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Having retired in April, 2009 from the National Park Service after over 35 years as a National Park Ranger, I have a great interest in the National Park System and the outdoors in general, as well as a number of hobbies (see below). I particularly like macro photography of flowers and insects. Now I can spend more time on my hobbies and enjoy life with my "better half." I still volunteer with NPS, administering or moderating several official park Flickr groups. I'm also involved with several other private groups of my own or others.

I primarily use a Canon Powershot A580 camera for outdoor work, and an A590IS in the house. Some of the shots you see were taken by my lovely wife, who has also been bitten by the "photo bug."

Please also visit our YouTube Channel. No original videos, but some fine oldies in our Playlists. www.youtube.com/user/Puzzler4879?feature=mhum

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(BEST OF) "OH NO, NOT ANOTHER FLOWER!" (Post 1, Award 3) 1,223 photos, 354 members
Memorials dedicated to the role of animals in war 19 photos, 6 members
₪ ENGLAND + NEW ENGLAND ₪ [Post 1/ Award 3] 199 photos, 361 members
₪ Worldwide TRAVELOGUE ₪ (Add 1 ~ Award 3) Sweeper's On! 193,045 photos, 10,055 members
GREEN - Group No. 3 (Post 1, Award 4) 30,608 photos, 3,652 members
""This Is Magic" P1/AW/FAV3 MANDATORY or banned sweeper run 4,851 photos, 604 members
YELLOW - Group No. 2 (Post 1, Award 4) 40,297 photos, 4,348 members
RED - Group No. 1 (Post 1, Award 4) 65,477 photos, 5,226 members
Level 4 Auto Focus Bronze (P/1 C/5 ) 7+ Comments Only 1,303 photos, 566 members
VISIONARY ARTS GALLERY 3 Elite (P1-A3) Step 3 12,882 photos, 1,512 members
VISIONARY ARTS GALLERY 2 Platinum & Gold (P1: A5) Step 2 18,586 photos, 2,191 members
Level 3 Auto Focus ( P/1 C/5 ) 6+ Comments Only 3,230 photos, 993 members
Early Cars to 1970's Cars 1,943 photos, 21 members
❖ Secret Forest - macros only ❖ - p1*/a3*** sweeper on! 1,685 photos, 294 members
Two - zwei - deux - due - dva 7,694 photos, 457 members
stamp club 8,973 photos, 528 members
Christmas Memories, Past and Present 1,676 photos, 141 members
!Best Images Ever (ADMIN Approval Only | Award 2) 36,009 photos, 1,849 members
Tis the Season to be Jolly p1/c2 9,233 photos, 1,062 members
! Fantastic Christmas picture gallery ! Post 1 / Award 2 3,597 photos, 965 members
Your Best Shot 2011 13,993 photos, 16,443 members
World Nature and Wildlife Group P1/C3 6,859 photos, 749 members
COCHES ANTIGUOS---vintage cars 16,237 photos, 444 members
The Elite Photographer Level 3! Post 1 Award 5 ((INVITE ONLY)) 7,685 photos, 1,218 members
The Elite Photographer Level 2! Post 1 Award 5 ((INVITE ONLY)) 11,982 photos, 1,599 members
* Awesome Blossoms (post 1 ~ award 1) Contest Winners Here! 8,306 photos, 464 members
"Antique's, Vintage , Old Photos, Pics,Cards,posters 758 photos, 41 members
CATHOLIC ........THE BEAUTY OF OUR FAITH 2,347 photos, 122 members
Beautiful Colorful World (Post1/Award2) ✿Sweeper on✿ 17,257 photos, 1,522 members
!Addicted to Nature!(Post 2-Award 3)Sweeper Active 121,122 photos, 7,024 members
Flickrs True Reflection - Level 3 (P1/A5) Sweeper Active 5,010 photos, 1,238 members
Flickrs True Reflection - Level 2 (P1/A5) Sweeper Active 8,087 photos, 1,640 members
living in harmony with nature 7,906 photos, 1,077 members
Flickrs True Reflection - Level 1 (P1/A5) Sweeper Active 20,969 photos, 2,269 members
Naturally Wonderful/ Invite only/ Post 1 comment 3 8,446 photos, 1,347 members
Project Weather 8,476 photos, 2,594 members
Shadow & Light (Post 1 - Comment on 1) 53,035 photos, 3,049 members
Flowers, Glorious Flowers! 12,080 photos, 1,185 members
NATURE'S ELEGANT SHOTS [ Invitation Only / Post 1 - Award 4 ] 68,462 photos, 11,781 members
Chariots of Artists (Level 1) : Post 1 / Award 4 84,405 photos, 5,893 members
Nature's Garden (Post 1:Comment3:Sweeper Active!) 47,604 photos, 6,212 members
***A Place For Great Photographers*** Level 1 Please Award 3 108,963 photos, 6,262 members
Love The World Of Nature ( Post-1, Award-2 ) 29,288 photos, 3,092 members
Flickrs Best Autumn Leaves and Fall Foliage Pictures 6,532 photos, 1,360 members
WoW - 3rd level (Post 1/Award 5 sweeper|ON) 6,785 photos, 1,507 members
Level 1 All Nature's Paradise (P/1 C/5) Contest Vote 01/31 23,843 photos, 2,245 members
WoW - 2nd level (Post 1/Award 5 sweeper|ON) 11,248 photos, 1,983 members
Triple Nice Shot! ~ Level 3 ~ Invite Only ~ New Contest ~ P1 A5 20,296 photos, 2,975 members
TOPs of THIS 1 ~ STEP 2/4 ~ exclusively for 4+ awarded THIS1 p 2,122 photos, 450 members
Fav-O-Rama (Post 1, Fav 1) 2,254 photos, 140 members

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Testimonials (5)

ROMSKI1 says:

"I have watched John's photostream over the past 2 years and i have seen some excellent macro flower pictures and information and ideas of trips to National Parks near to NYC...and of course the Statue of Liberty pics/jigsaws

Keep up the great work...always nice to be drawn back to your flickr photostream to see what you have been up to!"

18th September, 2011
DART.IMAGES says:

"A very kind man , who takes time out to make comments for other peoples work. A credit to Flickr"

21st October, 2009
Y. Deshayes says:

"I thoroughly enjoy seeing John's (and his other half's) photos on Flickr. The nice thing about John and his photography is that he is full of surprises. John is imaginative, funny, informative and he also takes fabulous photos, which I always look forward to seeing. In addition, he is also a very supportive Flickr friend, one I am delighted to have made friends with. I am a novice myself, so no position to be critical or otherwise. All I know is that I enjoy his photography, his friendship and his supportive comments. It is a real pleasure to have John as a friend (and his other half (smile).Thank you John."

25th September, 2009
VietVet'67 says:

"I have seen John Grow in his Photographic Skills to become a True Artist. His Skills have Bloomed from taking a Snapshot to Presenting his Subject with the Love of the world around him in a way that show that Love for Nature and Preserving it whether it be through his work or the Camera.

Congratulations John."

20th September, 2009
Dez Newcomb Photography says:

"Puzzlers Macros are magnificent. Anyone can take a Macro, but he makes them come to life through his photos. Always a great job and always someone I look forward to seeing pictures from!"

26th June, 2009