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 (12)
Richardphotos
reminds me of the song about a bole weevil back in the 60's or older. outstanding macro
blankfrancine
I dont know anything about photography, but this is surely a great capture! The details on that little critter are amazing.
MrsLubner
Well you've shown me something new ... again. I used to grow a few cotton plants in my yard because they were so pretty when they flowered and after that, they were a great educational tool to use on my kids. I never had weevils but I always wondered what they looked like. Look at the snout on that guy! Great shot, Lee and thanks for another wonderful lesson in insects.
RobyHermida
Splendid shot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dianthus
Never seen a weevil up close before. Excellent macro. Also thankyou for explaining about the hairs on the spiders legs:)
lizzibell
Great capture...
BibbyBear
I've never even heard of these little guys let alone seen one!! This is an amazing macro, it almost looks like a tiny armadillo. Great capture as always from you my dear Lee. Hugs. xx
tizjezzme
Excellent closeup Lee - the details are great! I think I have one of these little buggers in my gallery; only I called mine a 'Sweater Bug' lol I am notorious for giving my bugs inappropriate names. lol Good shot Lee!
mark.spooner
Excellent macro!
kjpweb
Nice closeup! Well done. A little off focus, though. Hand held, low light?
bpclarke
Incredible macro. A little soft, but excellent details. Bunny
mamabobbijo
Is this one of those that cause such havoc in the cotton fields? We don't have either up here. Amazing detail. BJ