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 (19)
alhak
fabulous shot! he is so cute! reminds me of Budgie Little Helicopter the kids show character lol
Dianthus
Lee that is brilliant matie. A must to view it full size. Congrats:)
Digitaleagle
I'm amazed at these little guys and the cartoonish sifi look they have make's me want to shoot more of them just to see what they look like up close. Very nice macro great detail and color, awesome image!!!!!!!!
vlaaitje
awesome....wow
tr4cey
Awesome shot!
bubu78
Amazing capture ! looks like an helicopter in flight. Incredible details in full size ! Bravo
42n8
Wonderful. Amazing shot.
bebert
evinrude ?? LOL superb shot !!!
auntietk
Impressive shot! It really does look like a cartoon helicopter. This is really amazing!
kjpweb
Well done - wonderful detail, POV and Pose.
BibbyBear
Yes, I agree with the others, this looks like Sarah Ferguson's "Budgie" the helicopter!! Wonderful macro and I just love the blue lipstick LOL!! xx
Littlejock
Perfect focus and details
short_ribs
Now that is a kick ass macro just there! Love the clarity in this and the pov is just perfect. Think it could do with a slight touch of contrast though. Well done buddy!
MrsLubner
This is a beautiful macro of this Dasher. They are one of my favorites as well. Excellent shot.
LadyRembrandt
Now that Lee, is an amazing shot. One of the best I have seen
mrmadmikie
Great DOF. I dont know budgie but my first impressions were helicopter too. Very nice capture.
mamabobbijo
What an amazing POV!
lizzibell
Great shot...
tizjezzme
Excellent shot Lee .. he is a beaut!