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)
thevolunteer
Wow, these are fantastic macro. Never heard of wingless ones before. Now you have my curiosity up. Have a great Thanksgiving. Aloha
silverspirit
very good images... ive never seen a wingless one before either... wonder y they dont have them...
MrsLubner
I don't wonder why they don't have wings, I just rejoice in it! No wings, no stings...No need to do the Bee Dance here since I can outrun these guys. Very clear and detailed photos. Excellent work.
short_ribs
Great macro shots... Interesting they dont have wings... Maybe these are mutants :| Could it run faster than a horse, is it stronger than a man?... These are only few on the mysteries we are yet to solve about them mutant wasps ;P Great work buddy! Thanks for sharing! :)
busi2ness
Very interesting if they can not fly, I wonder how they feed? Excellent detail well presented.
Luka_30
Interesting fact, beautiful macros.
Valerie-Ducom
Oh yes, very beautiful pictures and excellent colour!!! I like this collage of this insect!!! Excellent!!! Good day ;)
Littlejock
Beautiful macro and photos. Super quality. Very clear and perfect colours.
mamabobbijo
What an oddity. I've never seen red wasps, the withered wings are a truely bizarre occurance. Were the young and still growing them do you think? Thanks BJ
tizjezzme
you are an amazing macroist... hmmm.. if there is such a thing lol been browsing through your gallery and I'm totally in awe and so impressed with your work.