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 (20)
mbz2662
wow~ that is an odd looking wasp. Sorta looks like a cross between a mosquito(legs), fly(eyes), cricket(antennae) and wasp(wings and waist)... lol. Great find and capture!
mairekas
Great macro!
lizzibell
great capture...
durleybeachbum
What a seductive look she's giving with those huge blue eyes!
stuart83
Excellent capture, an unusual looking wasp with those blue eyes and transparent wings
RIGAU
MUY BUENA IMAGEN.
42n8
Wow fantastic macro shot, never seen one of these before.
krakosky
superb shot, excellent
MrsLubner
I never would have thoughth about this as a wasp. It is gorgeous and with those big baby blue eyes you have to love it. does it pack a stink like the big mean looking ones?
striving
The blue hint in that eye is awesome!! Very cool looking creature. Looks similar to a Crane Fly. Spot on focus here!
tizjezzme
Omgosh Lee, this is SO COOL! I've never seen anything like this! Great find and capture and such excellent clarity!
mark.spooner
Excellent macro.
danob
Wonderful Macro the eye is stunning
bpclarke
What an amazing capture this is! I can't believe you find all these around your home! Fantastic! Bunny
CavalierLady
What a cool shot! Never seen anything like this before! Agree with Danob, the eye is fabulous!
LadyRembrandt
Love the shadow and very cool eyes.
Littlejock
Superb details and colours here. A wonderful shot
JeffG7BRJ
That is the strangest looking creature I have ever seen, it looks like something alien. A great find and superb capture. The clarity and detail is absolutely fantastic. Bravo!!!!!
skyla824
THIS IS AN OUTSTANDING WORK.... LIGHT AND FOCUS JUST RIGHT WELL
Richardphotos
amazing critter Lee.I would assume it to be a mosquito and smash it probably