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CJ Schnier @cjschnier.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

I use an OM System (Olympus) OM-1 with an Olympus 60mm macro lens. The majority of my macro shots are focus stacked using Helicon Focus software and range from as little as three images to over 100. In the field I also use a Godox flash with an AK diffuser.

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CJ Schnier @cjschnier.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

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

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CJ Schnier @cjschnier.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

Thanks! It’s definitely on the mend.

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CJ Schnier @cjschnier.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

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

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CJ Schnier @cjschnier.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

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

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CJ Schnier @cjschnier.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

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

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CJ Schnier @cjschnier.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

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

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CJ Schnier @cjschnier.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

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

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CJ Schnier @cjschnier.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

I believe you’re most likely correct. I think that I mislabeled it in the alt text.

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CJ Schnier @cjschnier.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

That is one clean reflection! Great shot!

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CJ Schnier @cjschnier.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

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.

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CJ Schnier @cjschnier.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

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.

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CJ Schnier @cjschnier.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

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.

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CJ Schnier @cjschnier.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

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

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CJ Schnier @cjschnier.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

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.

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CJ Schnier @cjschnier.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

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.

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CJ Schnier @cjschnier.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

They really gerrymandered the crap out of Pinellas county. Moved from St Pete to Tarpon Springs and it’s so incredibly red up here.

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CJ Schnier @cjschnier.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

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.

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CJ Schnier @cjschnier.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

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.

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CJ Schnier @cjschnier.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

A couple kids enjoying the Zero Gravity ride at Palm Harbor Fest. Palm Harbor, Florida. #fair #zerogravity #tiltawhirl #carnival #florida #palmharbor #photography #candid #om1 #omsystem

Two kids enjoying an intense carnival ride. They are strapped into a ride that tilts and spins.

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CJ Schnier @cjschnier.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Art imitating nature, or the other way around? Anhinga at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, St Petersburg, Florida.

An anhinga is perched on the wing of a large metal sculpture of an anhinga. Both have their wings spread.

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CJ Schnier @cjschnier.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

Been there. The chairlift up is fantastic, but then you miss photos like this.

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CJ Schnier @cjschnier.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

I have not been posting or even shooting like I would like too. Too many outside stressors. I’m trying to be better about it. Danger! Statue by John Gurche Smithsonian National History Musuem, Washington DC. #photography #history #statue #smithsonian #art

Closeup of the statue “Danger!” Depicting a homo floresiensis defending her face.

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CJ Schnier @cjschnier.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

I have always loved the decorative details on older buildings. I wish we would bring that back. Buildings today are typically too sterile, too clinical for my liking. Camden, South Carolina #photography #architecture #travel #southcarolina #camden #camdensc

Picture of a three story building with some neoclassical design aspects.

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CJ Schnier @cjschnier.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

The grand entrance to the historic Robert Mills Courthouse, built in 1827 in Camden, SC. #photography #b&w #blackandwhite #monochrome #historic #buildings #architecture #history

Photo of the staircase leading to the door of the courthouse. Two large Greek style columns flanked by both sides and a lantern hangs from the overhang of the second floor porch.

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CJ Schnier @cjschnier.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

I believe this man was making molasses from freshly crushed sugarcane. I’d be covered in it if I tried to do that. #photography #oldtimes #livinghistory #history #molasses #crafts

A man is stirring a boiling kettle of sugarcane juice. A fire roars under the kettle as he stirs and skims the foam off the top. Behind him, a woman is selling wares to the public.

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CJ Schnier @cjschnier.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

The elegant lines and logo of an American classic, the Chevrolet Corvette. This car is from 1960. Picture taken at a small local car show in Tarpon Springs, Florida. #photography #cars #corvette #chevrolet #classiccars #c1corvette #carphotography

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CJ Schnier @cjschnier.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

I was physically sick after watching that. Trump may have been playing strongman for his base, but even some of them saw through it. It probably did more to galvanize those opposed to him than anything. And worse, it further isolates the US on the world stage.

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CJ Schnier @cjschnier.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

This illustrates what it feels like trying to stand out as a photographer on social media. Duckily I’m not looking for accolades. I just enjoy sharing my pictures and hope it makes someone’s day just a tiny bit better. #rubberduck #ducky #photography #rubberducky

Dozens of yellow rubber ducks are crowded together and floating in a pool.

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CJ Schnier @cjschnier.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Where are you going?! There is something special about the unconditional love of a dog. #dog #photo #dogs #animals #love

A black dog watches, concerned, as a person leaves a house.

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