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John is a native of Michigan, 57 years young and retired. I've been using WordPress since 2000 with various websites, both self-hosted and on the WordPress.com side. I spend a great deal of time on WordPress and Instagram - It's a photo and blogging obsession... Thanks for visiting my humble photoblog.
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The Valley of Palms
Driving around Las Vegas you will see jillions of beautiful palm trees in several varieties and in various states of growth. Some are not well maintained or not maintained at all in some areas which is a crime in my… Read More ›
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Mojave Desert
My Mojave Desert life. At times I have wondered if I made the right choice to stay here in Las Vegas but then something will come along during the day that is an affirmation that I am where I should… Read More ›
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From Brown to Red to Blue
Such a sharp colour contrast in this image using the 35mm lens yesterday. A part of Calico Basin.
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Hikers
Hikers hiking. Say that really fast ten times. 😎
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Tranquil Lake
A man-made lake at that but very nice. I wouldn’t purchase a home on this lake as no powerboats are allowed. Only electric motors can be used which is so boring!
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Such a Cutie!
While at the Scenic Overlook today I was eyeball hunting for Golden Mantled Ground Squirrels. After several minutes I saw just this one lone squirrel. I zoomed in as far as possible and snapped quickly. Score!
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Kitchen and Living Room
Just a couple random photos from early this morning. Love my home!
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Road Repairs
It took a good while but the Nevada DOT or NDOT to get to it, they are finally filling in the areas where the washes were washed out by the fairly recent heavy rains. They bring in plenty of fill… Read More ›
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Tourist Buses
As I headed back into the city, I passed two big buses loaded with those pesky tourists. I’m kidding about that of course, I do hope these folks enjoy the visit in the desert. If they’ve never been in the… Read More ›
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Choose Your Direction
East or West? This array of signage may confuse some drivers!
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Preparing for The Hike
This is the parking area at Calico Basin for hikers. A very popular place, always busy but more so during the cooler months of the year as hiking the canyons in 110 degree heat just isn’t smart!
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A Bird on The Wing
This Black Bird was flying over the parking lot at the Red Rock Scenic Overlook today then suddenly dropped far down the hill in front of the lot. As it rose up quickly above again, I took a wild shot,… Read More ›
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City and Desert
A few photos from this beautiful morning!
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Work
There must be hundreds of small grounds maintenance companies in the valley. Getting to work!
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The Old Putter
Waiting to turn onto Vegas Drive I spotted this old car heading north so out comes the Nikon with 35mm lens!
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Utensils
Antique cutlery in my kitchen.
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Accidental Click
Good morning from Las Vegas Valley where it’s sunny and breezy with sixty degrees currently. I had just popped out of bed, walked to the kitchen and sat down to check my blood pressure, the usual routine for a guy… Read More ›
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Liberty on The Strip
Fight for your liberty!
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The Face of Luxor
That’s a heck of a makeup job! A great hotel on the Vegas Strip. Visit the Luxor website.
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New Fridgy, Dead Cooling Fan
Perhaps it’s not technically called a cooling fan inside a fridgie but that is exactly what has crapped out inside my brand new, five month old Frigidaire machine. Seriously? And the tech didn’t have the proper fan on hand either…. Read More ›
