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 (34)
ARADTech
Very kool shot :) The colors are really great as is the composition , thanks for sharing! Peace and Creativity Chris
Digitaleagle
Very interesting fellow, the reflections are awesome wonderful color and detail excellent!! If I thought he was going to jump not sure I could have stood still long enough to get the shot, in focus anyway, LOL.
mbz2662
Great shot! Looks like a king with a crown and royal color!
iaacf
Now this is what I call macro ! Incredible shot !
artaddict2
Too close for comfort, again this detail is incredible, you must have nerves of steel (hand held) !
wonderworld
Cutest spider I've ever seen. Those eyes and fuzziness and that great green beardy thing. Marvelous capture!!!
durleybeachbum
This is one of the very best pictures I have ever seen!!
GiMi53
Fantastic shot, Lee ! You really deserve the title of "Macro King" !
mark.spooner
A fantastic macro,brilliant detail.
fran_joel
Wow. The hair on her head look like spikes from a crown and the eyes are the jewels around it ! She must be a queen ! :) Great shot !
Valerie-Ducom
OMG !!! Very beautiful and impressiv spider ! I like your pov and the clear details ! Excellent ! Good day :)
skyla824
this is the best of your work thus far. well done
LadyRembrandt
How...how cool is this. Excellent shot. Love the detail
stuart83
Awesome capture, the details are brilliant as is getting your reflection in it's eyes
viper
Holy crap! now that is a macro shot if I have ever seen one. The simple fact you were close enough for him to get onto the lens lets me know you were way to close for me.
RIGAU
Muy buena.
ysvry
great shot.
subcultura
WOW !!!
statt2344
STUNNING CLOSE UP, NOT A GREAT LOVER OF ANY SPIDER THAT JUMPS ITS JUST NOT RIGHT
RobyHermida
Very beautiful ! Good day :)
bpclarke
I never knew they had green on them. Of course I would have ended up on my butt trying to jump AWAY from the spider. Literally. :o) Excellent capture. You are amazing. Bunny
JeffG7BRJ
The eyes are in perfect focus Lee, and the reflection is fantastic. This is a real 'spot on' capture. In a word 'Awesome'. Excellent, photography at its best. Bravo!!!!!5+++++
LouLouBell
Wicked Macro!! What size lens was used??
MrsLubner
You have captured the fearlessness of this warrior. His colors and hunting costume are wonderful. :-) An extremely clear capture! Stellar macro.
Ra3vyn
Most awesome and also creepy- he looks like he has all the cunning of the hunting Tiger.. except Tigers don't fix you with 4 beady eyes lol Excellently done!
withinme
Wow!!!
Bonker
I am really glad that spiders are only that big in computer games, I think you got a stunning macro. nice to see, even if I don´t like spiders
Aka-paah
Great shot! Hand held too! You certainly get the max out of your camera! The colors are amazing.
NightGallery
I just love these guys! They are one of my fav spiders. Their faces have such personality. And that fur.. This is a great shot! And thats a bad hair day!! LOL. Really well done here.
zollster
scary lookin! cool pic