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Mark Murray

@markrmurray.bsky.social

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Educator. Photographer. Foodie. Fan of all things chocolate. Executive director of the Association of Texas Photography Instructors. Support a lot of other scholastic journalism organizations including CSPA, JEA, NSPA, and TAJE. www.atpi.org

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Mark Murray @markrmurray.bsky.social · 4h

Photo of the Day. 10/12/26. Christmas Market Stand, Madrid, Spain. December 2006. Olympus E-1. #photooftheday #Olympus #OMSystems #Madrid #Spain #EastCoastKin #ColorADay #PinkMon

A woman carrying a pink purse walks up to a vendor's stand in Plaza Mayor that sells brightly colored wigs. A man and a little girl are also standing at the display while the woman that works there sits in the shadows. Plaza Mayor, considered the center of Madrid, hosts a large Christmas market each December.

Mark Murray @markrmurray.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Photo of the Day. 10/11/26. River View, Prague, Czechia. September 2023. Olympus E-M1X. #photooftheday #Olympus #OMSystems #Prague #Praha #Czechia #EastCoastKin #Stunday #Scape

The late afternoon sun lights up the National Theater and boaters on the Vitava River that cuts through the city of Prague, Czechia.

Mark Murray @markrmurray.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Photo of the Day. 10/10/26. The Photographer, Zion National Park, Utah. March 2009. Olympus E-3. #photooftheday #Olympus #OMSystems #PIEA #ZionNationalPark #Utah #EastCoastKin #ClassicMono #Scape

A single photographer stands in a grove of trees capturing a photo in Zion National Park during the Photo Imaging Education Association's Photo Safari. This was an annual event held as part of the Photo Marketing Association's trade show, which ended a few years later.

Mark Murray @markrmurray.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Photo of the Day. 10/9/26. April Snow, Denver, Colorado. April 2015. iPhone 6 and Hipstamatic. Lowy lens and Blanko BL4 film. #photooftheday #iPhone #Hipstamatic #Denver #Colorado #EastCoastKin #Scape

Snow falls on the streets of downtown Denver as two people walk across an intersection. The snowstorm combined with the 8 p.m. photo means that lamps have come on to light the way, causing a variety of colors to reflect off the wet streets.

Mark Murray @markrmurray.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Photo of the Day. 10/8/26. La Rambla, Barcelona, Spain. July 2012. Olympus E-3. #photooftheday #Olympus #OMSystems #Barcelona #Spain #EastCoastKin #HumansOfBlueSky #StreetPhotography

Two men lean against a railing at an outdoor dining area on La Rambla, a tree-lined pedestrian street that stretches from Plaça de Catalunya to the Christopher Columbus Monument at Port Vell.

Mark Murray @markrmurray.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Photo of the Day. 10/7/26. Riverwalk, San Antonio, Texas. October 2026. iPhone 18 Pro. #photooftheday #iPhone #Riverwalk #SanAntonio #Texas #EastCoastKin #ColorADay #RedWed #Scape

A riverboat escorts passengers around the downtown Riverwalk in San Antonio, Texas on a Saturday night. The Riverwalk was originally built for flood control but has become a major tourist attraction for the city. At night all the boats light up with different colors.

Mark Murray @markrmurray.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Photo of the Day. 10/6/26. Playing Soccer, Barcelona, Spain. July 2012. Olympus E-3. #photooftheday #Olympus #OMSystems #ParcGüell #Barcelona #Spain #EastCoastKin #ColorADay #BlueTue #HumansOfBlueSky

A young boy in a blue and maroon striped shirt and blue tennis shoes plays keep away from his German Shepherd dog with a soccer ball at Parc Güell in Barcelona.

Mark Murray @markrmurray.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Photo of the Day. 10/5/26. Sanctuary, Vienna, Austria. July 2012. Olympus E-3. #photooftheday #Olympus #OMSystems #Vienna #Austria #EastCoastKin #ColorADay #PinkMon

Light streams through the high windows in the sanctuary of the Minoritenkirche in central Vienna, operated by the Society of Saint Pius X. A life size mural of The Last Supper dominates one of the walls. It is a tile mosaic by Roman artist Giacomo Raffaelli, commissioned by Napoleon I in 1809. It is 9.18 x 4.47 meters and weighs approximately 20 tons. In it, Jesus is depicted wearing a pink shirt.

Mark Murray @markrmurray.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Photo of the Day. 10/4/26. Brown Eyed, Euless, Texas. June 2016. iPhone 6s and Hipstamatic. Emma lens and RTV film. #photooftheday #iPhone #Hipstamatic #Schnauzer #DogsOfBlueSky #EastCoastKin #Stunday

Matt the Schnauzer sits in the front seat of the car as the late afternoon sun reflects in his eye and highlights a messy beard.

Mark Murray @markrmurray.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Photo of the Day. 10/3/26. Headed East, Nevada. July 2018. iPhone X and Hipstamatic. John S lens and Kodot XGrizzled film. #photooftheday #iPhone #Hipstamatic #Nevada #WindowSeat #EastCoastKin #ColorADay #GreenSat #Scape

A few sparse clouds drift over the Nevada desert as the flight makes its way from SFO to DFW.

Mark Murray @markrmurray.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Photo of the Day. 10/2/26. Manzano Mountains, Albuquerque, New Mexico. October 2026. iPhone 18 Pro. Edited with Snapseed. #photooftheday #iPhone #Snapseed #WindowSeat #EastCoastKin #Scape

A few wispy clouds hang over the mountains just east of Albuquerque, New Mexico on a mid-morning departure out of the Sunport. The recent rains from the remnants of Hurricane Polo have helped green up the hillsides.

Mark Murray @markrmurray.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Photo of the Day. 10/1/26. The Bicyclist, Graz, Austria. July 2012. Olympus E-3. #photooftheday #Olympus #OMSystems #Graz #Austria #EastCoastKin #HumansOfBlueSky #ClassicMono #StreetPhotography

A man walks his bicycle onto a street in Graz, Austria. Other people are visible in the background, along with columns lining the front of the building across the street.

Mark Murray @markrmurray.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Photo of the Day. 9/30/26. Leap of Faith, Kőszeg, Hungary. July 2012. Olympus E-3. #photooftheday #Olympus #OMSystems #Kőszeg #Hungary #EastCoastKin #HumansOfBlueSky #ColorADay #RedWed

A young boy excitedly jumps into his father's arms from the rim of a fountain in the town square in Kőszeg, Hungary.

Mark Murray @markrmurray.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Photo of the Day. 9/29/26. Entry to Eisriesenwelt, Werfen, Austria. September 2023. Olympus E-M1X. #photooftheday #Olympus #OMSystems #Eisriesenwelt #Austria #EastCoastKin #RockinTuesday #Scape #HumansOfBlueSky

Visitors make their way up the final steps from the valley below in preparation for their visit to Eisriesenwelt, the largest ice cave in the world. Located south of Salzburg in the Austrian Alps, the cave offers tours during parts of the year. In the photo, people rest on the rocks at the entrance and view the mountains stretching out into the distance. A concrete roof on the left side protects visitors on the last portion of the climb from falling rock.

Mark Murray @markrmurray.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Photo of the Day. 9/28/26. Window View, Kőszeg, Hungary. July 2012. Olympus E-3. #photooftheday #Olympus #OMSystems #Kőszeg #Hungary #EastCoastKin #ColorADay #PinkMon #HumansOfBlueSky

A woman stands in front of her lace curtain laying out a pillow on her open windowsill to air out in Kőszeg, Hungary. The window is framed by white and pink while a pink window covering is visible in another window.

Mark Murray @markrmurray.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Photo of the Day. 9/27/26. Self Portrait, Hallstatt, Austria. August 2007. Olympus E-1. #photooftheday #Olympus #OMSystems #Hallstatt #Austria #EastCoastKin #Stunday

A self portrait riding the mini train out of the 5,000-year-old salt mine in Hallstatt, Austria, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The slower shutter speed blurs the narrow walls of the small tunnel that brings tourists out of salt mine after the tour.

Mark Murray @markrmurray.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Photo of the Day. 9/26/26. Morning Deliveries, Barcelona, Spain. July 2012. Olympus E-3. #photooftheday #Olympus #OMSystems #Barcelona #Spain #EastCoastKin #ColorADay #GreenSat

Wheeling his cart across the flagstones, a gentleman moves from one business to another early in the morning making his deliveries. Columns line the walkway in the background and the slow shutter speed captures his movement as he makes his rounds.

Mark Murray @markrmurray.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Photo of the Day. 9/25/26. Sunflowers, Wachau Valley, Austria. July 2012. Olympus E-3. #photooftheday #Olympus #OMSystems #Wachau #Austria #EastCoastKin #Scape

A bright yellow sunflower is lit with an on-camera flash as the field of sunflowers stretches out in the distance.

Mark Murray @markrmurray.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Photo of the Day. 9/24/26. City View, Graz, Austria. July 2012. Olympus E-3. #photooftheday #Olympus #OMSystems #Graz #Austria #EastCoastKin #PalacesAndGardens #Scape

A gentleman sits on the brick wall of the Graz Schlossberg in the center of Graz, the second largest city in Austria. Stone steps descend into a garden filled with a variety of flowers while the city's red tile roofs extend into the distance.

Mark Murray @markrmurray.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Photo of the Day. 9/23/26. Locks, Graz, Austria. July 2012. Olympus E-3 #photooftheday #Olympus #OMSystems #Graz #Austria #EastCoastKin #Scape

A wide variety of padlocks adorn a fence on a bridge overlooking the Mur River in Graz, Austria. Found in multiple places around the world, couples proclaim their love for each other by locking their engraved names on bridges. Trees line both shows of the muddy river with buildings and another bridge in the background.

Mark Murray @markrmurray.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Photo of the Day. 9/22/26. Chimney Rock, Ghost Ranch, New Mexico. September 2020. iPhone 11 Pro and Hipstamatic. John S lens and Ina’s 1969 film. #photooftheday #iPhone #Hipstamatic #GhostRanch #NewMexico #EastCoastKin #RockinTuesday

Branches from a bare tree frame Ghost Ranch’s best-known landmark, Chimney Rock in the late afternoon sun.

Mark Murray @markrmurray.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Photo of the Day. 9/21/26. Lone Photographer, Death Valley, California. March 2007. Olympus E-1. #photooftheday #Olympus #OMSystems #DeathValley #California #EastCoastKin #MountainMonday #Scape

A photographer makes his way through the brown sand dunes of Death Valley National Park while the barren, rocky mountains rise above him.

Mark Murray @markrmurray.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Photo of the Day. 9/20/26. The Wallace Monument, Stirling, Scotland. May 2026. iPhone 17 Pro and Hipstamatic Tintype app. #photooftheday #iPhone #Hipstamatic #WilliamWallace #Scotland #EastCoastKin #Stunday #ClassicMono

Built to honor William Wallace near the site of his triumph over the British at Stirling Bridge in 1297, the sandstone tower was completed in 1869. Wallace, made famous in the movie Braveheart with Mel Gibson, is a Scottish hero. The statue of Wallace on the exterior of the tower was created by David Watson Stevenson.

Mark Murray @markrmurray.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Photo of the Day. 9/19/26. Dandelion Sunset, Austria. July 2009. Olympus E-3. #photooftheday #Olympus #OMSystems #Austria #EastCoastKin #BlueSkyArtShow #golden #ColorADay #GreenSat

An electronic flash lights up a single dandelion in a field of dandelions along the road in Lower Austria on a summer day. The remaining flowers fall into shadow why the remnants of the sunset light up the sparse clouds in the sky.

Mark Murray @markrmurray.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Photo of the Day. 9/18/26. Allegheny River, Harmar Township, Pennsylvania. September 2019. iPhone XS and 645Pro app. Edited with Snapseed. #photooftheday #iPhone #645Pro #Snapseed #Pennsylvania #AlleghenyRiver #EastCoastKin #Scape

A high bluff overlooks the Allegheny River as it curves around Oakmont, Pennsylvania outside of Pittsburgh. Bushes line the top of the bluff while clouds float in the blue sky in the late afternoon.

Mark Murray @markrmurray.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Photo of the Day. 9/17/26. Can I Fix You Something?, Naschmarkt, Vienna, Austria. June 2008. Olympus E-3. #photooftheday #Olympus #OMSystems #Naschmarkt #Vienna #Austria #EastCoastKin #HumansOfBlueSky

At a food stall in the Naschmarkt, Vienna's open air market, a man waits for folks to order. A variety of spices and other ingredients sit on the counter in front of him waiting for a customer.

Mark Murray @markrmurray.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Photo of the Day. 9/16/26. Santa Fe to DFW. September 2026. iPhone 17 Pro. Edited in Snapseed. #photooftheday #iPhone #Snapseed #NewMexico #WindowSeat #EastCoastKin #Scape

The morning sun rakes across the clouds above and below our plane as we head from Santa Fe to Dallas-Fort Worth early in the morning.

Mark Murray @markrmurray.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Photo of the Day. 9/15/26. Mesa, Ghost Ranch, New Mexico. September 2020. iPhone 11 Pro. #photooftheday #iPhone #GhostRanch #NewMexico #EastCoastKin #RockinTuesday

A rock formation sits in an open field in front of a sandstone mesa.

Mark Murray @markrmurray.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Realized I used this photo twice, so here is a bonus Photo of the Day for 9/14/26. Details, Alhambra, Granada, Spain. January 2020. iPhone 11 Pro. #photooftheday #iPhone #Alhambra #Granada #Spain #EastCoastKin

The intricate ceiling and columns of Palacios Nazaries capture the Moorish past of this complex above Granada, Spain.

Mark Murray @markrmurray.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Photo of the Day. 9/14/26. Rio Grande Gorge, Taos, New Mexico. August 2024. Olympus E-M1X Mark II. #photooftheday #Olympus #OMSystems #RioGrande #NewMexico #EastCoastKin #MountainMonday #Scape

The Rio Grande Gorge cuts across Northern New Mexico after thousands of years of erosion. Viewed from the bridge that crosses the gorge west of Taos, New Mexico, the brown water of the river blends with the rocks and rubble of the gorge. Mountains in the background are visible through the summer haze.

Mark Murray @markrmurray.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Photo of the Day. 9/13/26. National Cemetery and Sangre de Christo, Santa Fe, New Mexico. December 2021. iPhone 13 Pro and 645Pro app. Edited in Snapseed. #photooftheday #iPhone #645Pro #Snapseed #SantaFe #NewMexico #EastCoastKin #Stunday #Scape

A light snow covers the mountains in the background of this panoramic photo. The white headstones from the Santa Fe National Cemetery cover the rolling hills in the foreground. Heavy clouds hang over it all on this December day.

Mark Murray @markrmurray.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Photo of the Day. 9/12/26. Walking by the Wall, Madrid, Spain. December 2006. Olympus E-1. #photooftheday #Olympus #OMSystems #Madrid #Spain #EastCoastKin #HumansOfBlueSky

A slow shutter speed blurs a man walking down a street in Madrid. The wall behind him shows the wear and tear of an old building, with brick and rock visible behind the stucco exterior. A metal grate covers the window.

Mark Murray @markrmurray.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Photo of the Day. 9/11/26. Bees Feeding, Vienna, Austria. June 2008. Olympus E-3. #photooftheday #Olympus #OMSystems #Vienna #Austria #EastCoastKin ##FlyDay

Bees swarm over bright yellow bighead knapweed flowers in Naschmarkt, an open air market, in Vienna.

Mark Murray @markrmurray.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Photo of the Day. 9/10/26. Skimming the Beach, Maui, Hawaii. June 2018. Olympus E-M1X Mark II. #photooftheday #Olympus #OMSystems #Maui #Hawaii #EastCoastKin #HumansOfBlueSky

A young boy runs along the water's edge on a beach in Maui with his wakeboard.

Mark Murray @markrmurray.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Photo of the Day. 9/9/26. Phone Call, Madrid, Spain. December 2006. Olympus E-1. #photooftheday #Olympus #OMSystems #Madrid #Spain #EastCoastKin #ColorADay #RedWed

A young Spanish man sits on the step outside a bar talking on a cell phone on a December afternoon in Madrid, Spain. A large statue of a penguin sits on a barrel behind him advertising Cruzcampo beer.

Mark Murray @markrmurray.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Photo of the Day. 9/8/26. Forest Stream, Wildwasserpfad Mariensee, Austria. July 2009. Olympus E-3. #photooftheday #Olympus #OMSystems #Austria #EastCoastKin #RockinTuesday

A rushing stream careens over rocks and surrounded by lush greenery on a nature hike in Lower Austria.

Mark Murray @markrmurray.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Photo of the Day. 9/7/26. Hallstatt, Austria. June 2008. Olympus E-3. #photooftheday #Olympus #OMSystems #Hallstatt #Austria #EastCoastKin #MountainMonday #BlueSkyMonday

Looking across Hallstätter See towards the village of Hallstatt, Austria, the mountains of Upper Austria rise above the lake and town. The mountain to the left of the UNESCO World Heritage town contains a 5,000 year old salt mine, which is a popular tourist site.

Mark Murray @markrmurray.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Photo of the Day. 9/6/26. Remains, Monument Valley, Arizona. April 2022. Olympus E-M1X Mark II and HDR. #photooftheday #Olympus #OMSystems #MonumentValley #Arizona #EastCoastKin #Stunday #Scape

A weathered tree stump lies sideways in the reddish sand of Monument Valley while wispy clouds stream across a blue sky over some of the buttes.

Mark Murray @markrmurray.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Photo of the Day. 9/5/26. Alhambra Detail, Granada, Spain. January 2020. iPhone 11 Pro and Hipstamatic. John S lens and Kodot XGrizzled film. #photooftheday #iPhone #Hipstamatic #Alhambra #Granada #Spain #EastCoastKin #ColorADay #GreenSat

A decorated arch shows the Moorish influence in the Alhambra in Granada, Spain.

Mark Murray @markrmurray.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Photo of the Day. 9/4/26. Panoramic Landscape, Melk, Austria. July 2011. Olympus E-3. #photooftheday #Olympus #OMSystems #Melk #Austria #EastCoastKin #Scape

The church steeple rises above the red roofs of Melk, Austria in a view from Melk Abbey. A waterway frames the right side of the frame with hills in the background.

Mark Murray @markrmurray.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Photo of the Day. 9/3/26. Enjoying the Waves, Maui, Hawaii. June 2018. Olympus E-M1 Mark II. #photooftheday #Olympus #OMSystems #Maui #Hawaii #EastCoastKin #HumansOfBlueSky #ColorADay #YellowThu

A silhouetted person sits on a yellow inflatable raft and talks to another person in the water while surfers watch for their next wave in the background. The late afternoon sun casts a warm glow on the water.

Mark Murray @markrmurray.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Photo of the Day. 9/2/26. Red Currants, Vienna, Austria. June 2008. Olympus E-3. #photooftheday #Olympus #OMSystems #Naschmarkt #Vienna #Wien #Austria #EastCoastKin #ColorADay #RedWed

A close-up of red currants for sale in the Naschmarkt, Vienna's best known market. More than 120 stalls sell fish, cheese, fruits and vegetables, sweets and a variety of other items. In the photo, stems and leaves break up the mix of red berries.

Mark Murray @markrmurray.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Photo of the Day. 9/1/26. Monument Valley, Arizona. April 2022. Olympus E-M1X Mark II. #photooftheday #Olympus #OMSystems #MonumentValley #Arizona #EastCoastKin #RockinTuesday #Scape

A clear blue sky rises above the red mesas and sandstone hills of Monument Valley while vehicles make their way along the dirt road that leads visitors into the park.

Mark Murray @markrmurray.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Photo of the Day. 8/31/26. Blue, Maui, Hawaii. April 2010. Olympus E-3. #photooftheday #Olympus #OMSystems #Maui #Hawaii #EastCoastKin #BlueSkyMonday

Three scuba divers swim through the blue water off Maui in the foreground while a sailboat heads off in the opposite direction in the background.

Mark Murray @markrmurray.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Photo of the Day. 8/30/26. Karlskirche at Twilight, Vienna, Austria. June 2008. Olympus E-3. #photooftheday #Olympus #OMSystems #Karlskirche #Vienna #Austria #EastCoastKin #Stunday

Karlskirche, or Charles Church, was completed in 1737 and is dedicated to Saint Charles Borromeo. The church utilizes multiple architectural styles from a Greek temple portico in the center to Roman Baroque on the two side towers. At twilight, the lights around the church reflect on a pool while the dark blue sky separates the building from the background.

Mark Murray @markrmurray.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Photo of the Day. 8/29/26. Sunrise, Garden Grove, California. October 2016. iPhone 7 and Hipstamatic. John S lens and Kodot XGrizzled film. #photooftheday #iPhone #Hipstamatic #ChristCathedral #GardenGrove #California #EastCoastKin #ColorADay #GreenSat

A sculpture of a flying eagle takes flight on the grounds of the Christ Cathedral in Garden Grove, California early in the morning. Formerly the Crystal Cathedral, the church was designed by architect Philip Johnson. It was originally the home of minister Robert Schiller and his Hour of Power broadcast, but was purchased by the Catholic diocese in 2012.

Mark Murray @markrmurray.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Photo of the Day. 8/28/26. Number 63, Sankt Corona am Wechsel, Austria. August 2007. Olympus E-1. #photooftheday #Olympus #OMSystems #Austria #EastCoastKin #ForestFriday

A chair lift at the Sankt Corona ski resort in Lower Austria takes visitors up the mountain. An open area shows where skiers will be descending once the Winter snow shows up while thick forest lines the way.

Mark Murray @markrmurray.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Photo of the Day. 8/27/26. Pastry Shop, Brussels, Belgium. iPhone XS and Hipstamatic. Helga Viking lens and Sussex film. #photooftheday #iPhone #Hipstamatic #Brussels #Belgium #EastCoastKin #HumansOfBlueSky

A young woman and young man work at a pastry shop near the Grand-Place in Brussels, serving a variety of sandwiches and baked goods to locals and tourists.

Mark Murray @markrmurray.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Photo of the Day. 8/26/26. Glacier National Park, Montana. September 2012. Olympus E-3. #photooftheday #Olympus #OMSystems #GlacierNationalPark #Montana #EastCoastKin #WaterfallWednesday

Fires in 2012 gave Glacier National Park in Montana a gray, smoky feel (and odor) everywhere you looked. The creeks were still running though, as they flow over the rocks. The thick stand of trees on both sides lead the eye further into the woods.

Mark Murray @markrmurray.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Photo of the Day. 8/25/26. Hoodoo, Hell's Half Acre, Wyoming. September 2007. Olympus E-1. #photooftheday #Olympus #OMSystems #Wyoming #EastCoastKin #RockinTuesday #ClassicMono

A hoodoo, a rock formation of soft rock worn by erosion, capped by a harder rock that protects the tower, sits in Hell's Half Acre in Wyoming.