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 (18)
bpclarke
A labor of love often takes longer to get the results we want. Of course, you have had a... ummm, few? obstacles along the way. :o) It's going to be gorgeous when you get it completed. Bunny
timtripp
it's gorgeous... a wonderful home.
Charberry
It looks like a nice house and home. I also like the surroundings of this house.
afugatt
It looks very nice!
Richardphotos
exceptional home Lee.I know you will enjoy the fruits of your labor when it is complete
amlondono
Fantastic collage , love the architecture of the house , Thanks for sharing , Ana
tennesseecowgirl
wonderful, hope we can see the finished project... sure are lots of tiny windows..
artaddict2
Great house Lee, nice collage looks like the surrounding area could be full of those magnificent critters you show us, good luck !
GiMi53
Well, it seems that all your efforts really lead to a great place to live, surrounded by the nature you show us so well ! Congratulations for this life achievement, Lee you can be proud of it ! Warm greetings !
Buffalo1
All the more pleasing since you are building it as YOUR dreamhouse. Keep us posted!
lizzibell
Beautiful collage..
durleybeachbum
Absolutely fascinating! I can't think of anything more exciting than building your own place, and what a tremendous feeling you'll have whrn it's finally finished. It looks wonderful!
JeffG7BRJ
Wow! Lee. Thanks for sharing this collage with us, I thinks it's fantastic what you are doing, I would love to be your neighbour(a few miles down the road of course not to crowd you out) and doing the same sort of project. Alas that is not to be, so thank you kind sir for letting us have a look around the outside of property, I for one appreciate it tremendously. I like what I see so far, and am sure that you will enjoy it immensly when its finished. Especially whith you having all those little critters as your neighbours. Excellent collage and a wonderful building! Bravo!!!!!
RIGAU
I congratulate you on this beautiful dream to realize, long time to enjoy it.
MrsLubner
I am impressed! The living is both inside and outside and with the window design and the upstairs configured that way, the inside will feel a lot like the outdoors. It seems no matter what end of the house you are in, you have access to the outside. You might want to think about that crawl space in terms of a root cellar and the only thing I might have done is add a widow's walk up top for watching the stars and sitting and surveying this beautiful land. I'm thrilled for you and see that your abilities are so far reaching in many areas.
Flannelman
Starting to look like a pot of gold at the end of this rainbow. Hard work pays off. ;-)
LadyRembrandt
I love your house. I love the porch! I love the setting. I love the windows. What great light you will have. How relaxing. I'm so proud for you!
bluehermit
Excellent shots, they really capture where you're heading.