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 (9)
Richardphotos
I was wondering about you and what you were up to.you are building a new home on your property?I think you told me before of your plans-- outstanding macro
amlondono
We missed your exceptional work ! Good luck in your new home ! This is a Fantastic Macro , like all , Thanks for sharing , Ana
nongo
Hey, good luck with all your projects!!! Missed you around here!!! cool bugger!!!
skyla824
GREAT WORK. IT IS A SHAME THAT YOU WERE NOT ABLE TO GET THE FACE. COLOR IS WONDERFUL AND THE DOV IS GREAT AS WELL
MrsLubner
Lee, this is so great! The detail of this tiny guy is amazing and the overall compo is excellent. I have been wondering, too, what was up with you but I know you well enough to know that this time of year is when I seem to see less of you around here anyway. I'm so excited about your house. But I really liked that deck you have so I hope you are going to keep that around. Don't be too big of a stranger and all the best wishes on the new house.
afugatt
Beautiful!
durleybeachbum
A super shot.
JeffG7BRJ
Happy New Year Lee! Nice to see a posting from you. This is quite an interesting shot, you may not have the real face of this litle critter but it looks like you have an imitation of one on the back. The two dark spots on the ends of the wings look like eyes and the rounded rear makes it look quite like a frog. Well thats what I see, I have a wild imagination.lol. Excellent capture! Bravo!!!!!
bpclarke
Glad to see you back, even if you only get to come in once in a while. I love your bug shots! Thank you for sharing and come on back again real soon, ya hear? ;o) Excellent capture. Bunny