND THE THRILL OF SEEING THE QUINCY MINE FROM HOUGHTON AFTER A LONG DRIVE FROM THE SUBURBS OF CHICAGO. YOUR PHOTOS BRING ME BACK TO THE GREAT TIMES I HAD WITH MY UNCLE 'BUCK' PELLEGRINI FROM CALUMET.

Joseph A. Bond from San Diego, Ca., USA writes: July 31, 2001 at 13:05:20 Your photos are a trip down memory lane.I take that trip whenever I want to go home again but can't

Anne Weidenborner from Atlantic Mine, MI, USA writes: July 16, 2001 at 04:41:01 I just love the photo's that were taken and the music adds to it.I'm a weather lover myself so I appreciate all you've done.Anne.

Savela, Marcia from Kasson, MN, USA writes: June 26, 2001 at 14:23:30 Your work is just fantastic...I get so homesick at timesand looking at your photos helps stop the pain...thanks...

ally from brethren, mi, USA writes: May 31, 2001 at 07:15:00 i really want to be a photographer when i grow up and your pictures have inspired me.

Elayne from Chattanooga, TN, USA writes: May 25, 2001 at 18:52:40 I was raised in Mich. but now live in the South. Your pix brought back such memories I almost cried. There's no place like Michigan!

Pat bethan from Highland Village, Tx, USA writes: May 18, 2001 at 10:45:48 Hi Mark, Great to see your work on the web. wonderful photography, Pat bethan

David Edgar from Houghton, mi, USA writes: May 3, 2001 at 19:02:44 Mark I really like the pictures you got on your web site.

hilary from milford, mi, USA writes: May 3, 2001 at 15:53:06 your pretty pictures make me homesick for Hancock. You should take a drive out to Pte. Abbaye outside of L'Anse. You can always get good pictures there.

Dave from Sunderland, na, Great Britain writes: April 27, 2001 at 12:22:20 Excellent photographs... Can't wait to be back there. Keep up the great work

Adam J. Rajala from Atlantic Mine, MI, USA writes: April 25, 2001 at 09:11:29 Mark, Very impressed with your photos and your site. Keep up the good work!

Angela Poulos from Rochester, MN, USA writes: April 4, 2001 at 17:55:37 Hey, Mark. Great pictures! You always were quite a photographer.

Karen D. Powers from Oshkosh, WI, USA writes: March 29, 2001 at 15:16:25 Mark, great site! I bought one of your lightning pictures for a wedding present last year and now am in need of another wedding present. Glad I found this spot. I see messages from old friends Lenny and Danielle...hi to them, too! I miss the U.P.!

Scott Leonard from Houghton, MI, USA writes: March 26, 2001 at 08:14:39 Buck, The pictures on top of the ski hill are great. I felt as though I was almost there. Oh that's right, I was!! The picutres look really nice and show just how we live in such a beautiful area with the exception of the 10 million inches of snow we get. Great site. I'll be expecting a severence check from the photo's if you know what I mean!!!!! Lenny

Debbye Ark from Helena, MT, USA writes: March 15, 2001 at 12:05:43 Thanks for the great shots! I am now able to show many of my friends here in the Rockies where I grew up and why I am anxious to buy some property back there again! Your like to Pasty Central is great (I love being able to shop for Finnish Goods, Vollwerth's HotDogs, see the bridge on the Bridge Cam and measure the annual snowfall! Kiittos!

Tracey Sheats from manchester, mi, USA writes: March 13, 2001 at 22:56:42 very breathtaking pictures, ill be back in the future definetly!!!! Keep up the Good work!!

Kurt Coffman from Charlotte, Mi, USA writes: March 12, 2001 at 21:18:20 Great site. Been missing the Keweenaw, haven't been up there in 10 yrs. but just got done making plans with one of the lodges with a site on pasty.com for this summer. Looking forward to the trip. Your photo's are a great reminder of a great area. Thanks

Danielle Bammert from Gwinn, MI, USA writes: March 11, 2001 at 14:29:07 WOW!!! What a great site. Mom and Dad came up today and she showed me your site and it is the best I have seen. We sure have missed seeing you and your honey and everyone in Houghton. Keep up the good work and hopefully we will see you all soon.DanielleGreat pictures!!! :-) Can't wait to see the new ones.

Kristina Jobien Dezielle from Sandy Hook, CT, USA writes: March 10, 2001 at 19:45:22 Was doing ancestry search on Leo Jobien from Point Mills, Houghton County, Dollar Bay, Michigan; Emma Dubor and Emerenegil Jobien were his parents. Love the photos - never been there yet but now I want to GO!

Carol Charles from Menominee, MI, 49858 writes: March 4, 2001 at 06:15:14 Have never been as far north as the Keweenaw area but sure gives me a new option for this summer or fall. Your pictures are beautiful.

Amar Hoonjan from Roselle, NJ, USA writes: February 13, 2001 at 07:22:22 I loved looking at the Keweenaw photographs, they really brought back so many memories from when I grew up there.What a great collection of photos!

James M. Floriani from Prince Sultan Air Base, Al Kharj, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia writes: February 9, 2001 at 21:00:54 AWESOME SIGHT!! Even being overseas, I can check out pasty.com and see some recognizable photos.

Dean P. Cawood from Ringgold, Ga., USA writes: February 5, 2001 at 19:31:58 Enjoyed the pictures so much. Would love to see some lighthouses featured. I was stationed at the 665th.AC&W Radar Sqd.Air Force Site in the UP from 1952-1954. We were up there in 1998 for 665th. reunion and will be back again for about 6 days in July this year. It is beautiful country. I really enjoyed my time spent up there. We'll try to get in to see you while we're there. Dean & Maudie

Andrew Lockerbie from Christchurch, n/a, New Zealand writes: February 1, 2001 at 20:13:39 Lovely photos will be watching your site in future with keen interest.Really nice pictures.Regards Andrew

William T. Conner, M.D. from Nicholasville, KY, USA writes: January 27, 2001 at 13:26:40 Mark,You have an exceptional site. The photos brought back memories of three wonderful years in Laurium & Calumet in the late 60's. Keep up the great work!

Cathy & Donna Tartaglia from Yukon, OK, USA writes: January 23, 2001 at 20:08:21 I love the Keweenaw I used to visit calumet when i was a child and miss it very much i love this website it makes me feel closer to home.

Jim McGinn from San Diego, Ca, USA writes: January 22, 2001 at 11:56:03 I'm about as far away from Houghton as you can probably get. My sister-in -law moved to Houghton this year and absolutely loves it. We are trying to arrange a vacation there this year. Perhaps you could point out some "essential" things to see as I am an avid photographer also.Thanks Jim mcGinn

Ken Holster from Cornell, MI, USA writes: January 18, 2001 at 20:44:57 Loved the pix of Quincy #2 shafthouse. Usedto play in there when I was maybe 7 or 8 years old. My Grandfather and his dad workedthere LONG time ago. My Dad didn't want anyof that underground stuff. I lived in Paavola at the time.

cindy from trimountain, mi, USA writes: January 15, 2001 at 13:29:53 This is a great site~! nice photograph's.. Hope you have some more soon.

April Schoeninger from Westland, Mi, USA writes: January 15, 2001 at 13:16:56 Mark you have a great site and keep the photos coming. The great sites is what keeps me coming home. I have to agree that some black and whites would be great of some old buildings.

Julie (Vasold) Siemers from Newton, WI, USA writes: January 15, 2001 at 11:47:08 I was feeling homesick. Thanks for the pictures. I know what a beautiful place it is to photograph.

Tom Rosemurgy Jr. from Hancock, MI, USA writes: January 6, 2001 at 06:01:00 What a great site Bucky! Living up here and seeing many of those sights on an almost a daily basis, we really take it for granted how beautiful it is here in the Copper Country. Your pictures really capture the moment and show us just how lucky we are to live in such a great area. Keep it up, eh.

Jan (Andreini) Camps from Sierra Vista, AZ, USA writes: January 1, 2001 at 18:17:55 Hi Mark! This is a wonderful site! I am so glad we found it. You have captured some beautiful pictures! My husband(Bob)and I have enjoyed looking at the scenery. We love the U.P. and sure miss being in the area. Keep up the great work! Jan(Andreini)Camps

Cheryl Hermann from St. Clair Shores, MI, USA writes: December 28, 2000 at 17:06:01 You've captured the essence of why I return every year to our camp at Bete Gris. You're gallery is wonderful. Thanks!

Jesse and Lisa from Biddeford, Me, USA writes: December 22, 2000 at 20:32:33 We both worked on Isle Royale N.P, and i lived and grew up in the UP I miss stalking the brook trout with my fly rod... but like BLINK 182 says "I guess this is growing up"

Darlene from L'Anse, MI, USA writes: December 22, 2000 at 14:17:23 Enjoyed your beautiful gallary that you have provided. I especially liked the lightning scenery.

Jeff Hecker from Portland, OR, USA writes: "October 22, 2000" at 11:12:13 "As a former Michigan resident, I found that your pictures evoke fond memories. Thank you. "

Michelle Klein from Lansing, MI, USA writes: "October 17, 2000" at 12:20:18 I loved your pictures. It made me remember all the great times my husband and I had at MTU. I was wondering if you have taken any pictures of campus?

Don Carlson from Brush Prairie, WA, USA writes: "October 9, 2000" at 20:14:26 "Mark, The Fall scenes and the wildlife scenes are beautiful. The lightning scenes bring back memories of my childhood there. Thanks for this. "

Brad Bergman from Glen Burnie, MD, USA writes: "October 6, 2000" at 10:23:45 Beautiful photographs. You have managed to truly capture the essence of the Keweenaw. You also managed to make me homesick. I graduated from Tech in 1999 and never felt more at home than I did during my five years there. I feel so out of place out here in Baltimore. I can only hope that I can make a re