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CJ Schnier
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Travel and nature photographer. Author of adventure novels. Sailor of slightly less than epic proportions.
Based out of Tarpon Springs, Florida.
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A click beetle peering over the edge of a leaf.

#photography #nature #macro #om1 #omsystem #macrophotography #insect #bug #beetle #photographersofbluesky
A macro photo of a brown click beetle on the edge of a green leaf. Photo info: OM System OM-1 Olympus 60mm f2.8 Macro Godox V350o AK Diffuser Helicon focus for stacking Adobe Lightroom for edits
June 8, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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Lyssomanes viridis, commonly known as the magnolia green jumper. This one was waiting in ambush on the underside of a leaf.

#photography #macro #macrophotography #spider #jumpingspider #spooder #nature #OMSystems #Olympus
Translucent green spider with large black eyes and orange/red and white crown is hanging to the underside of a leaf that is almost the same color as it. It appears to be looking directly into the camera. Shot info: OM System OM-1 Olympus 60mm f2.8 Macro AK Diffuser Godox V350o Flash 5 image stack 1/100 sec f/8 ISO 200
May 26, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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Injured my back so I was unable to capture live subjects in the field. Revisited the feather instead.

#photography #feather #macro #macrophotography #waterdrop #monochrome #omsystem #textures #photographersofbluesky #photo
A single water drop sits on top of a white feather. Wisps of feather cast shadows in the background. Photo info: OM-Systems OM-1 Olympus 60mm f2.8 Macro iPhone 14 for lighting Stack of 53 images 1/20 sec f/8.0 ISO 200
May 25, 2025 at 4:18 AM
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Smile! The week is half over.

I thought the markings on this spider were just too cute to not share.

#photography #macro #macrophotography #photographersofbluesky #spider #smile #nature #omsystem #pinellas #brookercreek
Picture of a small spider on its web. The picture is taken from underneath and show brilliant orange markings on its abdomen that resemble a smiley face. Shot info: Camera: OM-1 Lens: Olympus 60mm f2.8 Macro Flash: Godox V350o AK Diffuser 1/60 sec f8.0 ISO 200 Brooker Creek Nature Preserve Tarpon Springs, Florida
May 21, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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Details of a feather.

#photography #art #feather #b&w #macro #macrophotography #blackandwhite #monomonday #omsystem #om1 #photo #photographersofbluesky
Black and white macro closeup detail of a simple white feather against a black background. In between the individual vanes of the feather are nearly microscopic bubbles. OM System OM-1 Olympus 60mm f2.8 Macro 1/6 sec f2.8 40 image stack
May 19, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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Cicada exuviae (molt) found clinging to the underside of a leaf.

#photography #macrophotography #macro #cicada #bug #insect #OMSystem #olympus #OM1 #nature
The brown exuviae or husk of a juvenile cicada is clinging upside down on a fuzzy green leaf. It is highlighted against a brilliant blue background. Cicadas split the back of the old exoskeleton to emerge after molting, leaving their old one behind. Photo info: Camera: OM System OM-1 Lens: Olympus 60mm f2.8 Macro Flash: Godox V350o AK Diffuser 8 images stacked in Helicon Focus 1/100 sec f/8 ISO 200 Brooker Creek Preserve, Tarpon Springs, Florida, USA.
May 18, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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Bufo Toad

Tarpon Springs, Florida

#photography #macro #macrophotography #nature #wildlife #toad #amphibians #omsystem #om1 #olympus
Macro photo of a brown bufo toad. It has golden eyes with horizontal pupils, white warts behind its mouth, and speckled brown spots. Image info: OM System OM-1 Olympus 60mm f2.8 Macro Godox V350o flash AK diffuser 9 image stack in Helicon Focus Edit in Adobe Lightroom
May 10, 2025 at 1:16 AM
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A well camouflaged Brown Winter Grasshopper with eyes that look like a galaxy.

Tarpon Springs, Florida

#photography #macromonday #macro #grasshopper #nature #insect #bug #OMSystem #OM1 #photographersofbluesky #closeup
Close up picture of a metallic brown grasshopper clinging to the gray bark of a tree. When zoomed in there are dozens of spots on its eye resembling a galaxy. The grasshopper is well camouflaged with the brown background. Image Details: Amblytropidia mysteca Live wild specimen OM System OM-1 Olympus 60mm f2.8 macro Godox V350o AK diffuser 3 shots stacked
May 5, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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This dragonfly was nice enough to pose for me on my afternoon walk.

Brooker Creek Nature Preserve, Tarpon Springs, Florida.

#photography #macro #macrophotography #dragonfly #photographersofbluesky #omsystem #om1 #olympus #bug #photo #closeup
Extreme closeup of a yellow dragonfly perched on a twig. The detail in its four wings includes scratches on the clear membrane. Also the hairs on its body and even the texture of its compound eyes. Shot info: Camera: OM System OM-1 Lens: Olympus M. Zuiko 60mm f2.8 Macro Flash: Godox V350o Diffuser: AK Diffuser 4 image stack
May 3, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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A flock of flamingos.

Homosassa Springs, Florida

#photography #birds #nature #flamingo #wildlife
Several pink flamingos are foraging a shallow stream for food.
April 29, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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Red Carpenter ant and a slender springtail in my backyard.

Tarpon Springs, Florida

#photography #macro #ant #insect #OMSystem #Olympus #springtail #nature #wildlife
Macro photo of a red carpenter ant and a gray slender springtail on a tiny plant. Shot info: OM-1 Olympus M. Zuiko 60mm f2.8 Macro Godox V350o AK diffuser Single shot
April 28, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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A wild chicken scrounging around the parking area of a nearby nature park.

Pasco County, Florida

#birds #chicken #photo #photography #nature #wildlife #photographersofbluesky #pasco #florida #rooster
A picture of a wild rooster in the tall grass. Its neck is orange and its body mostly black. Its feathers have an opalescent quality to them.
April 26, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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A dock in the park. Eagle Point Park, Holiday, Florida.

#photography #travel #florida #sunset #dock
Picture of a metal dock jutting into a small body of water at sunset. Palm trees are overhanging the left side.
April 25, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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Captivity.

#photography #snake #animals #reptiles #zoo #captivity #photographersofbluesky
A black and white snake looks out of the glass of its enclosure.
April 24, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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Dusting off the macro setup. Just missed the focus on this shot. Guess I’m a little rusty. Time to practice.

#photography #macro #macrophotography #bee #flower
Closeup shot of a honey bee gathering nectar from a flower.
April 23, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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Roseate Spoonbill, Homosassa Florida.

#birds #spoonbill #photo #photography #nature #wildlife
Picture looking down at a Roseate Spoonbill standing in some gravel. The bird is preening itself with its oddly shaped beak.
April 23, 2025 at 10:44 AM
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Meet Lu, at 65 he is a retired movie star and the oldest living hippo. Here he is napping in the midday sun.

Ellie Schiller State Park, Homosassa FL.

#photography #hippo #animal #nature #wildlife #photo #photographersofbluesky
Profile picture of a hippo with its head out of the water. The lighting is harsh but it appears to be sleeping and its eyes are closed.
April 22, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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Street art in Tarpon Springs, Florida. I adore that they took the time to paint the AC as well. The octopus is one of several reoccurring underwater themes throughout the town.

#photography #art #streetart #octopus #travel #omsystem #murals #florida #tarponsprings
Mural of an octopus on the side of a bar in Tarpon Springs, Florida. A string of lights runs along the top of the wall near the roof. The octopus, seems to be moving around the windows in the wall. Additionally there is an AC unit that has been painted to look beat up like it has been under water.
April 21, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Black Vulture

#bird #photography #nature #wildlife #vulture #raptors #photographersofbluesky
Portrait of a black vulture. It has black feathers, a bald and bumpy black head, and a black beak with a yellow tip. Its eye is a striking red color.
April 20, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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The fishermen

Pasco County, Florida.

#photography #birds #water #fishing #nature #wildlife #florida #photographersofbluesky #heron #omsystem
A heron stalks fish in the shallow water near shore. In the background two men are fishing by some rocks.
April 20, 2025 at 12:25 AM
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Portrait of a American white pelican.

#birds #photography #portrait #pelican #om1 #omsystem #wildlife #nature #photographersofbluesky #florida
Close up portrait of an American white pelican. This bird may be a juvenile or adolescent judging by the gray spots on its head. Adults tend to be a vibrant white. This bird has a gray, almost blue/white eye as well
April 19, 2025 at 1:59 AM
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A fence full of locks in the winery garden.

Tarpon Springs Castle Winery,
Tarpon Springs, Florida.

#photography #travel #detail #closeup #locks #tarponsprings #OM1 #OMSystem
A closeup of a section of wrought iron fencing with many rusty locks attached to it.
April 18, 2025 at 10:54 PM
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What fair would be complete without fair food? Palm Harbor Fest.

#photography #palmharborfest #palmharbor #fair #carnival #festival #florida #pinellas #om1 #omsystem
Picture of a pizza stand at a local fair, offering typical fair foods. Several people are walking about. Other food stands are visible in the foreground and background. There is a two story restaurant behind the pizza stand. The food stands all have banners on the roof.
April 17, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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Wrong side of the tracks? Street art in New Port Richey, Florida.

#photography #travel #mural #streetart #npr #newportrichey #om1 #omsystem
A mural depicting the signs of a railroad crossing are painted on the side of a business under a yellow awning.
April 16, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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Elephant themed car on a children’s ride at Palm Harbor Fest. Palm Harbor, Florida

#photography #palmharbor #rides #elephant #canival #fair #festival #om1 #OMsystem
A closeup of an elephant themed ride at a local fair. The elephant is metallic silver with blue eyes and a blue hat.
April 15, 2025 at 9:04 PM