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)
lilbiscuit
Excellent capture!!
MrsLubner
Look at that long, dark and defined shadow! That really looks great. The fact your truck is white is a good thing because it works really well as a background. Outstanding shot.
lizzibell
great capture...
durleybeachbum
Great shot!
mbz2662
Great photo!
krakosky
amazing shot
Littlejock
Gorgeous colours, , POV, and shadows. Excellent shot
amlondono
Fantastic Shot . A Favorite !!!!!!!
JaneEden
Awesome shot, and excellent presentation!!!
Liam.
Lovely
JeffG7BRJ
Awesome! The shadow is as good as the Katydid. The length of the antenna is amazing. Bravo!!!!!
angelafair
Wow...good shot of the little critter!
bpclarke
Very cool capture! Excellent shot. Bunny
RobyHermida
Wonderful MACRO! Great Shot !!!!! ROBY ;o):o):o);o)
tizjezzme
Wow, i Love this Lee. Against the Plain background, this Katydid is STUNNING and gorgeous. Excellent photo ... !
Richardphotos
beautiful bug and the color pops out against the white paint