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!Â
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!  :^) Â
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Comments (20)
cmolsen2002
Beautiful shot. The detail is marvelous!
bakapo
welcome back! a great shot of a pretty bird.
mps
He is a pretty guy.
SSoffia
where are you been dear friend ? FABULOUS CAPTURE BEAUTIFUL BIRD !!!!!
amota99517
What an interesting creature and what a great shot!
RobyHermida
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!!!!!! Wonderful ... Excellent work!!! ROBY*** ;o);O);O):O):O):O);O);O);o);o)
Ionel
Excellent!
Digitaleagle
beautiful shot excellent detail.
whtknight
Excellent colours and detail!
trishabadblood
wonderful shot..lovely bird...
muse27
Great shot!
danob
Bravo they are the king of the family for sure!
nfrocer
Wow, what a stunning shot!
JaneEden
Woweeee so close up!!! Excellent capture!!! xx
CavalierLady
That is just wonderful Joie!! Is this still the macro or did you get a telephoto lens? Whichever, it's a great shot! Love the pose and the softness of the feathers!
mark.spooner
Excellent.
amlondono
THIS IS AN EXCELLENT Close-up , congratulations my friend , good day :) Ana
adonise
Beautiful capture, excellent photo!
rainbows
Superb close up, feather details are marvelous the eye so clear and bright. A happy healthy bird! Excellent work. Diane.
durleybeachbum
A stunning portrait!