Born in Nepal, Mahesh Thapa immigrated to the United States at age 8. While he was in medical school, he discovered his passion for photography. Despite being on faculty at Seattle Children’s Hospital, he makes time to hone his [photography][1] skills – from taking images to processing and printing them. He occasionally holds [workshops][2]. As you’ll find in the images below, his specialties are landscapes and nature. He has a talent for capturing scenes that will make you wonder. In particular, his recent shots of vibrant fall foliage reflect the beauty of nature unspoiled. There are so many things to feast your eyes on in today’s world, but his work reminds us that there is none like that which has existed long before us. In addition to having a strong Instagram following ([@StarvingPhotographer][3]) of over 200K (we’re surprised it isn’t more), Thapa is also a [@pro_ig][4] co-founder. [1]: https://starvingphotographer.smugmug.com/ [2]: https://starvingphotographer.smugmug.com/Workshop [3]: https://instagram.com/starvingphotographer/ [4]: https://instagram.com/Pro_IG/. ◾️◾️◾️◾️◾️◾️◾️◾️◾️◾️◾️◾️◾️◾️. Golden Palouse.
The Palouse, WA, USA. Canon 1Ds Mk III. Canon 70-200mm f/4L IS. 3 stop soft reverse grad ND. ISO 100 | f/8 | 1/10 sec ◾️◾️◾️◾️◾️◾️◾️◾️◾️◾️◾️◾️◾️◾️ Today, I’m absolutely floored to have my 2nd photograph featured in one day at @nature (#natureaddict). It’s the absolute premier place for nature photography, as you might guess from the hub’s name. So a HUGE THANKS to that great hub and the person or people who run it. I’d love to thank him/her/them personally. So if you can read this, please send me an email or private message. ??. ◾️◾️◾️◾️◾️◾️◾️◾️◾️◾️◾️◾️◾️◾️ ?8″x10″ archival print = $50 total ?Send questions to: mthapa@mac.com ?PayPal accepted & Lifetime guarantee ◾️◾️◾️◾️◾️◾️◾️◾️◾️◾️◾️◾️◾️◾️ A photo posted by @starvingphotographer on Apr 26, 2014 at 11:25am PDT.
================================= ✨✨✨StarvingPhotographer.com✨✨✨ ================================= T: #Yellow P: #Boardman, #Oregon, #USA C: #GetOlympus OM-D E-M1 L: #Olympus 9-18mm f/4-5.6 E: ISO 200 | f/5.6 | 1/25, 1/50, 1/100 sec ================================= I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who came out to support me today at my talk. The turnout was tremendous.
It was heartwarming to see some old friends and make some new ones. A special shoutout to Kenmore Camera (@kcamera) for hosting the Digital Photo Expo, and to @getolympus for giving me the opportunity to present on their behalf. ================================= A photo posted by @starvingphotographer on Nov 8, 2015 at 8:06pm PST.
================================= Here’s the final version of the “behind the scenes” shot from my prior post. Had a pretty nice sunset also.
I’ll probably post that one tomorrow. ================================= ✨✨✨StarvingPhotographer.com✨✨✨ ================================= T: Come Fall With Me P: #Acadia National Park, #Maine, #USA C: #TeamCanon #5DSR L: Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS E1: ISO 100 | f/22 | 2 sec (for sunburst) E2: ISO 800 | f/11 | 1/30 sec (for rest of the scene) ================================= A photo posted by @starvingphotographer on Oct 30, 2015 at 4:10pm PDT.
================================= ✨✨✨StarvingPhotographer.com✨✨✨ ================================= T: Jump For Joy P: #NorthBend, #Washington, #USA C: #Sony #a7Rii L: Sony 70-200mm f/4 E: ISO 100 | f/4 | 1/500 sec ================================= Taking fall Picts with Kishore.
@morewaize was also here to join in the fun. ================================= A photo posted by @starvingphotographer on Oct 20, 2015 at 6:06pm PDT.
================================= Goodbye, Niagara Falls. It’s been a blast.
Tomorrow I’ll be on the Big Island of Hawaii (It’s a rough life, I know) ??. ================================= T: Once More Unto The Breach, Dear Friends P: #NiagaraFalls, #Ontario, #Canada C: #GetOlympus OM-D E-M5 II L: Olympus 9-18mm f/4.0-5.6 E: ISO 400 | f/5.6 | 1/500 sec ================================= ✨✨✨StarvingPhotographer.com✨✨✨ ================================= A photo posted by @starvingphotographer on Sep 20, 2015 at 5:13am PDT.
================================= ✨✨✨StarvingPhotographer.com✨✨✨ ================================= T: Green Goodness P: Boardman, OR, USA C: Olympus OM-D E-M5 II L: Olympus 40-150mm f/2.8 Pro E: ISO 200 | f/8 | 1/100 sec ================================= @getolympus #getolympus ================================= A photo posted by @starvingphotographer on Jun 16, 2015 at 9:29pm PDT
Weather using a telephoto or wide angle lens, remember to have something interesting in your foreground.
I think an Orca pod qualifies as interesting. T: Sunday Swim P: San Juan Islands, WA, USA C: Canon 5D Mark III L: Canon 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6L IS F: Circular Polarizer E: ISO 100 | f/11 | 1/500 sec A photo posted by @starvingphotographer on Sep 28, 2014 at 11:17am PDT.
================================= I’m available for lectures and teaching sessions. If your organization or photography club desires an experienced educator and public speaker, please contact me. Example topics include: =================================.
Landscape Photography 101. Understanding Exposure. Basic and advanced editing techniques. Succeeding as a social media influencer ================================= ✨✨✨StarvingPhotographer.com✨✨✨ ================================= T: Rock My World P: #DeathValley NP, #California, #USA C: #TeamCanon 1Ds Mark II L: Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II F: 3 stop soft grad ND E: ISO 100 | f/11 | 1/13 sec ================================= A photo posted by @starvingphotographer on Oct 3, 2015 at 7:01am PDT.
================================= You know another great thing about the Pacific Northwest.
Even when it’s not spring, the forests stay lush green. ================================= ✨✨✨StarvingPhotographer.com✨✨✨ ================================= T: Evergreen P: Somewhere in #Washington, #USA C: #GetOlympus OM-D E-M1 L: Olympus 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro E: ISO 200 | f/5.6 | 1/3 sec ================================= A photo posted by @starvingphotographer on Oct 21, 2015 at 5:47am PDT.
============================ I often have to travel far from home, and I miss my wife and son dearly. Wherever I am or whatever I’m doing, I know my love is strong…not because I can feel their presence but because I’m so acutely aware of their absence.
Tag someone who makes you feel this way. ============================ T: French Kiss P: Paris, France C: Leica M (Typ 240) L: Leica 35mm f/1.4 Summilux-M ASPH FLE E: ISO 200 | f/5.6 | 1/25 sec ============================ A photo posted by @starvingphotographer on Feb 9, 2015 at 9:35pm PST.
================================= This was one of the best sunrises I have ever seen on the East Coast. I feel so fortunate to have been at this epic and iconic location to capture it.
I hope you enjoy looking at this image as much as I did capturing it. ================================= ✨✨✨StarvingPhotographer.com✨✨✨ ================================= T: Nice And Easy P: #York, #Maine, #USA C: #TeamCanon #5DSR L: Canon 24-70mm f/2.8L II F: 3 stop soft grad ND E: ISO 100 | f/8 | 1.6 sec ================================= A photo posted by @starvingphotographer on Oct 28, 2015 at 6:17am PDT.
================================= The Tatoosh Range is a mountain range located in Mount Rainier National Park and the adjacent Tatoosh Wilderness in the state of Washington, in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States.
The range runs roughly east–west, beginning with the southeastern Tatoosh Peak and concluding with the western Eagle Peak. Reference: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tatoosh_Range ================================= ✨✨✨StarvingPhotographer.com✨✨✨ ================================= T: What A Cute Tatoosh P: #MtRainier NP, #Washington, #USA C: #TeamCanon 5D Mark III L: Canon 24-70mm f/2.8L II F: 3 stop soft grad ND E: ISO 100 | f/11 | 1/10 sec ================================= A photo posted by @starvingphotographer on Aug 23, 2015 at 6:03am PDT.
================================= ✨✨✨StarvingPhotographer.com✨✨✨ ================================= T: The Road Back P: #Savannah, #Georgia, #USA C: #TeamCanon 5D Mark III L: Canon 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS E: ISO 100 | f/8 | 2 sec ================================= A photo posted by @starvingphotographer on Jul 22, 2015 at 9:36am PDT
▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ Here is a shot from my wonderful trip to the southwest with some amazing photographers.
I was accompanied by @tyschmitt (the guy you see here), @lightscaper, @dustinlefevre, @sugarconnection, @cbezerraphotos, and @phototwentyone ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ T: The Universe Provides P: Canyonlands National Park, Utah, USA C: Canon 5D III L: Canon TSE 17mm f/4L E: ISO 100, 1600 | f/8 | 1/30, 1/10, 2, 5, 20 sec ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ A photo posted by @starvingphotographer on Oct 13, 2014 at 7:35pm PDT.
================================= T: A Place Of Rest P: Seattle, WA, USA C: Canon 5D Mark III L: Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L E: ISO 100 | f/8 | 1/100 sec ================================= A photo posted by @starvingphotographer on Apr 13, 2015 at 1:27pm PDT
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Vernon, WA, USA C: Canon 5D Mark III L: Canon 70-200mm f/4L IS F: 3 stop REVERSE grad ND E: ISO 100 | f/8 | 1/30 sec X 5 (focus stacked) ============================ A photo posted by @starvingphotographer on Apr 2, 2015 at 4:15pm PDT.
============================ T: Magical Mystical Tour L: Stonehenge, United Kingdom C: Leica M (Typ 240) L: Leica Super Elmar-M 21mm f/3.4 F: 3 stop soft grad ND E: ISO 200 | f/11 | 1/2 sec ============================ A photo posted by @starvingphotographer on Mar 6, 2015 at 9:22am PST