Mark Middleton photography Archives

Pelourinho Salvador Brazil at Sunrise: Photographing the Historic Heart of Bahia

by markmiddletonArchitecture, Urban May 30, 2026May 30, 2026No Comments

Pelourinho Salvador Brazil is one of the most fascinating historic districts I have ever visited. During a trip to Bahia in 2025, I found myself wandering its cobblestone streets before sunrise, camera in hand, exploring the birthplace of colonial Brazil while the city was still asleep. After attending CIMI360 and spending time in Brazil, I …

Sunset Over Nazaré Portugal | Drone Photography Above the Atlantic Coast

by markmiddletonLandscapes May 19, 2026May 30, 2026Comments are Disabled

There is something magical about the coastline of Nazaré, Portugal at sunset. The Atlantic Ocean stretches endlessly into the horizon, the cliffs glow with warm evening light, and the sound of crashing waves echoes below the old lighthouse at Forte de São Miguel Arcanjo. Standing here with my drone in the air and my camera …

Five palm trees silhouetted against a colorful sunset sky in Hawaii with tropical clouds and fading light

Hawaii Through My Lens: Fourteen Years of Returning to What Feels Like Home

by markmiddletonGeneral, Landscapes, Urban May 5, 2026May 5, 2026Comments are Disabled

For the past fourteen years, Hawaii has been more than a destination for me—it has become a place of rhythm, reflection, and creative energy. It’s where I go to reset, to explore, and to capture moments that feel timeless. Somewhere between the sway of the palms and the glow of the Pacific at sunset, I …