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 (14)
kimariehere
i think it is a great shot lee infact it is beautiful yep as beautiful as it can get for a bug thats for sure fantastic macro work!!!
mbz2662
Definitely weird eyes! I am getting out the ruler right now, to see just how small 1/2 inch is! (Dang that's tiny!)
MrsLubner
Those eyes are really something! The whole bug is amazing. Nature can be very odd, can't it. Great shot again, Lee.
durleybeachbum
It must be very successful at finding food judging by the plumpness of its abdomen! Super pic!
mairekas
It is beautiful! Super shot!
Mondwin
Absolutely gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!bravissimo!:DDD.Hugsxx Whylma
JeffG7BRJ
The eye of this little critter reminds me of an old drawing with an Inca Sun, they draw it round with points depicting the ray's. Like you say Lee, the eyes are definitely weird. Yet another new one for me. Excellent image. Bravo!!!!!
42n8
The eye sure is weird very beautiful like a kaleidoscope
maandjboy
The eyes make it look like it is from outer space or something....very good pic!
amlondono
I think it is great , gorgeous . Thanks for sharing , Ana
bpclarke
It looks like it's got stars in it's eyes! Gorgeous capture and excellent DOF. Bunny
Richardphotos
beautiful bug and macro. I seen one that was larger but when I approached it was gone like lightning
gradient
Yup, those eyes are definately weird looking! Actually a strange looking critter in general....but what is amazing is how they have evolved over time to suit their environment.
skyla824
great macro