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 (18)
mbz2662
Great shot :)
MrsLubner
Is that nose on all these fritillaries? I have a butterfly that has this nose also. Great detail and as a "newborn" it has great color.
flora-crassella
great photo, very ineresting and wonderful! What a lovely butterfly!!!!
praep
Great macro, Lee. A real beauty.
durleybeachbum
WoW! That's gorgeous!
Alz2008
Wonderful capture, Excellent well done..
GBCalls
Another super image, glad you took the time to watch these. Well done
tennesseecowgirl
Lovely work!
MrsRatbag
Wonderful macro!
JeffG7BRJ
I would love to get that eye and tongue under my macro lens Lee, that proboscis looks more like a spring coil than anything elese. I agree with PJ it is very colourful. Excellent capture, superb clarity and detail. Bravo!!!!!
CavalierLady
Wonderfully captured, he is gorgeous! Your color and detail are superb! The wonders of Mother Nature!
kimariehere
exceptional macro butterfly capture Lee impressive work!!!
kbatty
Wonderful shot!
bpclarke
What a splendid little beauty! Gorgeous, crisp colors. Bunny
mermaid
wonderful shot of this newborn...smile
lorandbartho
Gorgeous!
RobyHermida
Sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo wonderful photo
Richardphotos
amazing capture and timing