Dillon Schaffer is a 23-year-old macro photographer and artist from Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. Dillon possesses a distinct advantage through his educational background, holding a B.S. in Biology from West Chester University. His studies have an emphasis on Ecology and Conservation, exemplifying his exceptional understanding of the natural world. His education has equipped him with a deep appreciation for the intricate balance of ecosystems and the importance of preserving biodiversity. This unique knowledge allows him to approach his macro photography with a keen eye for detail and a profound understanding of the subject matter. Whether capturing the complex eyes of a dragonfly or the vibrant hues of a blooming flower, Dillon's expertise in ecology and conservation amplifies his ability to convey the beauty and fragility of nature through his lens.

Delaware Skipper perched atop a Purple Coneflower

Common Hoverfly camoflauged against a Brown Eyed Susan

Slaty Skimmer (Libelulla Incesta)
Purple Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea)

Common honeybees

2 Swallowtails (Papilionidae) on a Cloudburst Phlox

Smooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea Arborescens)

Garden Phlox (Phlox Paniculata)

Phlox 'Schneewanine'

Eastern Forktail

White Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea)

False Sunflower (Helianthus Microcephalus)
Common Bumblebee gathering nectar from a Pickerelweed (Pontederia cordata) flower
Stokes' Aster (Stokesia Laevis)
Plain-Bellied Watersnake (Nerodia Erythrogaster)
Eastern Pondhawk (Erythemis Simplicicollis) on water lily (Nymphaeaceae) pads
