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 (17)
GiMi53
The microworld on your finger... Excellent ! I'm surprized because I know that for macros I have to hold my camera with two hands... Take care my friend !
nongo
Superb macro!!!!!!!
mbz2662
That is a tiny, tiny guy! He looks kind of glowy, like he should be under a black-light! Great macro!
MrsLubner
The more you post the more I realize I am not a bug person. Not that I don't like them...I love bugs and your macros really give me a great view of them, but I am not a bug person because I never see them. I could be staring at one and not see it. I'd never see anything this small. And I like the pov so I can see those spots, the tiny legs and the little hairs on its little buggy body. LOL
amlondono
The Macro is superb ! - i got my first macro lens a month ago . I try very hard to learn & get good shots. the more i learn , The more i know how far i am from getting a capture like yours . Congratulations!
Jaykayyorks
That is a stunning macro, fabulous focus and clarity..well done
muse27
Wonderful image! He looks like a tiny glow worm caterpiller. lol
lizzibell
Nice capture....
wonderworld
Wonderful again. I love your macros and hope the FBI is not looking for you as you give such sweet shots of your thumb and fingerprints! Excellent.
JeffG7BRJ
Another excellent capture Lee, this little critter sure looks to be lit from within. Like PJ I would not have noticed this but I think I have started to take more interest, due in the main to yourself and not forgetting your little critters. Bravo!!!!!
kuerbote
Awesome macro! Congratulations.
TwoPynts
Yowza that is a small one. It seems that your fingers tips are becoming the standard platform for your wonderful insect macros. ;']
ascript
Excellent shot! ;)
bpclarke
What a tiny little creature! And beautiful too! Excellent macro detail and colors. Bunny
mamabobbijo
Amazing shot! It's easy to see he's quite small. Funny, none of my fingertip shot ever had this much clarity!
tizjezzme
Wow Lee .. Impressive. I've never seen one of these before either; you really ARE finding the caterpillars over there aren't you! Great eye and macro work.
LadyRembrandt
It almost look neon. kGreat shot