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
I hope you enjoy viewing my gallery!ÂÂ
Comments (26)
Fidelity2
Excellent image.
Joekrick
Absolutley Beatiful Shot ! Amazing details... I love it
rainbows
A wonderful shot, Joie, The colours and details are stunning. He is a grand bird!! I hope he talked to you too! Diane.
dorothylee
Wonderful portrait of the gorgeous bird. I love the colors and the bird is wonderfully sharp against that soft background. Beautiful!
trishabadblood
what a wonderful bird... the colors are fantastic....
kurtsart
Fantastic colors and detail!
muse27
Great capture! I love the bright colors, and the clarity on this image! Well done, again. :o)
drifterlee
Gorgeous! Can he talk?
Rykk
WOW! What awesome colors! Excellent focus and shot composition, Joie.
SSoffia
EXCELLENT CAPTURE , COLORS & BEAUTIFUL !!!!!
HeartsRender
This is a wonderful photo my friend!!!!
jennifergray
Prety Bird! Great photo!
frankie96
These birds are nothing but striking colors..great image...
nfrocer
Beautiful colors and great shot!
Sans2012
Fantastic shot - you managed to control those reds really well. Like the pose and perfectly sharp too - awesome:)
Hendesse
Excellent shot, gorgeous colors and perfect DOF. Superb!
kimariehere
A BIG happpy birthday to your sweet granddaughter's 1st birthday and how perfect to go to the zoo for the occasion and it sure paid off ... I adore this colorful and most beautiful capture its perfect and a real treat to view!!!...awesome dof and brilliant photography!! 5 + ~!
Aioros
A really wonderful shot .
CavalierLady
Terrific bright colors! That must have been a lovely day!!
RobyHermida
Brilliant capture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
phothomaniac
Fantastic details. Love the supersaturated colors!
Valerie-Ducom
wowwww, your color and composition on this pretty bird is perfect !! Excellent ! Good day :)
danob
Lovely portrait great colours and a fine pose!
artaddict2
Stunning colours, good dof. the light and close detail are great.
ledwolorz
Fantastic detail,
durleybeachbum
Just perfect!