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 (19)
nongo
Excellent!! Looks like an xray shot!!!!!! I really like this one!!!!
cmolsen2002
I have no idea how you did this, perhaps some really complicated post-work. It doesn't matter. The results are gorgeous and your efforts much appreciated!
gradient
very cool postwork on this!
MrsLubner
like a delicate metal figurine. I work with a gentleman who casts bronze figures as a hobby. He has some lovely things and this reminds me of those. Awesome postwork.
vlaaitje
such a wonderful effect...love it
mbz2662
Wow! Clever pov and wonderful effect!
wonderworld
Fantastic image!
JeffG7BRJ
When I first saw it I thought it was done with an infrared filter. However you've done it, it looks damn good! +++++
bubu78
superb postwork ! I guess that original picture is already fantastic . Bravo
Dianthus
What a great piece of work. Excellent image Lee:)
Luka_30
Excellent!
magg_ca
Great picture
mamabobbijo
Looks like an ice sculpture, or silver.
rockstrider
Wow! Excellent capture and postwork!
mark.spooner
Beautiful capture, outstanding postwork!
bpclarke
Is this infrared? This is gorgeous! Love how it brings out the details on the wings. Superbly done. Bunny
tizjezzme
Neat idea Lee... turned out great :)
LadyRembrandt
Hey, I love this. A nice creative change. Great work from an artistic mind.
lizzibell
Very nice...