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 (13)
Soulpainter
Now that is a great shot. Great posing by the dragonfly as well.
MrsLubner
Its amazing how these creatures feel safe enough with you to land on you and stay there. Sure provides for the opportunity to take these marvelous shots! Another excellent one!
hairyface
If that landed on me you would hear the screams for miles! LOL Great shot and bravery shown in the creation of this image, I raise my hat!!
pensive
Excellent shot! How nice of this little creature to pose for you. Great job capturing the details.
Dianthus
Gorgeous macro:)
42n8
Excellent shot even to have the privilege of having them land on you is a massive bonus, i've been trying to capture them but they just don't settle lol.
tizjezzme
another special one :) Beautiful shot...
rebelmommy
Awwww hes adorable!
RobyHermida
Excellent capture!
bpclarke
I don't know how you get these little beauties to land on you, but I'm glad you do. That way you share with us. Superbly captured. Bunny
Littlejock
Great details and colours. Great work
mamabobbijo
My grand daughter finds these fascinating. They never have the same colour. They land on her constantly and she stands so still and has long conversations with them. I find the lack of fear as fascinating as the bugs. She's three. BJ
lizzibell
Great capture...