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John Lechner @johnlechner.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Lots of rain brings lots of mushrooms! 🍄 #fungi

Photo of a big orange mushroom among dry branches and pine needles.

Photo of many orange mushrooms gathered beneath a tree as if huddling together before a storm.

Photo of several orange mushrooms among sticks and pine needles, some already falling apart or sticking up like inverted umbrellas.

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John Lechner @johnlechner.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I know we need the rain, but this is a little overboard.

Screenshot of a weekly weather forecast predicting 100% chance of rain for three days, then 80% chance of rain the next day.

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John Lechner @johnlechner.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Doesn't look much like fall yet here, but the air sure feels like it 🍂

Photo of a boardwalk path leading straight ahead between tall reeds and disappearing into a mound of trees and blue sky.

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John Lechner @johnlechner.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Actually got outside to the woods today. 🍃

Photo of a wooden boardwalk leading into a wooded area with dappled sunlight through the green leaves casting a magical aura over everything.

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John Lechner @johnlechner.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I love how zinnias look like they have tiny little flowers growing in the center. I hope that baby jumping spider appreciates it too.

Photo of a zinnia with bright pink petals and a yellow center that looks like tiny yellow flowers. A baby spider sits on one of the petals.

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John Lechner @johnlechner.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Just dropped in to say hello, and hope everyone is doing well. 🍃

Photo of a grasshopper sitting on a wooden post near a gray house, looking rather content and ready for anything.

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John Lechner @johnlechner.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

I looked out the window and saw this lazy loafer. 🐇

Photo looking down at a rabbit stretched out on the ground, feet back, looking forward, not a care in the world.

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John Lechner @johnlechner.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Look at all the bees on the sedum flowers! See dem? 🌺🐝

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John Lechner @johnlechner.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

The smallest sunflower in my garden. 🌱

Photo of a sunflower with yellow petals and a bumblebee climbing aboard.

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John Lechner @johnlechner.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Here's one of my previous insect comics starring a hoverfly named Phinni. I'm thinking of starting up his adventures again this fall, stay tuned! #InverteFest

Comic with four panels featuring a hoverfly named Phinni and a green long-legged fly named Dolli. Hoverfly: "Pollination is so hard! What do I do? Where do I start?" Dolli: It’s easy! Look around and see how everyone else does it! Phinni: “Argh! Everyone else is so good at this, and I’m terrible!” Dolli: “Okay, don’t look at anyone else!” Phinni: “Argh! I feel so isolated! Where do I start?” Dolli: “Um, look around at everyone else?” Phinni: “ARGH!” Dolli: “This may take a while.”

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John Lechner @johnlechner.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

I don't have any new art to share for #InverteFest but here's a bumblebee in my garden. I wish I had this much energy! 🐝

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John Lechner @johnlechner.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

A piece of bark left on the ground becomes a whole new world. 🌿

Photo of a large piece of bark on the ground covered with fungi.

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John Lechner @johnlechner.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

A very large visitor in the backyard (photo by my sister).

Photo of a hawk sitting on top of a wooden swingset.

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John Lechner @johnlechner.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

If you see this, post your marine-themed art! 🦑

Four panel comic depicting a striped squid, who says: "I lie in wait beneath the sand... I come out at night to stalk my prey... My name strikes terror in the heart of every sea creature! Striped pyjama squid!" A larger nearby fish is unimpressed, saying, "Um, no."

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John Lechner @johnlechner.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

My tomatoes have been green for weeks, why won't they ripen? 😄🌱

Photo of tomato plants with lots of leaves and green tomatoes.

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John Lechner @johnlechner.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Someone doesn’t approve of my garden fence. 🌱

Photo of a garden with a wire fence around it, and a rabbit sitting on the outside looking vexed.

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John Lechner @johnlechner.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

The robins are absolutely loving this rainy day, they've been out in the backyard all day, soaking wet, gobbling up yummy treats.

Photo of a robin standing in the wet grass.

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John Lechner @johnlechner.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

I've been busy lately, but here's a view of my garden. 🌱 #bloomscrolling

Photo of a sunny garden showing lots of bright pink flowers and a smattering of tiny daisies amid green foliage.

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John Lechner @johnlechner.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Close encounter of the bunny kind. 🐰

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John Lechner @johnlechner.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Something is eating my sunflowers before they even bloom. 🌱

Photo of large green leaves with lots of bites taken out of them.

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John Lechner @johnlechner.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

I had this fancy visitor in the backyard today. #invert

Photo of a dragonfly with black and brown body and clear wings with black patterns on them, sitting on a board in the sunlight.

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John Lechner @johnlechner.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

How did I not know this??? 😄

Photo of a green insect with long legs and antennae sitting on my fingers.

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John Lechner @johnlechner.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Here's a sample of my artwork for #PortfolioDay, I'm an author/illustrator who likes telling stories with pictures. Currently seeking freelance work or an agent. Website here: johnlechner.com 🐝 #kidlitart

Ink and watercolor illustration of a young girl with dark hair and a blue skirt, standing in a field and looking up into a tree where a smaller dragon looks back curiously.

Ink and watercolor illustration of a frog sitting on a lily pad and reading a book called The Frog Prince, as tadpoles and other insects gather around to listen.

Ink and watercolor illustration of a young boy with dark hair, walking through a misty forest carrying a sword, as black birds sit in the trees overhead.

Ink and watercolor illustration of an orange butterfly sitting on a yellow daisy in a colorful field of flowers.

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John Lechner @johnlechner.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Local friends, there's an exhibit of my puppets in Needham, MA, and this Saturday there's a reception and puppet show at 3:00. Details here: johnlechner.com/2026/07/my-p...

Photo of a gallery with many puppets on display, including marionettes and hand puppets.

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John Lechner @johnlechner.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

So this bloomed in the garden today

Photo of a blooming lily in the garden, with shades of pink, red, yellow.

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John Lechner @johnlechner.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Roses in the garden, watching the sun set. ☀️

Photo of two pale pink roses next to each other, illuminated by the afternoon sun against dark greenery.

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John Lechner @johnlechner.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Here's a summer scene for #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm an author/illustrator currently seeking representation, check out my website for stories and comics. 🐸🍄 www.johnlechner.com

Ink and watercolor illustration of a frog playing the violin while sitting on a rock by a pond, as a fish listens.

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John Lechner @johnlechner.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Contemplating whether to cut back this monstrosity. I'm still mullein it over. 🌿

Photo of several tall spiky plants with broad leaves and tiny yellow flowers, next to the back of a car in the bright afternoon sun.

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John Lechner @johnlechner.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

🦀 see a crab, post a crab 🦀 Here is the Callichimaera perplexa, the platypus of crabs, who lived 95 million years ago. The very large eyes were likely not used for reading, but you never know.

Ink and watercolor drawing of a crab with enormous eyes, reading the book Jaws by Peter Benchley, while smaller fish look on.

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John Lechner @johnlechner.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

It's time once again for my favorite game, spot the toad! #SpotTheToad

Photo looking down at the ground covered in weeds, grass, dry leaves, and possibly a toad.

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John Lechner @johnlechner.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

The new gardener is still learning how to trim hedges. 🐇

Photo of a very young rabbit sitting in the grass beside a pair of hedge clippers, looking a little perplexed.

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John Lechner @johnlechner.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Here's a new drawing for #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm an author/illustrator currently querying agents, visit my website for lots more art. 🐝 johnlechner.com #kidlitart

Ink and watercolor drawing of a boy with yellow hair sitting under a tree, drawing on a tablet, as various creatures look on, such as a frog, rabbit, bird. The colors are warm earth tones.

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