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 (21)
tizjezzme
LOL "This weed is for you" I LOVE IT! Nancy is right; you can make anything look beautiful. This one is great .. :)
Richardphotos
beautiful flower even if it is a "weed"
BibbyBear
Well I wouldn't mind a garden filled with this weed. It is truly beautiful and you have captured it perfectly. xx
drawbridgephoto
A rose in a corn field is a weed to a farmer. nice capture of a pretty flower.
auntietk
Beautiful image! Ya done good!
rebelmommy
Yes I think I would agree.. you CAN make a weed look gooid! Excellent capture!
Michka
Most beautiful..Great details and very nice colors with excellent capture. Bravo!
kurtsart
Most excellent indeed!
Mondwin
Superbly capture my Dear!!!!bravissima!V:DDD.Hugsxx Whylma
PaxSV
Impressive quality, really a very nice shot! Compliments! PaxSV
Gammacrucis
A wonderful work, colours, background, composition, everything is perfect, my compliments! ^__^
MrsLubner
gorgeous macro. It looks like its made of feathers its so delicate. wonderful shot.
Buffalo1
Actually many common weeds have beautiful blooms before their big ugly leaves and roots destroy our lawns and gardens and gardens and drive us nuts! Sorry. Another spectacular capture that proves your friend Nancy correct.
itsumama
LOL! Whoa! That's a NICE weed!!!! Hey do you know how to tell the difference between a weed and a good plant in your garden??? Pull on it...if it comes out quickly and easily....it's a good plant!! :o)b
drag
Wow it's a beautiful weed. Nicely done!!
Littlejock
Great compo, light and colours. Excellent work
mrmadmikie
Beautiful capture. Now you have something nice to look back on when you are picking the thistle or burrs from your clothing in a couple of weeks. ;)
jared99
I like this very much - beautiful shot.
LadyRembrandt
and......obviously I was telling the truth. This photograph is splendid. You do great work and manage to capture the colors and claritiy making even a weed beautiful.
lizzibell
Beautiful photo...
jacro
superb flower,excellent lighting,colors and sharpness