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)
phothomaniac
A wondereful creature and fantastic shots! Love it!
MrsLubner
The color is so startling. I love the pattern and you have shown it off from all povs and I am fascinated by it.
artaddict2
beautiful butterfly, presented likewise.
mbz2662
A beautiful butterfly, a great presentation! Love it!
mhyrdin
Always wonderful your captures Lee !
Garlor
Fine studies of a natural wonder
JeffG7BRJ
Wow! You weren't kidding when you said the colours were vibrant, the left and right views are absolutely fantastic, as is the top view. The underside of the wings though with those brilliant markings are top notch. I think this would get my vote as image of the month, if not the year. Can it get any better than this? Bravo!!!!! 10+
angelafair
Beautiful! Your shots are right on.....fantastic!
tizjezzme
omgosh Lee, You ROCK!
promiselamb
wow the colors are amazing I would have to say you are the master here at shooting macro shots.. your awesome lee :-)
lizzibell
beautiful butterfly...
amlondono
SO BEAUTIFUL !!!!!!!!!!!! Ana
krakosky
great colourful
CavalierLady
Beautiful collage...well done!
Richardphotos
they are beautiful. I shot some Gulfs last Thursday. that I posted over at Artzone. excellent presentaion Lee
mamabobbijo
Gorgeous! I am always amazed at the differences between the top and bottom patterns. I often would not know they were from the same flyer.