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 (20)
RobyHermida
Very nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Roby ;O)
eborg1
This is an amazing flower --it looks like something from outer space.
wonderworld
I love Passionflowers!! Excellent shot!
OldHippieKeyboard
I agree with eborg1 ... It does look rather alien. You were quite correct in protecting this unique flower. Beautiful presentation.
Firesnuffer
Just Supurb, wonderful color and so sharp!
mbz2662
Wow that is an amazing looking flower! It does look rather alien. Great picture and presentation. Oh, and that bug looks like he is sliding down the petal!
tr4cey
Beautiful flower, beautiful shot! And I have to agree, it does look rather alien!
Brandi
I've never seen anything like it. It's lovely!
thevolunteer
Awesome flower. Glad we all got a chance to see one. Great framing for it too. Excellent, Aloha
janedj
Very lovely!!!!
auntietk
Heehee! Everyone says it looks alien, but it's really the other way 'round! I'm sure this fantastic blossom was the inspiration for many sci-fi images. This is a fabulous shot - the POV is very cool. Glad you fenced it off!
LadyRembrandt
What an artistic flower that you have captured very nicely. Excellent choice in framing as well. Very interesting.
MrsLubner
This is an incredible pov! It really gives you an idea of the depth and complexity of these flowers. I had no idea! Wonderful photo and postwork!
drag
Wonderful capture.
tizjezzme
What a unique flower! Beautiful photo and love the frame too.
rayburg
Interestinf plant and I like that you kept the entire flower in focus,,,excellent presentation.
bpclarke
Gorgeous capture! Love the delicate colors and details. Superbly shot. Bunny
Ionel
Excellent capture! What an interesting flower!
lizzibell
Very nice...
mamabobbijo
What a curious bloom. It will be nice to see your butterfly photos as well.