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 (13)
TIMMYLYNN
Beautiful!!!
MrsLubner
Its better to drag it out than be laid up. And pain pills tend to dull the wit as much as the pain. You've made so much progress this year already you can afford to take it slow for awhile. A fantastic shot of this bug. I don't know how you spot them...bugs that is. I swear I have no bugs in my yard- at least so I can see.
Romia
Excellent photograph!!!
durleybeachbum
A beautiful photo. We don't have this one. My doctor say middle-age isn't for wimps, I have to keep on reminding myself of this!!!
PR0XIM0
Superb capture
danob
Stunning macro work again Lee this is an exceptional image
JeffG7BRJ
Well you can see where this one gets it's name from Lee, that tail sure is white. I love the wings on these little critters, it reminds me of the wings on an old tiger moth, I don't know why apart from them being two and looking fragile. I also like the way the pattern is, one side is almost identical to the other, a mirror image almost. Excellent start to the dragonfly season, superb capture. Bravo!!!!!
PD154
What a beautiful macro image, well done to shoot this clear by hand!
bpclarke
Gorgeous capture. Such a little beauty. Bunny
Chipka
Superb! I am glad I discovered your gallery because there is a wealth of beautiful imagery here! Fantastic work! Wonderful details!
delaorden_ojeda
congrats ! great capture and superb macro, bravo !
GiMi53
The master king of dragonflies capture is back ! I'm so happy ! Congratulations, Lee for your selection in LWitG (Last Week in the Gallery – week 17-2008 ) !
sintoock
SUPERBE.