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
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Comments (15)
maandjboy
AWWW!! That is the cutest frog ever! And I really like the colors...it has great artisic quality!
blankfrancine
Beautiful creature photo!
MrsLubner
This is overall a wonderful pastel that is so nice on the eyes but then you have this wonderful frog with a cocked head...much like a dog would look at you when you talk to it. This is really a fabulous capture and I can't wait to see more.
Shucoda
A wonderful little frog.. Well captured
artaddict2
I agree with Mrslubner, I love the way you have captured the Froggy with a tilted head. It is another top quality piece of work.
withinme
Great shot...I love frog pics,don't have any at all :( Look forward to seeing yours:)
mairekas
Very cute little Frog! Well done!
durleybeachbum
How lucky are you having tree frogs! Great shot!
phothomaniac
I really like it!
mbz2662
That must be a pretty small frog sitting there on that leaf...
JeffG7BRJ
PJ has just about hit the nail on the head here Lee, all right like you say not tack sharp but loaded with merit none the less. I have never seen a frog, cock it's head like that, it's as though it is listening for something. The background, lovely pastel colours and the fore ground Autumnal colours. Overall, I would say a pretty damn good image. Bravo!!!!!
amlondono
Fantastic shot , Thanks for sharing , Ana
bpclarke
I do, I do! I love frogs! This one is adorable! Excellent capture. Bunny
tizjezzme
Awwww, look how he tilts his little head... is that sweet or what! Nice one Lee :)
lizzibell
great capture...