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 (22)
micturn
Great pic, love the detail on her shell.
GiMi53
amlondono
A Beautiful capture , so gorgeous next to the flower ! Ana
StandsInAwe
The colors are so Vivid! a beautiful compo... congrats
MrsLubner
The composition is wonderful! I don't know, Lee...I find that 98% of my shots are handheld. I don't even mention it any more. And I got to tell you, your handhelds are so stellar! Great work.
kimariehere
beautiful ladybug capture and compo wonderful Lee ~!
MaraP
Perfect macro!!
Meisiekind
Aaaahhh - what a sweet and gorgeous macro capture! Excellent work!!
durleybeachbum
A great compo!
JeffG7BRJ
Excellent image Lee, she does look a bit battered though. Love the colour tones of that flower. I'm glad you decided to post it. Bravo!!!!!
GBCalls
Colors and detail are spot on. Well done
G_Mansco
So nice and sweet ;O)
PR0XIM0
Another stunning work Details,colors and dof are magnificent
NightGallery
I actually like the fact that this bug has some wear and tear. It really gives it character. Most of the time, one looks like the next. And a perfect BG flower in there too. Nice one.
tennesseecowgirl
wonderful!
dorothylee
What a perfect capture - love the colors!
CavalierLady
Stunning image and a wonderful macro! Well seen and caught!
RIGAU
As always a beautiful sight. Muy bueno.
bpclarke
I love this capture. The contrasting colors are fabulous. Excellent capture. Bunny
LadyRembrandt
Wonderful ! I think I will paint it.
ACS-001
I like the desheviled-ness of the bug, too -- gives it some character. Man, the fact that this is hand-held blows me away. You must have a very steady hand. The narrow depth-of-field does it alot of favors, too; makes it seem like we're down in the bug's tiny little world, seeing things from a different perspective. There has just been a knock on my window so I must leave you now, as I suspect I shall be discussing current affairs with a june bug long into the night. Thank you for sharing this amazing image.
Blush
Great capture A flower and ladybug too Susan~