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
Comments (16)
duester45
Whoa! Incredible macro shot!!!
mbz2662
Great shot of this caterpillar!
da_franze
this pic would be something for the new genre contest! great macro of this (very) little and well coloured caterpillar... i like the effect with your fingers
artaddict2
Top Quality Macro, I don't know how you get this good, The detail is Fantastic.
Jaykayyorks
Stunning
Georges_H_Hoens
Excellent macro! I love the language of colors that are on body.
JeffG7BRJ
Another fantastic shot Lee, I must agree he would make an excellent Holloween guest! I'm sure he would scare quite a few adults. Exceptional Photography as always. Bravo!!!!!
amlondono
Stunning Macro ! BRAVO !
krakosky
fantastic photo ,and i have some fun of discover your gallery,see you.
MrsLubner
If I didn't have to see it so detailed and close up, I might allow it to crawl on me but after a good look at it, I couldn't... Wonderful shot!
Ger50
wow, this deserve more comments, such a great pose and sharpness. A great catch, my wife like it as well "vlaaitje"
Fidelity2
Very well done. Amazing.
bpclarke
Excellent macro capture! He's a beauty. Bunny
lizzibell
nice capture...
tizjezzme
I saw one of these earlier this year; I thought wth? I took its photo; but as I later discovered, it was dead, when I didn't even know it. :-| good live shot LOL
mamabobbijo
Great shot! The detail in the small shot is so good you almost don't need the zoom, glad I did though.