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John Tyrrell @johntyrrell.ca · 27/06/2025

Entrance to Upper Antelope Canyon. A few years later, I was to "discover" the less advertised Lower Antelope Canyon which I prefer, if for no other reason than it avoids the bone crushing jeep ride to get there. #photography #landscape #canyon #Arizona

A group of people entering a narrow slit in a sandstone cliff. They are walking over near white sand. A small sliver of blue sky overhead.

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John Tyrrell @johntyrrell.ca · 26/06/2025

Waterfall, Logan Pass, Going to the Sun Highway, Glacier NP, MT Mountain in second image is Clements Peak. 30 July 2006 #photography #landscape #waterfall #GlacierNP #hiking #bluesky #Polaroidi832

A waterfall cascades down a rocky slope to disappear into a culvert under a paved road on which there is a double yellow line. On the left side of the slope are tall evergreens, on the right, low shrubs. Overhead, cloudless blue skies. In retrospect, the Polaroidi832 was a pretty good little camera which I picked up, remaindered for C$99. Even in 2006, a real bargain.

A paved highway runs across the image, below it is a lightly treed slope, across it there is a steeper slope with grasses leading up to evergreens on the left, on the right a waterfall tumbling through a rocky gorge then a steep rock slupe. Above, on the left is a mountain, steep and rocky. Overhead, the sky is blue.

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John Tyrrell @johntyrrell.ca · 25/06/2025

University of Montana and City of Missoula Photographed from above the big "M" on the mountain overlooking the university and city, 26 July 2006 #photography #landscape #cityscape #hiking #Missoula #ClarkForkRiver #Polaroidi832

Scene overlooking a city with a river running through it. In the immediate foreground is half of a large concrete "M" on a downslope. Just at the foot of the M, a couple of people are sitting on the grass enjoying the view. At the bottom of the slope are university buildings including a tall residence building and sports stadium. In the distance, beyond the city, lad rises into surrounding hills / mountains. Overhead a narrow band of hazy blue sky. And there is no thought that an ignorant orange clown could possibly become US President.

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John Tyrrell @johntyrrell.ca · 25/06/2025

Crawford Arch on Bridge Mountain, Zion NP, March 2006 The arch looks small in the image, but it is 427 ft (130 meters) long. It is about 1000 ft or 300 meters above the floor of the canyon. Handheld with 300mm lens #photography #landscape #RockyTuesday #analogue #Zion #redrock #bluesky

On a steep reddish sandstone incline surrounded by trees, a natural arch reaches higher up the mountain. Above, cloudless blue skies.

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John Tyrrell @johntyrrell.ca · 24/06/2025

The Larson and Fife cabins, Kolob Canyons, Zion NP 8 June 2006 Constructed in the 1930s as summer homes, these two cabins were on the verge of collapse when photographed. Stabilized and repaired to a degree since then #photography #architecture #landscape #logcabin #Zion #SonyDSCF828

Larson Cabin: A small log cabin in disrepair stands in red dirt clearing amongst trees. Behind, a red rock butte towers into the blue sky (washed out by overexposure) A couple of lens flares obscure the butte. And the US president is not whining about his lack of a Nobel prize.

Fife Cabin: A log cabin stands in a clearing amongst trees. The roof has holes and there are unplugged gaps between the logs. A metal mesh door blocks entry for safety reasons. On the right in front of the cabin is an information sign. Light shines through the leaves. And an orange clown is not the American President.

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John Tyrrell @johntyrrell.ca · 20/06/2025

Wildlife in Yellowstone - June 2001 Image quality is low by today's standards - taken with a Sony Mavica which stored images on floppy discs at 640x480 #photography #wildlife #marmot #elk #bison #SonyMavica #YellowstoneNP

A Yellow-bellied Marmot sitting on a rock poses for a photo.

An American Bison stands atop a slight grassy rise. Beyond the bison, the grass continues to the edge of forest, and in the distance there are snow covered mountains.

Roosevelt Elk graze among grasses and low shrubs.

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John Tyrrell @johntyrrell.ca · 15/06/2025

My father at 2 years old, some 110 years ago Happy Fathers' Day to all you m*therf*ckers. #photography #FathersDay #toddler #dog #sepiaphotography

A toddler in a white bonnet and pinafore and white booties. He is holding onto a chain leash attached to a scruffy dog. They are standing in straw, a folded white tarpaulin behind them. beyond that, might be a garden.

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John Tyrrell @johntyrrell.ca · 14/06/2025

Inkcaps - In June of 2010, I had a good collection of fungi on my lawn in Medicine Hat #photography #fungi #inkcaps #MedicineHat #Alberta

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John Tyrrell @johntyrrell.ca · 10/06/2025

Most likely a Pacific Reef Heron, though I stand to be corrected Phuket 10 November 2022 #photography #birds #heron #Thailand

A pale grey bird in the heron/egret family stands on a rock. Feet are yellow as is it's eye. Legs are a pale grey. Beek is grey too with a hint of yellow. Background is the calm waters of the Andaman Sea

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John Tyrrell @johntyrrell.ca · 10/06/2025

Myna - Phuket, Photographed 7 November 2022 #photography #birds #myna #Thailand

A myna with a yellow beak and yellow around its black eyes stands on one foot. The small upright spiky feather on its head give it a punk look.

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John Tyrrell @johntyrrell.ca · 09/06/2025

Jeep Sculpture, Hole N"The Rock, Moab, Utah Photographed 26 August 2007

A Jeep, the bodywork covered in old license plates from many states, the front bumper possibly an old radiator, the wheels and seats constructed out of metal scraps. It is in a parking lot in front of a wooden building singed as a General Store

On of the wheels of a jeep sculpture, made out of scrap metal

A scrap metal jeep sculpture. It is carrying a large white bone, a dog sits atop the bone

In this image, it can be seen that the seets and steering wheel of the jeep are made of scrap metal.

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John Tyrrell @johntyrrell.ca · 08/06/2025

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Doi Suthep-Poi National Park, Chiang Mai. Photographed 30 October 2022 #photography #TheravadaBuddhism #temple #ChiangMai #BlueSky #Stunday #Thailand

Thai visitors pose in front of the gold covered chedi of a temple. The chedi is behind a red and gold fence. The ground is gold coloured tiles, but a pink carpet covers for foreground. There are a few white fluffy clouds in a blue sky

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John Tyrrell @johntyrrell.ca · 08/06/2025

Destroyed Israeli Tank - Ismailia, Egypt. Photographed 1976 A relic of the Six-Day War shows that even with superior firepower and armour, you cannot win every battle. #photography #tank #war #Israel #Egypt #futility #film #scan

Egyptian children play on and around a destroyed Israeli tank left over from a war a decade before. The tracks are blown off the tank

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John Tyrrell @johntyrrell.ca · 06/06/2025

Wat Rong Suea Ten (The Blue Temple), Chiang Rai, Thailand 25 October 2022 #photography #blue #temple #Buddhism #ChiangRai #Thailand #architecture #LumixDC-FZ780

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John Tyrrell @johntyrrell.ca · 05/06/2025

Geranium robertianum - Harewood Plains, Nanaimo 24 May 2025

Against a background of stones a red branching stem rises. The leaves are red, somewhat like oak leaves. Several branches end in buds. One ends in a five-petaled pink striped flower.

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John Tyrrell @johntyrrell.ca · 04/06/2025

Monitor Lizards - Lumpini Park, Bangkok 23 October 2022 #photography #lizards #reptiles #urbanwildlife #Bangkok #Thailand #LumixDC-FZ80

The head and neck of a monitor Lizard swimming in a pond. The lizard's tongue is extended to smell out its surroundings.

A monitor lizard drowsing on the edge of a pond. Its body and tail forms an S shape, it's head resting on an exposed root. It is lying on gravelly dirt, but off to one side is a grassy area leading into the water.

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John Tyrrell @johntyrrell.ca · 02/06/2025

Rainy Day on the Millstone River, Barsby Park, Nanaimo 31 May, 2025 #photography #landscape #river #cascade #Nanaimo #VancouverIsland #pixel5

Water cascades over multiple levels of rock between green trees under a grey sky

Water cascades over multiple levels of rock between green trees .

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John Tyrrell @johntyrrell.ca · 31/05/2025

Bars in Pattaya - 27 April 2023 Rediscovered these forgotten pictures when I was forced to revert to my older phone. I don't recall actually visiting any of these bars. No memory of it at all.... #photography #streetphotography #nightlife #neon #Pattaya #Thailand #Pixel5

Picture of two street bars. The sign on the one on the left is "Pretty Bar", the one on the right is "ASS95 Bar." Both bars are neon lit. Customers in both bars

A view down a street of bars. A couple of pedestrians and a motorcycle in the street. The closest bar has a sign "Number One", the next one 's sign says "Piss Stop Bar".

A picture of a street bar with a sigh "Piss Stop Bar". Another sign invites you to "Stay with us. Room 450 Baht"

A Pattaya street bar with a neon sign "SLUTZ". Several women are at tables outside the bar, and a couple of male customers are sitting at the bar. More women are inside the bar. More bars can be just made out down the street.

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John Tyrrell @johntyrrell.ca · 30/05/2025

Fishing Boats - Hua Hin, Thailand 8 January 2025 #photography #boats #Thailand #RicohGRIII

Several boats tied up at a dock. The boats a colorful with pale blue hulls, white trim and red masts. The water is shades of green. The bank is lined with trees

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John Tyrrell @johntyrrell.ca · 29/05/2025

Bonsai - Wat Arun Ratchawararam (Temple of Dawn), Bangkok 21 October 2022 #photography #bonsai #Bangkok #Thailand #BuddhistTemple #LumixDC-FZ80

A bonsai grows out of a decorated porcelain pot. It is next to a temple wall ans standing on a tiled falls. At the base of the tree are tine traditional porcelain figures.

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John Tyrrell @johntyrrell.ca · 28/05/2025

Rhodo outside my front door is collapsing under the weight of its blooms - Nanaimo 28 May 2025 #photography #rhododendrons #Nanaimo #LumixGRIII

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John Tyrrell @johntyrrell.ca · 24/05/2025

Wildflowers would not hold still for a photo, so a rare video from me. Extension Ridge, Nanaimo. 24 Mar 2025 #photography #wildflowers #Nanaimo #VancouverIsland #hiking #RealMe11Pro

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John Tyrrell @johntyrrell.ca · 23/05/2025

Coyote - South Rim Grand Canyon - November 2003 This was the only time I saw a coyote in my many visits to GCNP. #photography #wildlife #coyote #GrandCanyon #CanonPowerShotG2

A coyote sitting in a clearing. The ground is in mixed shadows from the surrounding evergreen trees.

A coyote standing amid long wild grasses. There are a few tree trunks visible behind it.

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John Tyrrell @johntyrrell.ca · 21/05/2025

E&N RR bridge over Rosewall Creek, Rosewall Creek Provincial Park, 20 May 2025 #photography #landscape #railroad #bridge #VancouverIsland #creek

A wide shallow stream fills the foreground with trees on both banks, their branches almost meeting over the water. Downstream a rusty iron bridge can be seen, graffiti on the sides.

Railroad tracks lead from the bottom of the image in a straight line and disappear in the distance in centre of the image. First they cross a wooden bridge with low iron sides. Trees are on both sides of the tracks, branches reaching towards each other and creating a tunnel effect in the distance. Above, a narrow wedge of grey sky can be seen.

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John Tyrrell @johntyrrell.ca · 21/05/2025

This Douglas Fir has legs (and knows how to use them) Nymph Falls Provincial Park 20 May 2025 #photography #trees #DouglasFir #redwoods #VancouverIsland

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John Tyrrell @johntyrrell.ca · 21/05/2025

Unnamed alpine lake - Mt Washington, Vancouver Island 20 May 2025 This little lake on the slopes of Mt Washington is so picturesque that I stop and take a picture almost every time. The snow will probably be around another 2 or 3 weeks. #photography #landscape #VancouverIsland

Through bushes and trees, a small lake can be seen. On the opposite snow covered shore are evergreens which are reflected in the turquoise water.

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John Tyrrell @johntyrrell.ca · 20/05/2025

Whisky Jacks at Mt Washington, Vancouver Island 20 May 2025 I prefer the anglicization of one of the First Nations names (Wisakedjak) for this bird to the "official" Canada Jay or Grey Jay. #photography #birds #jays #VancouverIsland

A whisky jack perches on a branch. It has been banded twice, red on one leg, grey on the other

Two whisky Jacks on a wooden railing. The one on the left appears to be talking to the one on the right who appears to be listening intently

Two whisky Jacks on a brown varnished railing. The one in the left has jumped into the air and its feet are about an inch above the rail.

A whisky jack sits at the corner of a wooden railing. It has ruffled its feathers and the large wing and tail feathers are spread so the details can be seen better. It looks back at the photographer (to see if the moment was caught???)

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John Tyrrell @johntyrrell.ca · 19/05/2025

Paradise Meadows, Strathcona Park, Vancouver Island 19 May 2021 #photography #landscape #BlueSkyMonday #snow #forest

A wide expanse of snow narrows into a ski trail through evergreens. In the distance under grey-white clouds, mountains can be seen. On the right, a large patch of blue sky

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John Tyrrell @johntyrrell.ca · 18/05/2025

Damascus International Airport - 1976 The then new control tower is still operational nearly 50 years later #photography #b&w #film #b&wfilm #scan #airports #Syria #Damascus

A black and white image showing airport terminal buildings. On the left is a flat-roofed two story building with antennas in the roof. In front of the building is a jet blast shield, behind which there are several luggage carts. Centre is a tall slender control tower with windows in the column. About 2/3 of the way up it widens. And on top is a windowed room. More antennas are on the roof.
To the right of the tower is another two-story flat-roofed terminal building, fronted by an asphalt parking area on which there are several cars. Another four-story building starts on the right.

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John Tyrrell @johntyrrell.ca · 17/05/2025

And Canada maintains a top rating across the board.

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