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JohnJ3B

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I'm an expat from Massachusetts, happily retired on the MidCoast of Maine & loving all that it has to offer. Photography, my Cats, the Red Sox & Bruins, History, and Fountain Pens all keep me happy & optimistic. All photos are my own ยฉ. Please no DM's.

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The stone house was built in 1927 by a couple that was traveling through the area.  Their car broke down on this spot, and they decided to make their home here, which later included a trading post and gas station.  The original stone house still exists today.

The stone house was built in 1927 by a couple that was traveling through the area. Their car broke down on this spot, and they decided to make their home here, which later included a trading post and gas station. The original stone house still exists today.

Stone house window at Cliff Dwellers, near Vermillion Cliffs, Arizona. ๐Ÿ˜Ž
๐Ÿ“ทCanon PowerShot G11 (2012)
#WindowsOnWednesday, #WackyWednesdayArt, #Photography, #EastCoastKin, #PhotographersofBluesky, #LandscapePhotography, #Arizona

15.10.2025 17:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Early evening fog, Round Pond ME โ›ต
๐Ÿ“ทFuji X-T5 w/Fujinon XF 35mm f2 Lens
#TidesOutTuesday, #ClassicMono, #SensoryArt, #transportation, #PhotographersofBluesky, #EastCoastKin, #Photography, #MaineCoast

14.10.2025 16:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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"I think the Goblins are approaching...." Queenie on Night Sentry duty (2024). ๐Ÿˆ๐ŸŽƒ
๐Ÿ“ทLeica D-Lux Type 109
#Spooktober, #TrickOrTreat, #31DaysOfHalloween, #ClassicMono, #Photography, #EastCoastKin, #PhotographersofBluesky, #MinimalMonday#CatsofBlueSky, #Cats

13.10.2025 16:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 38    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Exposure:  6 seconds at f2.8, ISO 800.

Exposure: 6 seconds at f2.8, ISO 800.

The Aurora Borealis above Pemaquid Pond, one year ago this weekend. ๐ŸŒƒ
๐Ÿ“ทFujifilm X-T5 w/Fujinon XF 16mm f2.8 Lens
#Stunday, #ImageandVerse, #EastCoastKin, #Photography, #PotographersofBluesky, #MaineCoast
"The Northern Lights painted the sky with stories we hadn't heard yet...." -Robyn Petrik

12.10.2025 17:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 21    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A #zombie needed to take a break.......๐Ÿ‘น
๐Ÿ“ทCanon Powershot SD600 (2007)
#WackyWednesdayArt, #ColorADay, #RedWed, #Spooktober, #31DaysOfHalloween, #Photography, #EastCoastKin, #PhotographersofBluesky, #CapeCod

08.10.2025 18:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Fuji Acros film simulation w/green filter

Fuji Acros film simulation w/green filter

This is Luna, giving everyone her best #Spooktober stare. She's our resident House Panther, aka The Troublemaker. ๐Ÿˆโ€โฌ›
๐Ÿ“ทFujifilm X-T3 w/Fujinon 50mm f2 Lens (2023)
#MacroMonday, #31DaysOfHalloween, #ClassicMono, #Photography, #EastCoastKin, #PhotographersofBluesky, #CatsofBlueSky

06.10.2025 16:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 23    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you! That was a good evening to be in that spot. I appreciate your kind words. ๐Ÿ™

06.10.2025 13:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Always love a Monty Python reference....

06.10.2025 02:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Linekin Bay from East Boothbay, Maine. โ›ต๐ŸŒž
๐Ÿ“ทCanon Powershot G11 (2012)
#Stunday, #ColorADay, #OrangeSun, #Photography, #EastCoastKin, #PhotographersofBluesky, #LandscapePhotography, #MaineCoast

05.10.2025 17:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 46    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you! I was fortunate to come upon that collection that day.

04.10.2025 02:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you, Diana. Glad you liked it!

03.10.2025 10:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Ceebrating #Spooktober. Boston Common, Boston MA, 2015. The longer you stare, the creepier they get..... ๐Ÿ‘บ
๐Ÿ“ทNikon Coolpix P7700
##UrbanGaze, #mask, #Photography, #EastCoastKin, #StreetPhotography, #PhotographersofBluesky, #BlueSkyArtShow, #31DaysOfHalloween, #ArtYear

02.10.2025 21:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 23    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
This was taken in the late afternoon from the Villa Borghese Gardens.

This was taken in the late afternoon from the Villa Borghese Gardens.

Piazza del Popolo, Rome, Italy (2008) ๐Ÿ›๏ธ
๐Ÿ“ทPentax K10D w/Pentax DA 18-55mm Lens
#HumansOfBlueSky, #UrbanGaze, #PalacesAndGardens, #Gates, #ClassicMono, #Photography, #EastCoastKin, #PhotographersofBluesky, #Rome, #StreetPhotography, #TravelPhotography

02.10.2025 16:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 28    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you, Diana. It does have some layers, doesn't it? Glad you liked it!

01.10.2025 22:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you very much, Tim. I appreciate it!

01.10.2025 22:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Many thanks for your kind words!

01.10.2025 17:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
This is an unedited image, straight out of camera jpeg.  My edits normally consist only of exposure, sharpening/straightening, contrast where needed, but I don't think I'd ever be able to improve anything here.  Sometimes the stars & planets really do align........

This is an unedited image, straight out of camera jpeg. My edits normally consist only of exposure, sharpening/straightening, contrast where needed, but I don't think I'd ever be able to improve anything here. Sometimes the stars & planets really do align........

Autumn Reflections, Sebago Lake ME, 2011.
#ColorADay, #RedWed, #31DaysofHalloween, #ArtYear, #BirdofTheDay, #Photography, #EastCoastKin, #PhotographersofBluesky, #NaturePhotography, #Birds, #Maine
๐Ÿ“ทCanon Powershot G11

01.10.2025 16:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 69    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Very nice image, Mateo. I've been there, and it's a beautiful spot!

30.09.2025 17:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Love this B&W, beautiful range of tones here.

30.09.2025 16:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Beautiful colors here, Christoph, a great image!

30.09.2025 16:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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"Hello?..hello..hello...is anybody {out} there?" (apologies to Roger Waters/Pink Floyd). Pemaquid Point, Bristol ME. ๐Ÿ˜Ž
๐Ÿ“ทFujifilm X-T5 w/Fujinon XF 35mm f2 Lens
#RockinTuesday, #ColorADay, #BlueTue, #TidesOutTuesday, #EastCoastKin, #Photography, #PhotographersofBluesky, #MaineCoast

30.09.2025 16:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 15    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Flying over Greenland, 2008 ๐Ÿ›ซ
๐Ÿ“ทCanon Powershot SD600
##BlueSkyMonday, #MinimalMonday, #EastCoastKin, #Photography, #PhotographersofBluesky, #Greenland, #TravelPhotography

29.09.2025 15:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The road (I-70, Colorado) alongside the Colorado River, southwest of the Continental Divide, 2009 ๐ŸŒ„
๐Ÿ“ทCanon Powershot SD600
##BlueSkyArtShow, #TheRoad, #ColorADay, #GreenSat, #Photography, #EastCoastKin, #PhotographersofBluesky, #Colorado

27.09.2025 16:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 20    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
I remember this was in a darkened room that I don't believe was meant to be open to the public that day, but the door was open so I sneaked in for some photos.  There were several statues, very little light, and lots of creepy shadows.....

I remember this was in a darkened room that I don't believe was meant to be open to the public that day, but the door was open so I sneaked in for some photos. There were several statues, very little light, and lots of creepy shadows.....

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston MA, 2018. ๐Ÿ›๏ธ More info in alt.
๐Ÿ“ทLeica D-Lux Type 109
#UrbanGaze, #SleepySep, #nightmare, #EastCoastKin, #Photography, #PhotographersofBluesky, #ClassicMono, #ArtYear, #smArtist

25.09.2025 15:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 18    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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รžรณrsmรถrk, the last night on the #Laugavegur trail, I went outside the hut to look at the stars and then it started...
the first northern lights in my life, happiness

#hiking #Iceland #Landmannalaugar #scape #LandscapePhotography #ColorADay #GreenSat #StunDay

20.09.2025 07:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 105    ๐Ÿ” 10    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Comet Noewise, July 2020. ๐ŸŒ 
๐Ÿ“ทFujifilm X-T3 w/Fujinon XF 18-55mm Lens
#SleepySep, #Nightsky, #EastCoastKin, #Photography, #PhotographersofBluesky, #Astrophotography, #WeekMforMemories, #AlphabetChallenge

24.09.2025 16:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 18    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A late Summer visitor -- a Ruby-Throated Hummingbird pauses to contemplate her long southern journey.
๐Ÿ“ทFujifilm X-T5 w/Fujinon XF 55-200mm Lens (2025)
#AnimalArtTuesday, #Birds, #notabranch, #BirdOfTheDay, #EastCoastKin, #Photography, #PhotographersofBluesky, #Hummingbirds, #MaineCoast

23.09.2025 21:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 40    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks for the repost, Sparty. You're very kind. Seeing your images, I'm honored. โ˜บ๏ธ๐Ÿ™

23.09.2025 21:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Bailey Island Bridge connecting Bailey Island & Orrs Island in Harpswell ME. Built in 1927 it's the only known cribstone bridge still in use worldwide.
๐Ÿ“ทFujifilm X-T5 w/Fujinon XF 18-55mm Lens (2025)
#RockinTuesday, #TidesOutTuesday, #ColorADay, #BlueTue, #Photography, #EastCoastKin, #MaineCoast

23.09.2025 15:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 23    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Late Summer evening in Boothbay Harbor ME, 2025 โ›ต
๐Ÿ“ทFujifilm X-T5 w/Fujinon XF 23mm f2 Lens
#StunDay, #ColorADay, #OrangeSun, #Photography, #EastCoastKin, #PhotographersofBluesky, #ArtYear, #smArtist

21.09.2025 21:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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