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!ÂÂ
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!  :^) ÂÂ
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Comments (24)
kurtsart
One of the coolest bee macros I've seen!
kimariehere
WOW!!! THIS IS aWESOME!!! what a fabulous macro shot !! the curve of his body over that flower VERY impressive ,!!... i love this compo- 5 plus !!
SSoffia
EXCELLENT MACRO & COLORS !!!!!
drifterlee
Fantastic shot!!! I have a Nikon D70 and love it!
GiMi53
Excellentissime macrophotography !
artaddict2
a fantastic macro ! I have so much trouble trying to get my shots this good.
artaddict2
a fantastic macro ! I have so much trouble trying to get my shots this good.
artaddict2
a fantastic macro ! I have so much trouble trying to get my shots this good.
Hendesse
Excellent shot. Fantastic POV and details. Wonderful colors and light as well!!
nfrocer
Stunning macro with excellent details!
Mondwin
Absolutely magnificent...bravissimo!:DDD.Hugsxx Whylma
Littlejock
Great macro here. Lovely colours and focus
newleaf
Superb!
trishabadblood
wonderful shot.... he looks so good there gathering up the nector...
Richardphotos
beautiful bee macro.you are learning quick.Tamron has released a do all lens from 18-250 macro.I have played with it and like it.I just have not decided to spend 500 bucks for it yet.if you are looking for another lens it would be one to consider.the quality is there and very light weight
danob
Just lovely Macro work!
RobyHermida
Gorgeous capture!
Aioros
Excellent ! Good day :)
HeartsRender
Fabulous capture!!!!
rainbows
Its a stunning macro!!! You are doing so well with the Nikon!! Diane.
CavalierLady
Lovely macro shot, Joie! You do so well with that lens!
amlondono
GREAT SHOT !!!!!!! Thank's . Ana
durleybeachbum
Great macro!
DukeNukem2005
Very beautiful photo!