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!ÂÂ
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!  :^) ÂÂ
I hope you enjoy viewing my gallery!ÂÂ
Comments (21)
artaddict2
Wow! what a fantastic shot. Beautiful detail and colour of feathers. Its a brilliant Head-dress display and just look at that eye.
SSoffia
EXCELLENT CAPTURE , COLORS & BEAUTIFUL !!!!!
Squid123
I was able to see some of these cool birds at the Singapore bird park. They are so cool. Love the photo.
muse27
Excelent detailing on this bird! Wonderful capture. Thank you for sharing. :o)
Dianthus
Brilliant clarity and image:)
CavalierLady
I've never had the occasion to photograph this bird, nicely done. (so you haven't gotten that zoom lens yet?)
RodolfoCiminelli
Wonderful photo and impresive detail......!!!!!
lilbiscuit
Beautiful shot!!
trishabadblood
He is wonderful..excellent shot... the colors are wow...
JaneEden
What a spectacular bird who seems to have her best Sunday bonnet on. Fabulous capture and great shot!!!!
Aioros
Wow, that is amazing, fantastic capture.
rainbows
A superb capture, the detail is stunning, What an amazing looking bird, Joie!! Diane.
Hendesse
Excellent shot of this beautiful bird. Fantastic details and clarity!
DCLEW2
Awesome shot of an amazing bird.
RobyHermida
Sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!! :O)**:O) ROBY ;O)
Rykk
Excellent focus, colors and especially shot composition!
jennifergray
Interesting lil creature. He looks spooked! lol Beatifully done! =D
HeartsRender
I LOVE YOUR PHOTOS! Thanks for sharing!
nfrocer
Great shot!
adonise
Beautiful capture, excellent colors...
durleybeachbum
A perfect portrait!