Landscape and all things rustic photographer needs logo

This is what Appel View Photography was looking for in their logo design

I'm looking for a logo that will be used typically such as on a website, on fb, business cards, pamphlets etc. but also as a watermark on my photos. The watermark doesn't have to be exactly the same but it could be a variation of the designed logo. Since it will be used as a watermark, it will need to look good on a dark or light background. Landscapes, barns, and pretty much anything rustic are my specialties. Check out my SmugMug page at http://theviewthrumylens.smugmug.com/ for some examples of my work.

Here is the challenge - my business name. Since my last name is Appel, pronounced apple, there tends to be some confusion on the spelling. If someone has a way to draw attention to the correct spelling, that would be a plus, as long as it's done well. Also, hopefully it goes without saying but absolutely no apples in the logo. I am not opposed to a different business name but have yet to come up with anything I like better.

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