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
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Comments (22)
RobyHermida
True Love....................... Wonderful picture!!!!! Roby ;O)
cookie-21
different but kinda cute!!!!
djeric
very nice picture ...
MrsLubner
more of your excellent macros...the detail is great right down to the saw-toothed antenna. Outstanding shot.
mbz2662
another fabulous macro...
muse27
Great detail on this one. :o)
Georges_H_Hoens
Impressive shot (quite a human pose, lol) And a fab shot indeed. You have the patience to learn behaviours of different species to find them more easely, thats great, Unfortunatly I do not have your patience (and the time to learn) so I refere to synchronicity, encountings. This method works good... but halas not systematicaly. Wish you a nice day and thanks for sharing, G.
amlondono
GREAT MACRO !
Littlejock
Great capture maybe you disturb this specialmoment. LOL. Perfect
Jaykayyorks
This is fantastic, the detail is wonderful as well as the colour. Caught in the act..lol
Mondwin
Superbly Macro...bravissimo!V:DDD.Hugsxxx
krouser
is this a one nite stand? lol ya know this is so wrong lmao great eye for the image and man this has made my day alot better! thanks for sharing this one! A+ 5 FAVED (I have to lol)
whtknight
Awesome capture and detail.
mark.spooner
A fantastic macro!
FCLittle
Hehe, sexy bugs...nicely done...
Conniekat8
Ahhh, what a great capture... um, does that make you a peeping tom? ;) Just kidding. Great image!
lil_sizzler
Wow, umm let's give them some privacy....:) Great shot...look like you caught them in the throes of passion.
bpclarke
Get a room! And you watching and snapping pictures. LOL excellent capture. Bunny
gradient
Caught in the act!...LOL!...perfect timing here! Your text is also very appropriate...since starting to shoot insect macros, I have become much more aware of insects and their habitat. It has become an eye opening experience!
durleybeachbum
What a super shot!!
Richardphotos
awesome Lee.excellent clarity and focus
mairekas
A fantastic macro! So clarity! LOL.