A click beetle peering over the edge of a leaf. #photography #nature #macro #om1 #omsystem #macrophotography #insect #bug #beetle #photographersofbluesky

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

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

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

Details of a feather. #photography #art #feather #b&w #macro #macrophotography #blackandwhite #monomonday #omsystem #om1 #photo #photographersofbluesky

Cicada exuviae (molt) found clinging to the underside of a leaf. #photography #macrophotography #macro #cicada #bug #insect #OMSystem #olympus #OM1 #nature

Bufo Toad Tarpon Springs, Florida #photography #macro #macrophotography #nature #wildlife #toad #amphibians #omsystem #om1 #olympus

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

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

A flock of flamingos. Homosassa Springs, Florida #photography #birds #nature #flamingo #wildlife

Red Carpenter ant and a slender springtail in my backyard. Tarpon Springs, Florida #photography #macro #ant #insect #OMSystem #Olympus #springtail #nature #wildlife

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 dock in the park. Eagle Point Park, Holiday, Florida. #photography #travel #florida #sunset #dock

Captivity. #photography #snake #animals #reptiles #zoo #captivity #photographersofbluesky

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

Roseate Spoonbill, Homosassa Florida. #birds #spoonbill #photo #photography #nature #wildlife

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

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

Black Vulture #bird #photography #nature #wildlife #vulture #raptors #photographersofbluesky

The fishermen Pasco County, Florida. #photography #birds #water #fishing #nature #wildlife #florida #photographersofbluesky #heron #omsystem

Portrait of a American white pelican. #birds #photography #portrait #pelican #om1 #omsystem #wildlife #nature #photographersofbluesky #florida

A fence full of locks in the winery garden. Tarpon Springs Castle Winery, Tarpon Springs, Florida. #photography #travel #detail #closeup #locks #tarponsprings #OM1 #OMSystem

What fair would be complete without fair food? Palm Harbor Fest. #photography #palmharborfest #palmharbor #fair #carnival #festival #florida #pinellas #om1 #omsystem

Wrong side of the tracks? Street art in New Port Richey, Florida. #photography #travel #mural #streetart #npr #newportrichey #om1 #omsystem

Elephant themed car on a children’s ride at Palm Harbor Fest. Palm Harbor, Florida #photography #palmharbor #rides #elephant #canival #fair #festival #om1 #OMsystem

Local farmer’s and artist’s market in New Port Richey, Florida. #photography #farmersmarket #smalltown #florida #npr #newportrichey #om1 #omsystem

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

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

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

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

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

Does it get much more ‘merica than this? #photography #streetphotography #merica #america #usa #carnival #fair #stuffedanimals #candid #omsystem

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

Another one from the car show. #cars #photography #classiccars #carshow

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

Is it even a garden without a little red wagon? #photography #wagon #radioflyer #garden #gardening #littleredwagon

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

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

Carnival worker hawking goods at the fair. #streetphotography #photography #carnival #fair #candid #statefair

The Library of Congress is stunning. I could spend days looking at the art before ever opening a book. Washington, DC #art #photography #travel #travelphotography #libraryofcongress #library #history #historic #washingtondc

Relics of times past. St Petersburg, Florida #photography #urban #graffiti #payphone #ruins #phone #urbanphotography #city #travel

Sailing has been my drug of choice for nearly 30 years. When I sail, all the static fades away and I can truly be present in the now. Photo taken aboard Lady C near St Thomas, USVI #photography #sailing #islands #cruising #sailboat #USVI #detail #closeup

One of many amazing sculptures at the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC. I’m glad I got to go last year. No telling if it will remain open under the current administration. #art #nationalgallery #scupture #photography

Thunderbird ride at the State Fair. 1 second handheld live composite image. Looks like something out of The Jetsons. #photography #floridastatefair #fair #carnival #amusement #ride #longexposure #omsystem #nighttime

A mom and daughter enjoying the view from the big Ferris Wheel at the Florida State Fair. Tampa, Florida #photography #tampa #hillsborough #fair #statefair #family #moments #streetphotography #people #florida

The term “Florida Cracker” comes from the Florida cowmen of the 1700’s and 1800’s The term is thought to come from their use of long whips to help herd cattle. Here a cowhand demonstrates with two whips. #photography #whip #cowboy #flcracker #western #cracker #florida

One of the many rides at the Florida Stare Fair. 📷 OM System OM-1 Olympus 12-40mm F2.8 Pro #photography #statefair #carnival #lighttrails #photo #floridastatefair #tampa #tampabay #rides #omsystem #livecomposite

Ferris Wheel at the Florida State Fair, Tampa Florida. It was a great day to be at the fair. #photography #fair #ferriswheel #carnival #statefair #festival #omsystem #tampa #florida

St John, USVI looking out towards BVI. #photography #usvi #stjohn #caribbean #travel #travelphotography #islands #tropical #ocean #blueseas #beach

A view most people never get. This is one of the two main supports for the Sunshine Skyway Bridge across Tampa Bay.