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)
Digitaleagle
Excellent timing and capture, beautiful work!!!
MrsLubner
I am fascinated by the way a small spider can take on such a dangerous prey and win. The detail in this really brings this shot home. Stellar.
skyla824
FANTASTIC MACRO WORK. THESE CONTINUE TO BE THE BEST ON THIS SITE. HOME RUN...
Trollmac
Interesting scene, looks like the wasp is in a bit of a situation... Excellent capture!
Tivoliguy
Just like yesterdays post, this is another spectacular view of the micro life that is happening around us. Excellent sharpness and composition and colours. Superb shot!
praep
Great scene - you could be happy as the spiders are about the prey...
flora-crassella
....Spinnen sind immer ein Foto wert! Bei uns "finde" ich z.Z. keine. Eine hervorragende Aufnahme!!!
pauljs75
Spider wins this time around.
JDoc
Oh yeah! Great detail and catch. Nice shot.
durleybeachbum
SUPERB pic! They are both such great colours and so contrasting!
mbz2662
Great shot. Good to know the spider isn't all that big! LOL.
GBCalls
Super captre! Well done
Chaosphoto
Hmmm, it would seem taking on a jumping spider may not be a bright move for a wasp. Beautiful shot Lee
magg_ca
Nice catch
StandsInAwe
super capture! Excellent clairity, and great colors.
sharky_
Incredible capture.... Aloha
bpclarke
Looks like plenty of food sources there. Excellent capture. Bunny
MOODYBLUE92954
BEAUTIFUL CAPTURE