Photography
🌱 Fascinated by small details

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My name is Mark Mooibroek, I’m 37 years old and I live in the beautiful town of Emmen (Drenthe) with my wife Ilona and our two daughters: Sherren (14) and Daniek (10). In daily life, I work in secondary education as a system administrator and graphic designer. In my free time, I love picking up my camera to capture special moments. For me, photography is the perfect way to express my creativity and truly unwind.

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My Gallery

Photography, for me, is the perfect balance between creativity and relaxation. Whether it’s the delicate details of a flower, the striking presence of an animal, or a pure and personal portrait — I’m always searching for that one moment that tells a story.

Bekijk Macro

128 photos

Macro

A fascinating glimpse into a world often unseen.

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Bekijk Animals

82 photos

Animals

Eye to eye with character.

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Bekijk Nature

165 photos

Nature

Where light, colour and silence meet.

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Bekijk Landscape

36 photos

Landscape

Every horizon tells its own story.

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Bekijk Portret

24 photos

Portret

A glance can say more than a thousand words.

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Fly Agaric

ƒ2,8 ISO100 1/250

Two Mycenas

ƒ3,2 ISO500 1/160

Damselfly

ƒ4,5 ISO200 1/640

Poppy

ƒ2,8 ISO1600 1/250

Small cabbage white)

ƒ2,8 ISO320 1/250

Ladybug

ƒ3,5 ISO2000 1/640

Fly

ƒ2,8 ISO500 1/800

Wood anemone

ƒ2,8 ISO100 1/800

Mycena

ƒ4,5 ISO800 1/160

Two Tiny Mycenas on a Tree Trunk

ƒ2,8 ISO3200 1/320

Helmet Mycena

ƒ3,2 ISO100 1/40

Group of Mycenas on a Tree Trunk

ƒ2,8 ISO500 1/400

Amethyst deceiver

ƒ2,8 ISO3200 1/400

Mycena galericulata

ƒ2,8 ISO1000 1/400

Fly Agaric

ƒ5,6 ISO1600 1/400

Amethyst Deceiver

ƒ2,8 ISO1000 1/400

Fruit Fly

ƒ2,8 ISO2500 1/400

Mycena Mushrooms

ƒ2,8 ISO4000 1/400

Two Little Mycenas

ƒ2,8 ISO500 1/400

Mycena

ƒ5,6 ISO6400 1/400

Fruit Fly

ƒ2,8 ISO6400 1/400

Common Puffball

ƒ5,6 ISO6400 1/400

Common Puffball

ƒ2,8 ISO1600 1/400

Two Mushrooms

ƒ2,8 ISO800 1/400

Honey Mushrooms

ƒ2,8 ISO5000 1/400

Birch bolete

ƒ2,8 ISO1600 1/400

Common bonnet mushroom

ƒ2,8 ISO1000 1/400

Fly in the Spotlight

ƒ2,8 ISO200 1/400

Sulphur tuft

ƒ10 ISO1200 1/400

Just a little “bee-siness”

ƒ2,8 ISO100 1/800

Poppy

ƒ2,8 ISO200 1/250

Poppy

ƒ2,8 ISO800 1/160

Brimstone butterfly

ƒ2,8 ISO200 1/3200

Hoverfly

ƒ5,6 ISO2500 1/200

Carnation

ƒ8,0 ISO800 1/160

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My Gear

Cameras

Canon EOS R5
(Main body)
Canon EOS RP
(Backup body)

Objectives

Canon RF 35mm ƒ/1.8 Macro IS STM
Canon RF 100mm ƒ/2.8L Macro IS USM
Canon RF 70-200mm ƒ/2.8L IS USM

Accessories

Godox Speedlite TT685 II
Godox X Pro-C II Transmitter
Godox 60x60 Softbox
Godox LED6R Litemons RGB
Westcott 570X X-Drop Backdrop Stand (5' x 12')
Godox 5-in-1 Reflector 110cm
Canon EG-E1 Extension Grip
Canon RS-60E3 afstandsbediening
Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R
Urth ND16 (4 Stop) Lens Filter Plus+ 77mm
Case Logic Era Large Camera Backpack
Peak Design Travel Tripod

Software

Adobe Lightroom
(Using for fast photo editing on iPad)
Adobe Lightroom Classic
(Using for basic photo editing on MacBook)
Adobe Photoshop
(Using for more advance editing on MacBook)

Hardware

iPad Pro M1 12,9" / 512GB
(Using for basic photo editing)
MacBook Pro 16" M3 Pro 36GB / 512GB
(Using for more advance editing)

My Blog

Get inspired by my latest blog posts about photography, macro, nature, techniques and more. Discover the stories behind the images, practical tips to improve your own photos, and personal experiences from the field.

Color and Light: Playing with Atmosphere

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Color and Light: Playing with Atmosphere

Let light and color tell your story. Discover how to create atmosphere in every photo — from forest light to soft autumn tones.

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Mastering Sharpness and Focus

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Mastering Sharpness and Focus

Sharpness starts with control. Discover how to truly master focus and capture images that are razor-sharp down to the finest detail.

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The Power of Manual Mode

Manual Mode may seem intimidating, but it actually gives you control. In this blog, learn how and get tips to instantly improve your photography.

Mark Mooibroek

Focus stacking

What is Focus Stacking – and Why I Use It

Mark Mooibroek

RAW vs JPG

RAW or JPG? Here’s why I almost always shoot RAW—and how you can benefit too.

Mark Mooibroek

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Downloads

Download free Lightroom Classic Presets and Photoshop Brushes below. I’ll be adding new downloads regularly, so feel free to check back from time to time!

Lightroom (26)

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Lightroom Preset-Rustic-Wind

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Lightroom Preset-Rustic-Land

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Lightroom Preset-Moody-Autumn

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Lightroom Preset-Wild-Green

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Lightroom Preset-Fall-Hour

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Lightroom Preset-Dark-Peaks

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Lightroom Preset-Mono-Fall

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Lightroom Preset-Muted-Mood

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Lightroom Preset-Spring

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Lightroom Preset-Bright-green

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Lightroom Preset-Rose-hour

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Lightroom Preset-Winter

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Lightroom Preset-Gray

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Lightroom Preset-Film

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Lightroom Preset-Black-Gold

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Lightroom MM-Preset-Beauty

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Lightroom Preset-Beach

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Lightroom Preset-Basic

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Lightroom Preset-Bali

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Lightroom Preset-Aerial

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Lightroom Preset-Adventure

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Lightroom Preset-Road-Dark

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Lightroom Preset-Paris

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Lightroom Preset-Minimal

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Lightroom Preset-Dark-Moody

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Lightroom Preset-Black

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Photoshop (7)

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Photoshop Brushes - Atmospherics 2

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Photoshop Brushes - Atmospherics 1

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Photoshop Brushes - Lights 2

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Photoshop Brushes - Lights 1

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Photoshop Brush Light Ray

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Photoshop Brush - Dust

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Photoshop Brushes - Dust, Smoke and Light Rays

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Good night!

Color and Light: Playing with Atmosphere

Follow / contact me

My Gallery

Macro

Animals

Nature

Landscape

Portret

Fly Agaric

Two Mycenas

Damselfly

Poppy

Small cabbage white)

Ladybug

Fly

Wood anemone

Mycena

Two Tiny Mycenas on a Tree Trunk

Helmet Mycena

Group of Mycenas on a Tree Trunk

Amethyst deceiver

Mycena galericulata

Fly Agaric

Amethyst Deceiver

Fruit Fly

Mycena Mushrooms

Two Little Mycenas

Mycena

Fruit Fly

Common Puffball

Common Puffball

Two Mushrooms

Honey Mushrooms

Birch bolete

Common bonnet mushroom

Fly in the Spotlight

Sulphur tuft

Just a little “bee-siness”

Poppy

Poppy

Brimstone butterfly

Hoverfly

Carnation

My Gear

Cameras

Objectives

Accessories

Software

Hardware

My Blog

Color and Light: Playing with Atmosphere

Mastering Sharpness and Focus

The Power of Manual Mode

Focus stacking

RAW vs JPG

Archive

Archive

2025

Color and Light: Playing with Atmosphere

Mastering Sharpness and Focus

The Power of Manual Mode

Focus stacking

RAW vs JPG

My Love for Macro Photography

Downloads

Lightroom (26)

Photoshop (7)