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 (18)
MrsLubner
I remember that shot. This is similar. I laughed the first time I saw it and I'm laughting now. What a great shot!
mbz2662
LOL! Peek-a-boo.... What a great capture!
Jofurowa
Boo... Your gallery is amazing. Very good work.
Jaykayyorks
Fantastic shot and great title
wonderworld
Sweet capture!!
withinme
Nice catch :)
Mondwin
Absolutely Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Bravissima!:DDD.Hugsxx Whylma
Broken_Lace
What an absolutely perfect capture..love it:) Samantha
ag_tn
peek a boo...I see you! Good shot!
LadyRembrandt
One of the best dragon fly images I have seen in a long time. The composition makes it special and unique. I love it.
kimariehere
oh that is just too cute and clever !!! looks like he is smiling !! a real fun shot! ... fantastic insect marcos as always!
JeffG7BRJ
As soon as I saw this, I thought about the other one that I commented on Lee but like yourself, I cannot remember who posted it. I think the tail was a little more hidden in the other one. Great shot, he/she looks to be really hugging that stalk. Bravo!!!!!
mairekas
Perfect capture!
bpclarke
Gorgeous capture and perfect title! So very well done. Bunny
maandjboy
Great Job!
durleybeachbum
Super!
tizjezzme
oh, my God, this is hilarious! Excellent shot Lee LOL
lizzibell
great capture...