– A REFRESHING TAKE ON NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY –

Though raised in New York, Janet Markman has been a resident of Caldwell, New Jersey since 1995.  Always fascinated with nature, Janet’s creative passion – observing and photographing birds – expanded to include other winged wonders, including picturesque butterflies and moths. But let’s not overlook her captivating and award-winning photos of those fascinating four-legged critters, as well as her photos of trees, flowers, sunsets, and landscapes. Janet has that uncanny yet remarkable knack for capturing the personality, the disposition,  and the true essence of her subjects. You would think they knew they were being photographed and were simply “mugging it up” for the camera. If a picture is worth a thousand words, Janet Markman’s nature photos speak volumes. As Janet puts it, “I hope that, through my work, people will better appreciate the natural world and the beauty that is out there. I really enjoy sharing with others the variety of nature’s wonders that I experience through my camera lens”.

Janet Markman’s particular interest in birds and their behavior can be traced back to 2004, when her husband, Bob, found and “adopted” a stray young parakeet (whom he named “Hasbro”). “Three months later, we paired “Hasbro” with a partner parakeet, “Freckles”. Fascinated by their behaviors and antics, I was motivated to observing other birds out in the wild. So, I joined the Montclair Bird Club, began going on bird walks, and joined photo clubs. In April 2005, I purchased my first digital camera and started photographing birds I saw in the wild”.  The rest, they say, is history.

Additionally, Janet has noted that “Witnessing, exploring and studying the beauty and wonders of nature has helped me get through the we encountered isolation during the pandemic, let alone the chaotic and stressful world-wide events over the last few years. Now, as we enter 2025, I look forward to getting back to sharing nature’s beauty with others. My most recent photos can be viewed on Facebook, so visit my page at: https://www.facebook.com/Janetmarkmanphotography/

Aside from being an active member with the Essex Photo Club, the West Essex Art Association, the Montclair Bird Club, the National Audubon Society, the New Jersey Audubon Society, as well as local historical societies, Janet continues to serve as the Official Photographer for the Borough of Caldwell since 2010.