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 (16)
NightGallery
Ohhh he/she rules! Very nice shot and happy holidays. Look forward to more of your great work in the new year!!
MrsLubner
Gosh, you're leaving for awhile too! Just goes to show ya that some people have real lives out there. LOL Lee, this is excellent, once again. The clear detail on the legs is amazing but the entire bug is exceptional. Merry Christmas.
frankie96
That's one heck of a tail he has...nice colorful and detailed little fellow.. and Merry Christmas to you and your family..
skyla824
lee one of your best. the finger is not a issue at all. the color rocks big time. what a steady hand you must have to get the focus right on. beyond words just that good
nongo
Enjoy the holidays Lee, & be safe!!! excellent image!!!!!!
Littlejock
Fantastic colours and excellent macro shot.
krakosky
excellent macro and colors, well done!!!
durleybeachbum
Wonderful! Have a peaceful time.
JeffG7BRJ
You take care out there Lee, I hope you have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year. Another top notch capture, it still amazes me how you manage to get shots like this, especially one handed. Bravo!!!!!
vlaaitje
perfect, great colours and details, and hand tame...wow
42n8
Oh wow what a brilliant macro shot. i love his colours.
amlondono
EXCELLENT MACRO ! MERRY CHRISTMAS to You !!!!! , Ana
bpclarke
Lee, you are amazing! Superb capture! Merry Christmas and may you have another fantastic year of captures like this one. Bunny
Flannelman
A most excellent capture in a seasonal siut. All the best in 008 ;-)
smantha
that's a great macro!
mairekas
Great colours and details! Thanks Lee! Maire