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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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₪ Worldwide TRAVELOGUE ₪ (Add 1 ~ Award 3) Sweeper's On! 192,439 photos, 10,008 members
GREEN - Group No. 3 (Post 1, Award 4) 29,522 photos, 3,589 members
""This Is Magic" P1/AW/FAV3 MANDATORY or banned sweeper run 4,690 photos, 598 members
YELLOW - Group No. 2 (Post 1, Award 4) 38,843 photos, 4,263 members
RED - Group No. 1 (Post 1, Award 4) 63,277 photos, 5,132 members
Level 4 Auto Focus Bronze (P/1 C/5 ) 7+ Comments Only 1,236 photos, 544 members
VISIONARY ARTS GALLERY 3 Elite (P1-A3) Step 3 12,756 photos, 1,504 members
VISIONARY ARTS GALLERY 2 Platinum & Gold (P1: A5) Step 2 18,394 photos, 2,180 members
Level 3 Auto Focus ( P/1 C/5 ) 6+ Comments Only 3,117 photos, 972 members
Early Cars to 1970's Cars 1,917 photos, 21 members
❖ Secret Forest - macros only ❖ - p1*/a3*** sweeper on! 1,671 photos, 293 members
Two - zwei - deux - due - dva 7,450 photos, 436 members
stamp club 8,956 photos, 526 members
Christmas Memories, Past and Present 1,676 photos, 141 members
!Best Images Ever (ADMIN Approval Only | Award 2) 35,790 photos, 1,842 members
Tis the Season to be Jolly p1/c2 9,214 photos, 1,063 members
! Fantastic Christmas picture gallery ! Post 1 / Award 2 3,583 photos, 963 members
Your Best Shot 2011 14,014 photos, 16,478 members
World Nature and Wildlife Group P1/C3 6,780 photos, 741 members
COCHES ANTIGUOS---vintage cars 16,101 photos, 444 members
The Elite Photographer Level 3! Post 1 Award 5 ((INVITE ONLY)) 7,528 photos, 1,186 members
The Elite Photographer Level 2! Post 1 Award 5 ((INVITE ONLY)) 11,770 photos, 1,576 members
* Awesome Blossoms (post 1 ~ award 1) Contest Winners Here! 8,283 photos, 464 members
"Antique's, Vintage , Old Photos, Pics,Cards,posters 752 photos, 41 members
CATHOLIC ........THE BEAUTY OF OUR FAITH 2,345 photos, 122 members
Beautiful Colorful World (Post1/Award2) ✿Sweeper on✿ 16,810 photos, 1,485 members
!Addicted to Nature!(Post 2-Award 3)Sweeper Active 120,850 photos, 7,017 members
Flickrs True Reflection - Level 3 (P1/A5) Sweeper Active 4,910 photos, 1,222 members
Flickrs True Reflection - Level 2 (P1/A5) Sweeper Active 7,929 photos, 1,623 members
living in harmony with nature 7,746 photos, 1,075 members
Flickrs True Reflection - Level 1 (P1/A5) Sweeper Active 20,508 photos, 2,252 members
Naturally Wonderful/ Invite only/ Post 1 comment 3 8,393 photos, 1,345 members
Project Weather 8,104 photos, 2,562 members
Shadow & Light (Post 1 - Comment on 1) 52,870 photos, 3,050 members
Flowers, Glorious Flowers! 11,957 photos, 1,178 members
NATURE'S ELEGANT SHOTS [ Invitation Only / Post 1 - Award 4 ] 68,441 photos, 11,778 members
Chariots of Artists (Level 1) Contest #7 : Winter Scene 83,634 photos, 5,821 members
Nature's Garden (Post 1:Comment3:Sweeper Active!) 47,423 photos, 6,207 members
***A Place For Great Photographers*** Level 1 Please Award 3 108,663 photos, 6,253 members
Love The World Of Nature ( Post-1, Award-2 ) 29,253 photos, 3,093 members
Flickrs Best Autumn Leaves and Fall Foliage Pictures 6,536 photos, 1,356 members
WoW - 3rd level (Post 1/Award 5 sweeper|ON) 6,648 photos, 1,478 members
Level 1 All Nature's Paradise (P/1 C/5) Contest Vote 01/31 23,701 photos, 2,237 members
WoW - 2nd level (Post 1/Award 5 sweeper|ON) 11,027 photos, 1,952 members
Triple Nice Shot! ~ Level 3 ~ Invite Only ~ New Contest ~ P1 A5 20,136 photos, 2,969 members
TOPs of THIS 1 ~ STEP 2/4 ~ exclusively for 4+ awarded THIS1 p 2,052 photos, 426 members
Fav-O-Rama (Post 1, Fav 1) 2,252 photos, 140 members
Fave Fave Fave 44 photos, 19 members
THE BEST OF MIMAMOR'S GROUPS ( Admin Invitation Only / 1 - 4 AW 8,324 photos, 2,020 members
Beautiful Nature (post 1 comment 3) 6,309 photos, 1,085 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