Mark b.
Ballasalla, Isle of Man
Über Mark b.
Photographer, writer & yoga teacher
My name is Mark Boyd.
I am 40 years of age and from the Isle of Man, a tiny island between Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England, in the middle of the Irish Sea. Things changed for me/us when my beautiful wife was diagnosed with breast cancer during February 2011. Sadly my lovely lady, Amanda, lost her battle with cancer two years ago. Since then I have travelled.
For 15 years I was a financial advisor, but now I am a yoga teacher, professional photographer and writer. Six months after Amanda's passing I travelled throughout India (picking up our trip where it was cut short due to the return of cancer), Nepal and Alaska. I returned to the Isle of Man working on various photographic commissions and projects throughout the days and holding yoga classes in the evening. I then went to Cardiff in Wales to help two dear friends launch a new business.
I'm not to bothered about remaining in any one place. As a photographer and writer the more places I live the more photographic opportunities arise. The outdoors are my playground.
I love to write, trek, photograph, surf, wakeboard, snowboard, camp, fish, play guitar, practise yoga and meditation along with many other sporting activities. At the moment I am travelling South America until mid March 2016. I am learning Spanish as I travel.
What do I need? Not a lot really. Good internet access and small motor vehicle or bicycle is all I need. I've cared for properties belonging to friends and family over the past couple of years along with plenty of Couchsurfing. I have also worked on farms and have a good relationship with animals, plants and the outdoors in general. I have cared for both cats, dogs and various animals. I love the countryside, rivers, forests, mountains and valleys.
Recommendations can be provided upon request. Though you can find plenty about me via the links below.
Want to know more?
www.completingourjourney.blogspot.com
www.mywifeslump.blogspot.com
www.mbimagery.co.uk
www.facebook.com/markboydphotography