I am an American baby boomer with varied interests and I consider myself to be a new-comer to photography, especially digital photography. Since getting my Nikon 7900 in '04, I have become rather interested in capturing wildflower and small critter close-up images: thus most of my postings are of those subjects, but occasionally I do find other things that either interest me or I just feel compelled to share, lol. I use a point and shoot Nikon 7900 coolpix digital camera and I am usually within a few inches of my subjects. I seldom use a tripod. My camera has very few manual adjustments so most of the time I have it set to "macro" mode. With this setting, I get a 7.8mm lens with an f stop of 4.8 and aperture speed of around 1/50-1/100 of a sec. I do my digital editing using Paint Shop Pro XI as the primary program with some usage of a few specialized features in Photoshop 7. I appreciate all comments but I ESPECIALLY like those that give honest critiques. Update: I bought a Nikon D40X with 2 Nikon AF-S VR lens (18-55mm and 55-200mm) at the end of 2008 but did not have free time to play with it until May 2009. It is a steep learning curve to go from point and shoot to DSLR, especially if one knows nothing about photography beyond - turn it on - then point and shoot, lol.
Update #2 - Aug 2013: I bought a Panasonic Lumix DMC - Lx7 because the Coolpix 7900 is on it's last legs. BIO I am a 60ish single man with a diverse background of employment. Among other things, at one time or another, I have been an engineering draftsman, a union carpenter, a member of the International Alliance of Theatrical and Stagehands union, a stained glass pattern maker, a ranch hand, a lifeguard, and a member of the USAF for almost 8 years. I have been retired for over 20 years because of a back injury and now spend my time enjoying my 25 acres of Northeast Texas Woodland. I have been building a house for the past 10 years and may even finish it eventually, lol. Thanks to all who have taken the time to comment on my postings and I hope everyone (who has clicked on one of them) enjoyed the image. Lee
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Comments (11)
kimariehere
WOW i like that you didnt manipulate this image. It reminds me allot of the house Steve Martain was born and raised in the movie "The jerk..." really cool image...
leanndra
If those walls could talk! Lee, this is a wonderful photo. This house has a story to tell. It is evident from the construction, the 'artifacts' left from previous owners. If you found the section, township, and range information, I bet you could find the history of who owned it, lived there, and discover what the story is. The court house, abstract office, sheriff's office, those are places for a good start. Just a thought. I love old things! History speaks, if we only listen! Just because something is old, not outwardly beautiful, doesn't mean there isn't gold inside! Leann
PhrankPower
I was wondering who the hell was outside today taking a picture of my house! Being a southern boy, I can say your facts are right. I've always noticed that old places like this always have a mess of daffodils all over the yard (not just in "normal" flowerbeds) every spring. Great capture, but next time I might get out my shotgun!
DELMUR
Super view! And i love this kind of archi which exits in all the world! I didn't knew it had a name in usa, it's the common sense and natural archi: i love that! And your pic ,naturally
UweMattern
Thanks for the lesson in history, i apprechiate this really! Top photo. ~Uwe
Chaos911
wow, excellent work!!!!
rayburg
Great shot Lee and the history of this style house was very interesting..this one actually comes with its own dog...
SoulSearcherr
kewl shot..like this type of work by ya..S
redchilicat
Interesting I am a southern girl and have learned something that I did not know about my part of the world. :-) Nice shot! It makes me remember some photos I took a few years back with my old 1mp camera of a house on my property that was built by my great great grandfather. I may have to dig them out and post them.
bkhook
I have lived and seen this but the architecture was a wee bit different though the flavor be the same.. s
FAIRIESWITHOUTWANDS
I have seen these out of order (coz I have been away and am catching up!) The history is facinating, and this is a wonderful photo. Honest and a fab slice of history. Well done!