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 (15)
lizzibell
Great capture...
MrsLubner
This is totally jaw-dropping in its compo! I never would have thought they ate each other. This is excellent, Lee!
JeffG7BRJ
Wow! Fantastic image, you sure know how to capture these critters. Thanks for taking time to drop in on my Out of Frame, I appreciate your comments and will take them on board, especially the nit picking, cheers for that.
MaydaMason
not sharp enought... but a terrific document! do you live in the dragonfly land?
Mondwin
Magnificent capture!!!!!!!!!!!!Bravissimo!V:DDD.HUgsxx
tovar
Not too much sharpen, but a great moment. Good tones.
nfrocer
What a wonderful capture, love it!
Littlejock
Super details and clarity with this colours.. Super...!!!!
BibbyBear
Amazing capture and the subject matter is far more important than the overall "quality". Not one of your most clear shots I agree, but a top-rate capture none-the-less with such a rare shot of this dragon in mid feed - SUPERB!! Excellent shot Lee. xx
bpclarke
Oh My! This is a fantastic shot! May not be as clear as usual, but the subject is superbly captured. Bunny
LadyRembrandt
An interesting capture and what wonderful color ! Not sure why you felt it was not one of your better images. I liked it.
tizjezzme
Excellent capture for sure Lee. I'd love to catch a bug at feeding time. This is COOL!
mamabobbijo
So Cool! The pondwings colours are stunning!
RobyHermida
Excellent, very Beautiful!!! Bravo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Roby ;O)
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God bless.