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
Comments (10)
1402dandoy
What did you unsuccessfully attempted to do? Making love while flying like those damselflies do? Don't worry, Lee, an other mating season will come back. In the meantime, well,...learn to fly :) Great shot! Have a nice day. Eric.
Zacko
WHAT????????? Are they really that tiny???? The smallest damself ive ever seen was at least twice as big as these. And i always though you australians had the hugest bugs, lol. This shot is just awesome!!! And the fact that they landed on your finger, giving the viewer such an incredible sense of scale, is just too darn perfect! Congratulations!!!!!! #:o)
Dianthus
Excellent image:)
wonderworld
Wowie Zowie extra close up shot of the tiniest and most beautiful insect !! Irridesent body and lace for wings! Wow!
Littlejock
Look unreal this Damselflies and lovely, you so lucky capturing this pics. I waiting for the next. Hugs GREAT capture
st_fish
UNREAL!!! Can they be THAT small?? Absolutely astounding capture!!! Cant wait for the rest!!! :)
MrsLubner
Lovely macro.
sazzyazzca
Wonderful capture! Love the title, very clever. LOL
mamabobbijo
You must be blessed to achieve such great captures. They must know you mean them no harm just their 15 minutes of fame. LOL Thanks for sharing. BJ
Richardphotos
one of the all time best damselfly captures I have seen. they are so hard to capture.