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 (13)
durleybeachbum
A spectacular shot. Extraordinary structure!I wonder how this particular design evolved.
withinme
Great shot!
mbz2662
Isn't it amazing how very small the waist is! A wonderful shot...
MrsLubner
Lee, I am amazed you find so many different sorts of wasps. This one I'm not sure about although I have seem a black one with a vibrant red on it that tells me it is not to be fooled with. Fabulous detail!
LadyRembrandt
nice image and I especially enjoy the natural setting.
mark.spooner
Nice work.
lizzibell
great capture...
skyla824
OUTSTANDING MACRO WORK... WELL DONE
bpclarke
Excellent series and captures! I really like the macro details in these. Bunny
RobyHermida
A BRILLIANT SHOT!!!! The hugs Roby
Richardphotos
first time to see this breed and outstanding macro
JeffG7BRJ
The design of these wasps amazes me, I don't know how they manage to fly without the waist snapping. God is indeed mysterious in His way's. It must serve some purpose in life. Excellent detail yet again Lee. Bravo!!!!!
Aioros
This is excellent photography - Bravo hugs Aioros