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 (30)
frankie96
And colorful it is...a great image...as always...
Dianthus
Very interesting beetle. Excellent macro:)
amlondono
Beautiful yellow bettle . Perfect Macro . Thanks for sharing , Ana
artaddict2
First class photography.
pupino
Incredible shot!
MrsLubner
Totally knock-out! Again, a bug I never would have thought of. Are you sure you aren't sitting there with your paints and a fine brush and making these up as you go? LoL I can hardly wait for the next one. Be careful, you are spoiling me with all these new, colorful and incredible bug macros.
mhyrdin
Your country is really full of colorfull surprises !! Yes you have a theme !
mbz2662
Great macro, and interesting beetle...
lizzibell
great capture...
Jofurowa
Very nice macro. Colors are beautiful.
aljaysart
What a colourful little bug, excellent capture well done.
durleybeachbum
This is spectacular!!
slawa
very strange looking bug on that very good picture!
iaacf
What a marvelous image this is. It show all details of the insect. I like it alot.
Tanchelyn
It's incredible how much imagination there is in the different life forms. How delicate some are (look at the semi-translucent joints of the legs).I cannot help but stand in awe for the endless variation in form and colour. Splendid capture as always, maestro.
CavalierLady
Terrific macro! Fascinating colorful creature and great detail!
Littlejock
Perfect colour and detail in this macro. Big Hugs
inshaala
Very cool macro, detail is spectacular and you nailed the focus (and i know how difficult that is when taking things at such small distances!)
maandjboy
very nice!!
Dieblue
You have become the "macro master"...the pics are delightful, well done, and educational! My congrats!
wastl001
Excellent macro!!
JeffG7BRJ
Wow! What a beastie this one is Lee. This would look great in a SciFi movie, it has all the makings of a beast from another planet. Fantastic macro. Bravo!!!!!
thomaniac
Unbelievable creature and an unbelievable shot! Outstanding!
bpclarke
What an amazing capture. I'm not sure what I'm more impressed with, the picture or the critter. Wow! Bunny
RobyHermida
Gorgeous shot my friend !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Roby ;O)
NightGallery
I think this is one of your best ever. Maybe because I never seen one of these, or its the focus and great colors. I think its just the whole damn thing. Great focus, DOF, composition, etc. Really cool bug. Great shot!!!
Brandi
What an fantastic capture this is, Lee! Beautiful!
tizjezzme
this is one PERFECT MACRO!
Richardphotos
one of your best macros which include a multitude
gradient
Another wild looking critter...perfect focus too! congrats!