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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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Orchids 87,320 photos, 8,233 members
Mad about flowers 409 photos, 108 members
Canon Imagination 176,883 photos, 9,396 members
NATURE of the UNIVERSE - Comment 2 8,486 photos, 1,151 members
(BEST OF) "OH NO, NOT ANOTHER FLOWER!" (Post 1, Award 3) 1,275 photos, 367 members
Memorials dedicated to the role of animals in war 19 photos, 6 members
₪ ENGLAND + NEW ENGLAND ₪ [Post 1/ Award 3] 628 photos, 743 members
₪ Worldwide TRAVELOGUE ₪ (Add 1 ~ Award 3) Sweeper's On! 196,136 photos, 10,151 members
GREEN - Group No. 3 (Post 1, Award 4) 35,394 photos, 4,072 members
""This Is Magic" P1/AW/FAV3 MANDATORY or banned sweeper run 5,468 photos, 659 members
YELLOW - Group No. 2 (Post 1, Award 4) 46,690 photos, 4,811 members
RED - Group No. 1 (Post 1, Award 4) 76,740 photos, 5,828 members
Level 4 Auto Focus Bronze (P/1 C/5 ) 7+ Comments Only 1,489 photos, 618 members
VISIONARY ARTS GALLERY 3 Elite (P1-A3) Step 3 13,475 photos, 1,541 members
VISIONARY ARTS GALLERY 2 Platinum & Gold (P1: A5) Step 2 19,427 photos, 2,222 members
Level 3 Auto Focus ( P/1 C/5 ) 6+ Comments Only 3,625 photos, 1,071 members
Early Cars to 1970's Cars 2,025 photos, 27 members
❖ Secret Forest - macros only ❖ - p1*/a3*** sweeper on! 1,732 photos, 297 members
Two - zwei - deux - due - dva = 2 9,741 photos, 537 members
stamp club 9,056 photos, 533 members
Christmas Memories, Past and Present 1,684 photos, 141 members
!Best Images Ever (ADMIN Approval Only | Award 2) 37,299 photos, 1,891 members
Tis the Season to be Jolly p1/c2 9,305 photos, 1,063 members
! Fantastic Christmas picture gallery ! Post 1 / Award 2 3,628 photos, 965 members
Your Best Shot 2011 13,910 photos, 16,333 members
World Nature and Wildlife Group P1/C3 7,252 photos, 776 members
COCHES ANTIGUOS---vintage cars 16,973 photos, 446 members
Elite Photographer Level 3! Post 1 Award 5 8,499 photos, 1,288 members
Elite Photographer Level 2! Post 1 Award 5 ((INVITE ONLY)) 13,072 photos, 1,674 members
* Awesome Blossoms (post 1 ~ award 1) Contest Winners Here! 8,460 photos, 466 members
"Antique's, Vintage , Old Photos, Pics,Cards,posters 788 photos, 45 members
CATHOLIC ........THE BEAUTY OF OUR FAITH 2,380 photos, 124 members
Beautiful Colorful World (Post_1/Award_3) ✿Sweeper on✿ 18,757 photos, 1,631 members
!Addicted to Nature!(Post 2-Award 3)Sweeper Active 122,754 photos, 7,047 members
Flickrs True Reflection - Level 3 (P1/A5) Sweeper Active 5,547 photos, 1,301 members
Flickrs True Reflection - Level 2 (P1/A5) Sweeper Active 8,914 photos, 1,721 members
living in harmony with nature 8,618 photos, 1,086 members
Flickrs True Reflection - Level 1 (P1/A5) Sweeper Active 23,171 photos, 2,373 members
Naturally Wonderful/ Invite only/ Post 1 comment 3 8,656 photos, 1,361 members
Project Weather 9,612 photos, 2,705 members
Shadow & Light (Post 1 - Comment on 1) 53,607 photos, 3,061 members
Flowers, Glorious Flowers! 12,683 photos, 1,240 members
NATURE'S ELEGANT SHOTS [ Invitation Only / Post 1 - Award 4 ] 68,598 photos, 11,772 members
Chariots of Artists (Level 1) Contest #9: ♥ Fall Colours 89,793 photos, 6,128 members
Nature's Garden (Post 1:Comment3:Sweeper Active!) 48,289 photos, 6,249 members
***A Place For Great Photographers*** Level 1 Please Award 3 111,251 photos, 6,320 members
Love the World of Nature ( Post-1, Award-2 ) 29,545 photos, 3,100 members
Flickrs Best Autumn Leaves and Fall Foliage Pictures 6,502 photos, 1,385 members
WoW - 3rd level (Post 1/Award 5 sweeper|ON) 7,463 photos, 1,584 members
Level 1 All Nature's Paradise (P/1 C/5) Contest Vote 02/29 24,542 photos, 2,278 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