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)
kimariehere
beautiful macro work once again lee!!!
MrsLubner
Stunning macro! What an interesting insect!
BibbyBear
Another brilliant macro shot and I love the addition of your finger in the shot, it gives a sense of scale. Lovely colours and textures and the lighting really highlights the wings. Excellent. xx
JeffG7BRJ
Brilliant macro once again, fantastic detail, love the way its front leg is resting on your finger, you seem to have an affinity with the little critters around your patch. Thanks for sharing.
mbz2662
I have seen many of these little critters around here! Great macro, and I agree with Jeff, you seem to have an affinity with all the creatures! Fabulous.
bpclarke
He's a cutie! Excellent capture. Bunny
mamabobbijo
His feathers look like fur! A lovely shade!
LadyRembrandt
beautiful color in this image. Nice
Richardphotos
really a tiny butterfly and I like them also.there is another little yeelow butty that almost never lands for more than 5 seconds and flies like they are on drugs.outstanding macro Lee
lizzibell
Great capture...
jdehaven
I concur with BibbyBear - the inclusion of the figer was a nice "touch" to give a sense of scale. Super sharp all the way through on your point of focus- fantastic macro!
tizjezzme
nice macro Lee...