Hello
About & gear
Hi, I'm Mick, a photography enthusiast based in Amersfoort, Netherlands.
I picked up a camera for the first time in 2024, starting out with my dad's old Nikon D700. What began as borrowing gear quickly turned into a full-blown hobby. I shoot mostly animals, nature, street, and action, with a soft spot for pet photography and zoo visits. Still learning, always practicing.
When I'm not behind the camera you'll find me working in IT as a Linux DevOps engineer, playing (bass) guitar, gaming, or listening to punk and psychedelic rock.
I share my home in Amersfoort with my wife and our cat Cosmo. Fair warning: if you follow me here or on Instagram, you will see a lot of Cosmo.
Micktures is a blend of my name and "pictures", simple as that.
Want to get in touch? Reach me at
contact@micktures.nl or via Instagram.
Gear
This is the gear I use to make my photos. I started out with a DSLR and have since moved to mirrorless — but I still keep the old workhorse around.
Cameras
- Nikon Z6 II
- primary, full-frame mirrorless
- Nikon D700
- secondary, full-frame DSLR (where it all started)
Lenses
- AF-S NIKKOR 16–35mm f/4G ED VR
- wide-angle zoom, F-mount
- AF-S NIKKOR 24–120mm f/4G ED VR
- all-round zoom, F-mount
- AF-S NIKKOR 70–200mm f/4G ED VR
- telephoto zoom, F-mount
- Meike 85mm f/1.8 STM
- portrait prime, Z-mount
Adapters
- Nikon FTZ II
- F-mount to Z-mount adapter, full AF and electronic aperture support
Accessories
- FAIRCO Focus F-1
- quick-release shoulder sling strap
- Decathlon Explorer 900 30L
- hiking backpack, used as camera bag on day trips