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)
duester45
Most excellent macro of this little feller!
lizzibell
Nice capture...
FCLittle
What an interesting little critter...thanks for sharing...
MrsLubner
Do you think he knows he's fat and stubby? But look at those colors and body design. Nice pov and compo.
amlondono
Rare & beautiful .Excellent macro
kimariehere
facinating catipiller capture lee !!love its colors and shape
artaddict2
Excellent Macro !
Mondwin
Amazing "Guy"!!!!!!!!!!!bravissimo!V:DDD.Hugsxx
JeffG7BRJ
Such an ugly name for a cute little caterpillar, I have never seen one before, so that's a first for us both. Thanks for sharing, the detail is fantastic. Bravo!!!!!
maraich
What an adorable little critter. I can't believe how tiny he is. Really great macro shot.
mbz2662
Great macro, and I like how you put the little photo in the corner to show his size! You can find the greatest bugs!
RobyHermida
Perfect !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bravo!!!! Roby
mark.spooner
Excellent.
jared99
Wonderful shot -- glad you took the time to shoot him.
bpclarke
It looks like a living fractal! Excellent capture and details. I love the inset to show the size comparison too. Bunny
gradient
What a wierd looking little guy...sure is all dressed up for the party! Thanks for showing us this neat caterpillar
Richardphotos
one I never seen.exceptional eye you have for finding these critters
tizjezzme
I got poked by a catterpillar quite similar to this; or at least it had those prongie, pokey things all over it - it HURTS to pick them up! Anyway, great shot once again ...
mamabobbijo
Thanks for the size reference. He's quite amazing with those colours.