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 (19)
MrsLubner
Wonderful pov. A definitely outstanding macro.
bcrathburn
wonderful shot ****
mbz2662
A great macro, and I really like your pov here ~
flora-crassella
wow!!!!! Wonderful photo!!!!!
Chaosphoto
and who do you think you are looking at bugeyes !! Nice one Lee :)
praep
Thats an amazing closeup. A favourite, too.
bugatti
beautiful ... but couldn't they find a nicer name? ... fritillary!
durleybeachbum
SUPERB! Glad to see he got it together with his mouthparts! I love the patriotic colouring.
JeffG7BRJ
Fantastic shot Lee, wonderful symmetry and a great pov. Superb macro. Bravo!!!!!
Alz2008
Wonderful capture, excellent well done..
MrsRatbag
Amazing macro!
tube-x
super shot
bpclarke
Spectacular macro shot! Bunny
GBCalls
Your photos are always pleasant to see, so well done!
skyla824
exquisite, spectacular,superb, sublimate, brilliant, need i say more. you have out done your self... i am not sure if you can top this one. steve
tizjezzme
omg, look at that! Excellent closeup and mugshot!! lol
lorandbartho
Great photo!
mermaid
amazing closup of the newborne...great shot!
RobyHermida
sooo wonderful photo