On Fractals:  When Rick (aka Rykk on RR) and I got together, he introduced me to fractal art.  I started making simple fractals (mostly spirals) in UltraFractal but then found I preferred to use Apophysis. When I learned how to use PhotoShop (just enough to be dangerous), I began creating compositions using the flames I made in Apophysis. But, then my interest changed and I got into Photography.
On Photography: When I was a teenager (back in the '70's), my sister let me try her 35mm camera. None of my pictures turned out, so then I wouldn't use anything but a point&shoot. When the point&shoot digital cameras came out, I got one and discovered the joy of taking macros. I spent a lot of my free time searching for any kind of critter I could find. My son, who used to be a photographer for the US Navy, encouraged me to expand to a DSLR and recommended Nikon. In 2006, my husband gave me a Nikon D80 for my birthday (he's such a wonderful guy!). I'm still in learning mode of all the different settings (aperture, etc.), but I find I still love to capture those macros. It wasn't until after I got the D80 that I discovered the reason my pictures didn't turn out on my sister's 35mm -- it was the eyepiece!!! If we had only known!Â
On me: I am married to my Wonderful Prince (see above) and we live on the east coast of Florida. We became grandparents in September 2006. I have always enjoyed most of the Disney and Pixar cartoon movies. For those of you who don't recognize it, my Avatar is Dory from the movie "Finding Nemo" (my favorite). I can relate to Dory -- it's that short-term memory loss that I'm afflicted with as well!! HA!  :^) Â
I hope you enjoy viewing my gallery!Â
Comments (18)
rainbows
I'm looking, I'm looking :-) A superb shot, you did well to capture him in this pose. Wonderful work.
phoenixwaller
lol, great
fourbanger
Excellent capture extreemly clear for a moving object.Class a work
kimariehere
FANTASTIC opened winged capture!!!..
RobyHermida
Beautiful Goose!!! A beautiful shot The very big hugs from Argentina! Roby
DCLEW2
Excellent. What a proud creature!
whtknight
One Beautiful capture, Well Done!
SSoffia
AMAZING PORTRAIT & MODEL TOO :)
Richardphotos
maybe he was trying to intimidate you as not to get too close. beautiful gander capture
Charberry
Yes, excellent! A superb shot, and wonderfully presented. The model definitely was cooperating, too! ;o)
Hendesse
Excellent shot with fantastic details and light!
artaddict2
Great capture, He looks very proud ! Excellent
trishabadblood
those wings he posed for you...very nice shot..
nfrocer
I love it, wonderful capture!
Aioros
Wow, that's a wonderful view!!
CavalierLady
Perfect timing! Your lens does more than I knew it could! Great work, Joie!
HeartsRender
He looks poud!!! Wonderful photo!
durleybeachbum
Super shot!