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 (15)
mbz2662
Great detail in your Crab spider photos. I found it very difficult to focus on these little critters.
junior_2004
Great details, excellent close-up.
Meisiekind
Eeeewww - nasting looking fellow but a great shot of him! No matter how small - I'm petrified of spiders! xx
durleybeachbum
This shot shows the craggy surface even better; looks good against the purple.
ledwolorz
Wonderful macro.
JeffG7BRJ
I think this one has a slight edge on the previous one Lee, he/she stands out a lot better I think, those tiny hairs showing best on the right. I think the eyes are a tad sharper on this as well. Superb capture and presentation. Bravo!!!!!
Littlejock
Wonderful macro with a lot of details. Great colours
tizjezzme
Ewwwww, good one Lee!! :))
furuta
Beautiful color, excellent macro!!
ag_tn
cute little booger! great shot! :)
MrsLubner
As in the first, the clarity is amazing. The eyes are very visible and the texture of the abdomen is amazing. Spectacular capture.
Maya06
fantastic image, excellent work!!!!
kimariehere
WOW what an impressive macro spider capture !!!what a marvolous find and soooo Beautifully done love this!!!!
bpclarke
Fantastic capture! Great macro shot. Bunny
Romia
Love the contrast of white-brown spider and purple flower. Well done!