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John is a Michigan native, 59 years young and retired. I've been using WordPress since 2000 with various websites, both self-hosted and on the WordPress.com side. I enjoy WordPress and Instagram. Thanks for visiting my humble photo blog.

• Dried Up Seed Pods and Beautiful Mojave Views

  By John on 24th Feb 2020 • ( 14 )

  

  I had these ten photos already processed so why not upload them… I’m amazed at how much better I feel (though not outta the wood) after taking these apparently very powerful antibiotics. Wow. My lungs are much less irritated or… Read More ›

• A Tough Few Days

  By John on 24th Feb 2020

  

  Starting last Friday afternoon I began feeling terribly dizzy and weak. I have been laid up at home until late Sunday when I decided I’d best head for the hospital. Long story short, I have an antibiotic to kill off… Read More ›

• Feeling Rather Crappy Today

  By John on 22nd Feb 2020 • ( 30 )

  

  Late yesterday a bug starting kicking my bum hard. Last eve was terrible with severe chills and shaking. Last night I slept ten hours which is very unusual for me. That said, I’m going to take today off other than… Read More ›

• Nikon Zed 6, A Set of Ten

  By John on 21st Feb 2020 • ( 11 )

  

  Here is the next set from today around the Escarpment and Red Rock Canyon. I went out there today because tomorrow is supposed to bring the valley about a quarter inch of rain. The desert southwest needs this rain so… Read More ›

• So Far I’m Very Pleased!

  By John on 21st Feb 2020 • ( 8 )

  

  This morning I headed out of the city for my usual haunts around Red Rock Canyon, stopping at my favorite locations. While I am still learning the camera settings, the Nikon Z6 series is a hit with me. The clarity… Read More ›

• Lock, Take and Hide

  By John on 21st Feb 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  This sign shouldn’t be needed, isn’t this just common sense? Oh, that left America decades ago…

• The Little Backyard

  By John on 21st Feb 2020 • ( 3 )

  

  A couple photos from yesterday in my tiny backyard, small but it’s mine. 😎🌴

• Variations

  By John on 21st Feb 2020 • ( 1 )

  

  Continuing from yesterday’s new camera photos, here are some color variations on the playground equipment, a bit bland I guess.

• A Colourful Playground

  By John on 20th Feb 2020 • ( 5 )

  

  Continuing with photos from the new Nikon, I decided to enhance the bright colours of this playground in the HDR app. OK, I went overboard a bit but the clarity of the photos remains. Now I will head into the… Read More ›