Welcome to my Flickr! .................... (Revised Bio - 11 August 2026)

I have no fixed agenda with my photography - my camera simply goes wherever my curiosity leads on any given day. Expect a varied, random mix of whatever captures my interest, with the occasional train, plane, or automobile popping up along the way.

 

My Approach & Workflow

My foundation is in physical photography - the quiet, human experience of capturing life through a lens. I also embrace AI as a digital sounding board and personal assistant to help refine my thoughts into words and navigate the digital landscape.

 

Recently, I’ve been streamlining my workflow to spend less time managing uploads, group criteria, and social media admin, and more time simply enjoying the craft.

 

A Few Friendly House Rules:

 

Reclaiming My Time: I am making a conscious effort to scale back my following list, group involvement, and day-to-day interactions. I drop in periodically to archive my work on my own schedule.

 

Not Ignorance, Just Intentionality: If I am slow to reply, don't leave comments, or unfollow accounts, please don't mistake it for ignorance or bad manners - I’m simply stepping off the social media treadmill to focus more on my own work.

 

No "Explore" Zone: I’ve opted out of the algorithm to keep the noise down. I’m here for the photography, not digital trophies, glitter badges, or automated spam.

 

Quality Over Reciprocity: I much prefer a single sincere comment over a thousand empty favorites. If you’re following in hopes of a follow-back or to farm engagement, you’re in the wrong place. But if you’ve actually stopped to look at the work, I truly appreciate the connection.

 

To everyone, 'Happy Creating', no matter what tools you choose to use. - K. Jones ☮ ❤

 

In the Bag (Active Kit):

 

Bodies: Nikon D500 | Fujifilm X100V | Fujifilm X-T3

 

Nikon Glass: AF-S 17-55mm f/2.8G | 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G | 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G | 35mm f/1.8G | 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G | 200-500mm f/5.6E

 

Fuji and Third Party Glass: Fujinon 16-80mm f/4 | 35mm f/2 | Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 Pro | Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 Pro ..... Coming soon, Viltrox AF 13mm f/1.4

 

"There is only one reason to do anything: to announce and declare, express, and fulfil, become, and experience Who You Really Are. Do what you do, therefore, for the sheer joy of it, for sheer joy is who you are." - Neale Donald Walsch

 

"We don't make mistakes, just happy accidents." - Bob Ross

 

"You have your way. I have my way. As for the right way, the correct way, and the only way, it does not exist." - Friedrich Nietzsche