Why are my photos gone from recently and deleted photos

Hey there,

See>>>If you're missing photos or videos in the Photos app - Apple Support

I took some photos on Monday March 7 using my iPhone 13 Pro Max. On March 8 I saw things as expected in Photos on my iPhone and iMac and sent one of the photos to a friend on Messages. Just now I noticed that photos after Sunday March 6 are missing and I can't find them anywhere. I have looked in all the places suggested in the Apple Support article below. iCloud photos is on. Looked in hidden and recently deleted. Not there.

I definitely don't like this kind of software screw up and I'd really like my photos back!

My prior post to which I am replying here is incorrect and a false alarm on my part. My photos are in my album. Sorry for the confusion. There does not appear to be a way to delete my post now. I would delete it if I could as it adds no value to the support community.