About champy1013 / Matt Champlin

This past summer, I quit my corporate job and traveled the country, eventually driving 20,000 miles to fully experience what 3 months on the road was like.

On the way, I took over 10,000 pictures (many of them in Alaska) and tried to fully convey each moment as it was experienced by me. Nothing can take the place of being somewhere, but photography can give you a window into the world.

I hope to make this a lifelong passion - perhaps my life.

If you are interested in purchasing any of the high quality versions of my prints, you can email me at champy1013@yahoo.com

I'm Male and Taken.

Striking Moments
Elbridge, NY, United States

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A bit more about champy1013...

Hometown:	Elbridge, NY
Occupation:	Network Administrator
Interests:	photography, camping, hiking, fishing, boating, traveling
Favorite Books & Authors:	Richard Dawkins, Daniel Quinn, Howard Zinn
Favorite Music & Artists:	Country, Alternative, Bluegrass, Techno

Testimonials

BamaWester says:
"Matt is, without a doubt, one of the best nature photographers on Flickr. I love nature photography and I'm always rewarded by visiting his photostream. He not only travels to great locations, but brings back images that inspire and amaze me.

You do great work and I feel lucky I came across your photos. Keep up the good work."

mrwsierra (just say no...video) says:
"There are some seriously brilliant and inspirational images in Champy's gallery here on Flickr. He has captured the magic in so many of the beautiful places to visit in North America."

Saomik says:
"Picture for picture, champy1013's wilderness photography matches the very best on flickr or anywhere else."

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