Flickr: JOn's ~=:-) view

WHO AM I?:
I am a free-spirited 43 year young human, who loves to explore the world around me. Every day presents another opportunity for finding the hidden joys and treasures in what most would consider ordinary surroundings. I see the world as very complex, with so much to learn in every step of the journey. I love detail! (I do not know how to be bored...there is always something to find wonder, and joy in). Having gone to a digital camera has just added to the excitement, and never-ending joys I can capture, and share! ~=:-)

WHY I DO IT?:
I love to take pictures, to preserve the memory for myself, as well as to share my joys with others. If Even one of my photos manages to make you smile, or forget your own troubles for even a minute... Then You have just seen why I do it! Enjoy, smile, live, and laugh!

I NOW HAVE A BLOG! :) (began Aug 2011) enterwithanopenmindorclosedeyes.blogspot.com
Facebook, and Flickr are great, and serve wonderful purposes in my life. I am now venturing into the world of Blogging to further My Creative Expression. This will be a way for me to share the creativity through my (often) Humorous writing style, combining stories, Photos, and imagination. I hope you find Joy in what I share!

EDITED PHOTOS? NOPE:
None of my photos have been post-shot edited. (meaning once I take the picture, I never alter it...AT ALL, EVER) I believe in the art of the capture, and present my photos proudly in the un-altered form. While they are not perfect, I feel this is a good match for my views on life... take it as it is. I do not begrudge those who choose to edit their photos one bit... that is part of who they are. Enjoy my photos "au-naturel" as it may be :)

COMMENT, PLEASE! ~=:-)
If you see something you enjoy, Please feel free to comment! If I showed you my photos in person, You would make verbal comments, right?? So why is it, that online, you view a photo, but will not comment?? I get tons of visits, but You do not comment... How Come? Please respond the same you would if I was in your living room. (I enjoy learning about those who view my photos). ~=:-)

NEKKIDNESS?:
I am a Naturist/ nudist, who loves to be nekkid as much as is practical. (Some would say I am bent toward the crazy side... I would not disagree... You decide). Viewing my pictures, you will encounter simple nudity. Nothing is ever portrayed in a sexual, suggestive, or obscene way. If simple nudity offends you, or you are not sure if it does... then, simply look with an open mind, or closed eyes. I am sure you will agree, once you see my pic's, that they are tasteful, artful, and darned funny.(There will never be anything sexual in my photos). I understand people see that subject in a wide variety of ways. What you perceive as sexual, is not necessarily another's view. You might be surprised at how many different places and situations I am nekkid. All My photos represent the many wonderful journeys in my life. Enjoy! JOn~=:-)

WHAT IS UP WITH THOSE DUCKY's YOU SEE IN MY STREAM?
Well, it all started with One... A Giant Yellow Rubber Duck, named Just Ducky. He has his own Facebook page, too... the link is shown to the right----> :)
These Ducks go everywhere with me. (not all of them at once, but they take turns) They manage to get into all sorts of fun, excitement, trouble, and adventures. Life is never dull when you have a Duck.... or Thirty tagging along with you! Go to His Facebook page to learn all about Him, and His adventures! www.facebook.com/giantrubberduck

LINKS:
I have found many sites that link directly to my photostream! This makes me very happy! :) for the ones that link directly to each photo, I have added those to a set titled "published", along with the link in the comments of each photo. You can see that set here: www.flickr.com/photos/jonsview/sets/72157624178094441/ There hundreds of general search sites which link daily to my work. I cannot even begin to list them, but would like to thank them!
...And Thanx, Ian for this one!...(it has been published through his stream) I found this candid of me while perusing Flickr. Ian (Kurt) does great work!
www.flickr.com/photos/31246066@N04/4441811489/in/photostr...

VIEW ONLY WHAT YOU WISH TO SEE (OR NOT SEE):
(a note on seeing, or not seeing nekkid photos): If you set your Flickr safety setting accordingly, you will not see anything in my stream you wish not to see. I follow Flickr guidelines. Safe=no nudity. Moderate=simple nekkidness. Resricted=porn, sexual, etc. I have no restricted photos. Same goes with Yahoo's safe search: if you have safe search On, then you will not see nekkid shots. If you turn it Off, you will be able to see nekkid shots in my photostream. The control is up to you. I do my part to keep the nekkid Gods happy).

IF YOU DO NOT WANNA BE BLOCKED, It is Really Simple: READ THE FOLLOWING!
(Of Course this whole paragraph is a waste of time, because it is proven that the Creeps, Perverts, and Gawkers are Illiterate, and do not know how to read). I have no desire to see your close-ups of your nekkidness, or any sex-related shots. I respect your wish to display these, please respect mine to not want to see them. Your list of groups you belong to says a lot more about you than your words do. If You are all about sex, fantasy, or attention for being naked, You wil be blocked. Unless you are creep, you will have more interests than naked stuff. When you comment, or Fav one of my photos, I Will check out who you are. If your main focus is only nekkid, or sexual, You will immediately be blocked. Also, those with blank profiles, or nothing available to me on your photos is kinda rude, so if you feel you should see my photos, but not allow access to yours, Do Not Bother.Thanx! :)

SEXUAL (or LACK THERE-OF) PREFERENCE:
Just Because I was born with parts indicating I am a male, and enjoy being nekkid, do not make assumptions about my sexual preference. I have Nothing against anybody doing what they choose, just do not include me in it, and we will be fine. NAKED DOES NOT EQUAL SEX. NAKED MALE DOES NOT EQUAL GAY. Look at my photos, and you will notice a lack of two things... There is nothing sexual about them! (if You cannot see nekkid without it being sexual, then please do not visit my page). AND There is nothing that would indicate I am interested in men. So, Please DO NOT make comments on my pics in that manner. I show you the respect you deserve, please show me the same. I certainly have absolutely nothing against ANY sexual preference, so long as it is not forced on unwilling people.

(I provided the above only after having to deal with so many people who have no respect for others, that I felt I needed to put it right up front)...it is not intended to offend, or hurt anybody... Only to inform, and hopefully keep the peace.

IF YOU HAVE READ ALL THE WAY TO HERE:
I Think I love you! (JUST KIDDING!) :)
I think you are a wonderful person who likes to be informed and values getting to know what is behind the photos. You get a GOLD STAR! ~=:-)
Thanx for reading! JOn~=:-)