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 (16)
Richardphotos
I think I have seen these but very seldom. both are superb macros
MrsLubner
I'd hate to live my life looking like poop. :-( But you even make replica poop look good. Astounding shot.
lizzibell
nice collage...
durleybeachbum
Amazing! amongst the many creatures that use this ploy we have a tiny weevil that I would never have noticed if it hadn't made a move whilst I was pondering who made such tiny droppings! I haven't yet got a decent shot though.
flora-crassella
...hervorragende Fotoarbeit!
GBCalls
The photos are super. I found one of these six years ago...thought how unique the coloring was. Great set of shots
skyla824
great shots
magg_ca
Great macro
JeffG7BRJ
A great mimic Lee, even down to the texture tuft on the head, amazing. I know the Lily Beetle's eggs are disguised similar to this, I have a shot of it somewhere, but a whole Moth thats something else. Couple of excellent shots. Bravo!!!!!
Liam.
Cool!
bpclarke
Superb! What a wonderful adaptation. Bunny
praep
Really looks like things bird drops.
StandsInAwe
Exellent!
tizjezzme
Nature is so smart :) It's just so amazing ........
Littlejock
Great pic and curious this moth. You are so lucky to catch all this type of insects. Hugs
lorandbartho
Amazing!