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)
maandjboy
Excellent photo!! I wish we had frogs that cute here!!
MrsLubner
It has a wonderful causual turn from the camera... Such a pretty green and the markings are very defined!
amlondono
Superb Shot , pretty frog too ! Ana
durleybeachbum
Gosh! he's smart!
kimariehere
beautiful macro work and pov on this adorable froggy lee!!
JeffG7BRJ
Looks even better enlarged, great macro Lee. You can see the texture on his back and the eye is just spot on. Excellent capture. Bravo!!!!!
Mousson
Great and perfect shot!
krakosky
great pose of the model.
mbz2662
Great frog shot. His skin reminds me of an avocado...
mhyrdin
That's a pretty one ! Fine shot !
Issemissen
Beautiful one! I like the way he looks away from the viewer, makes it a very unusual and interesting composition.
_Bee
Wonderful photograph ... I wonder what the precious little soul has heard. Perhaps a wolf whistle!!!! :0)
bpclarke
What a cutie! Such a wonderful pose. Excellent capture. Bunny
RobyHermida
Perfect shot!! :O) ROBY :o)
Richardphotos
absolutely beautiful frog and your capture could not be more clear
Natali_a
Great capture!!!
afugatt
Wonderful shot!
Chaosphoto
nice portrait and good DOF