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Mary Kate Ahkin
Portfolio
Projects
Field Notes
Mary Kate Ahkin
Portfolio
Projects
Field Notes
Portfolio
Projects
Field Notes
Aerial view of a sandy beach with turquoise water, showing a narrow stream running through the sand and vegetated dunes.
Sunset landscape with warm orange glow, distant hills, bare trees, and sparse grass in the foreground.
Person wearing a wetsuit and hood surfing on a teal surfboard in the ocean under a blue sky with clouds.
Black and white photo of a lighthouse on water with cloudy sky
A bottle of Gingerbee kombucha with apple, honey, and ginger flavor underwater on a sandy beach. Living proof Kombucha
A kite surfer is catching air over the ocean with a kite in the sky.
Person diving into the water from a boat with a lake and forested shoreline in the background.
Close-up of a clear goblet glass with the "Ore Dock Brewing Company Marquette, Michigan" logo, featuring a fishing fly attached to the rim.
Surfer in wetsuit sitting on surfboard in the ocean with trees in the background
Close-up of palm leaves against a clear blue sky.
Snow-covered forested landscape with a frozen river, under a partly cloudy sky.
Beach with a parked cube-shaped robotic pool cleaner with tracks and a tent set up for pool cleaning services.
Close-up of a bison standing in a grassy field, facing the camera, with its shaggy brown fur and curved horns prominent.
Person kayaking in ocean waves with overcast sky
Cloudy sky over calm lake with tree-lined shoreline
A beach scene with a blue tent and banner for the Surfrider Foundation. A woman in sunglasses stands near the tent, and a person in a white shirt is walking in front, blurred by motion. Other beachgoers and tents are in the background.
Aerial view of a rectangular building surrounded by dense green forest with a dirt road leading to it.
Person surfing on a wavy ocean, wearing a wetsuit, with one arm raised.
Skier on snowy slope with trees and blue sky background
Person tying a fishing fly at a table with fly-tying tools and materials.
View up a sailboat mast against a blue sky with clouds.
Person paddleboarding on water with a paddle, close-up of water surface.
Hand holding a blue insulated mug with a spoon, snowy landscape in the background.
Sailboats racing on a lake with a forested hillside in the background.
View of a sailing boat's deck with ropes and sails, looking towards the bow and ocean.
Man pouring water into a large container outdoors with steam rising from it, residential houses in the background, wearing a black cap, gloves, and a black vest.
Surfer climbing a pier with a surfboard in hand, wearing a wetsuit, with ocean waves crashing behind.
Lighthouse on a pier during sunset with calm sea and distant hills.
Surfer sitting on a surfboard in the ocean wearing a wetsuit, with waves and blue sky with clouds in the background.
Person wearing black jacket and brown gloves holding a can of Fat Tire Ale beer outdoors with snow-covered trees in the background.
Red navigational buoy with number two floating on calm sea
A sailboat navigating choppy waters on a cloudy day with a hilly coastline in the background.
Person in wetsuit surfing on a calm ocean wave under cloudy skies.
Yellow and gray lichen growing on a rock by a body of water.
Aerial view of a frozen lake with cracked ice patterns
A wooden mannequin hand holding a black fabric wristband with the text 'GREAT LAKES COASTAL' and a star symbol.
View from the bow of a sailboat with a blue tarp-covered object, calm water, and an overcast sky.
Layered rock formations with red and beige stripes under a cloudy sky, resembling a natural sandstone landscape.
Person walking with a surfboard on a beach, with palm trees and mountains in the background.
Three glasses of white wine being clinked in a toast at a social gathering
Two women sitting close together, with one holding and reading a camping map labeled 'Camping Maps USA'. The person reading the map has long, light-colored hair and is wearing a gray shirt, while the other woman has long dark hair and is wearing a wh
Woman smiling and holding a sticker for the Surfrider Foundation in Milwaukee at a beach event.
A hand holding a white mug with the logo 'AMMP Accelerators' while a fish is hanging out of the mug against a background of water and a lake with trees and hills.
Person wearing a wetsuit swimming in open water near the shore with a cloudy sky.
Person in black wetsuit and water shoes holding a glove, standing on a sandy beach next to a surfboard with a leash.
A buffet table with assorted dips in bowls, sliced salami on plates, vegetable sticks such as carrots, and a selection of nuts, crackers, and cheeses on platters.
White lighthouse with a round lantern room under a clear blue sky.
Row of lettuce plants growing under a white protective cover in a garden or greenhouse.
Person in a wetsuit surfing on a pink surfboard in the ocean.
An aerial view of a shoreline with a dense green forest on the right side and the water on the left side.
Man in black wetsuit holding a surfboard on a sandy beach.
Aerial view of frozen river edge with snow-covered rocks and broken ice pieces blending into dark water.
Skateboarder performing a trick on a ramp in a park with autumn trees and two spectators watching.
Two surfers with pink and blue surfboards on a snowy beach heading towards the ocean, wearing black wetsuits.
Two sailboats on calm water, with a flat horizon line and a bright sky.
Ocean view at sunset with sky and clouds
Rock formations resembling mountains in a desert landscape under a cloudy sky.
A man carrying a surfboard walking on a sandy beach with people in the background near the ocean.
Close-up of a white sail on a sailboat against a blue sky with clouds.
An aerial view of a marina with boats docked, surrounded by green trees and a pond, with a body of water in the background.
Person kayaking on a cloudy day on the ocean with small waves.
Person in a wetsuit and beanie holding a paddleboard at the beach during sunset.
People surfing in the ocean on a sunny day
Snow-covered hills under a pastel-colored sky at sunrise or sunset.
Snow-capped mountain range under clear blue sky
A sailboat with a white sail named 'Cadence' sailing in front of a large white cruise ship on calm water with a clear blue sky in the background.
A person hiking on rock formations overlooking a dense green forest.
Person in blue jacket sitting on a sailboat, looking at the sky.
Person riding a kite surfboard in the ocean, with a kite flying in the sky.
Cloudy sky over a calm lake with a tree-lined shoreline and grassy cliff.
A person snowboarding on a snow-covered slope surrounded by trees.
Aerial view of a sea with divided differently colored waters separated by a narrow concrete bridge.
Snow-covered forest on a hillside under a partly cloudy sky.
Man in blue jacket and cap sitting on a sailboat, gazing at the horizon, with clear blue sky and ocean in the background.
People climbing a steep hill using ropes during an outdoor race.
Sunset over a lake with scattered clouds and vibrant sky hues.
Close-up of green grass and wild plants on a misty day
Aerial view of a snowy landscape with a vehicle and people on a snow-covered road surrounded by snow-laden trees and fields.
A person wearing a black jacket holding a brown bottle with a label that reads 'SAWMI Brewing Co.' in front of a rustic wooden house with snow on the roof and trees in the background.
A black and white photo of a bride and groom embracing by a large body of water, their foreheads touching, with joyful expressions.
A person sitting on the edge of a large rock formation outdoors, overlooking a forested landscape with a cloudy sky overhead.
Aerial view of a marina with boats docked, a large body of water, sailboats, and lush green trees along the shoreline.
People at a beach with a person carrying a surfboard, others in the water, and beach gear on the sand, with a 'No Swimming' sign
Wild horses grazing in a snowy field with bare trees and mountains in the background during sunset.
A person walking along the beach carrying a surfboard with the ocean and sky in the background.
Close-up of birch tree trunks with peeling white bark and some brown patches, with the sun shining in the background and snow on the ground.
Aerial view of a lakeside area with a beach, parking lot, and buildings; dense treetops extend into the horizon under a clear blue sky.
A newlywed couple sharing a kiss at the beach, with the bride wearing a veil and pink dress, and the groom in a green suit with a boutonniere, against a cloudy sky.
An aerial view of large rocks and green water in a natural landscape.
Close-up of birch trees with white bark and patches of brown, snow on the ground, sunlight shining through featureless branches, and a rainbow in the top left corner.
A wooden table with drinks, playing cards, and a domino game laid out. There are two glasses of beer, a glass of dark red drink, and playing cards with a king of clubs, six of clubs, two of spades, three of diamonds, and two hearts. The woman sitting
A bottle of Living Proof Kombucha Gingerbee resting on rocks and a woven blanket.
A woman is pinning a wedding dress on a bride as part of a wedding preparation. The bride's dress is white with intricate lace embroidery. The woman is wearing a dark purple dress and a floral wrist corsage.
A close-up of a small boat on rocky ground, with wood sticks and driftwood on top, and a distant body of water in the background.
Frozen shoreline with ice chunks and snow, melting ice patches, forested area in the background, and a clear blue sky.
A jewelry box with a necklace, two rings, and a wooden branch with leaves on a wooden surface, captured in black and white.
A bouquet of flowers including roses and daisies on a wooden surface near a decorative mirror and window, in black and white.
Person carrying a surfboard in a foggy outdoor setting.

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Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan | Anishinaabe land - home of the Ojibwe Gakiiwe-onaning people