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 (17)
kathym
Wow look how vivid the colors are in this one. Shhhh .. don't tell him he doesn't qualify to be an inch worm. LOL
nattarious
OMG! What a macro/closeup and composition!!! This is really impressive work! You did good on placing it on the side tho!! Clear and sharp! Thank you and have a nice day JOE
Mondwin
Really a very fabulous Macro my Dear...absolutely delightful!!!Bravissima!V:DDD.Hugsxx
olivier158
hehe, nice little one green thing lol nice compo ... just, the sharper point could be on its head...
MrsLubner
Stellar macro. I love the off-center presentation and the framing. Really very comfortable shot with good eye appeal.
Littlejock
Great clarity and details
LadyRembrandt
I love this. One of my favorite things is play on shadow or light. Great and thanks.
mojo1917
very cool macro, love the colors and the framing.
frankie96
Looks like a little green gummy worm my kids used to eat..:)very nice clear and composed image..
moochagoo
I love this one !
mermaid
Oh love this one...great colors and a wonderful composition and presentation!
Luka_30
Perfect composition, excellent!
st_fish
Looooveeee this shot!!!! EXCELLENT work! Hope you are doing well! 8;o)
Silvra
Perfectes Foto! Diese kleinen Dinger haben eine komische Fortbewegungsart!
lizzibell
Nice image...
babuci
Excelent smalest shot....I mean macro! Great colors and good play with a shadow!
auntietk
Congratulations on an excellent capture!