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 (13)
MrsLubner
I'm happy to know you are as camera-ready as I am... you go to the mailbox with your camera in hand. I do the same thing. :-) This is sure a pretty little moth. Amazing how you can see these things. Outstanding shot.
mbz2662
My best accessory is my camera... Nice capture!
Georges_H_Hoens
This is a cool and very esthetical shot. I love colors and composition!
artaddict2
Its another wonderful shot of nature. you are a master with the camera. They both look beautiful specemins.
lizzibell
great capture...
Mondwin
Very delicate beauty...bravissimo!:DDD.Hugsxx
mamabobbijo
Your sharp eyes and ever ready camera are a source of amazing things!
amlondono
Beautiful Photo ! !
GiMi53
I like the contrast between the green and the white moth & black spider ! Excellent photo, Lee !
bpclarke
Lovely capture! Such a fantastic find on both critters. Excellent shot. Bunny
Genma
Really nice shot Lee... Great detail as always, especially on the moth.
Richardphotos
it looks like a Creamy Stripestreak butterfly.I can not find an top side view of one,only the underside of wings.I have seen them around Dallas but never had the chance to capture one. an exceptional spur of the moment capture Lee
Liam.
Great shot