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)
bpclarke
What a splendid shot! Great details and color. Bunny
RobyHermida
Excellent capture... BRAVO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;O) ROBY
Chipka
Superb color and details, especially your capture of the hairs on this critter's legs. There is so much in the details here!
flora-crassella
wonderful photo - this is a "nice" beetle!
JeffG7BRJ
I never get over the detail this little camera captures Lee, you certainly are masterful when it comes to macro's of little critters. The head on this one looks so fragile sticking out like it does. Superb work. Bravo!!!!!
ysvry
great foto.
Alz2008
Wonderful macro, Excellent well done..
durleybeachbum
It's head looks attached like the 'nodding dogs' folk used to keep on the parcel shelf in their cars! This is a superb photo.
skyla824
outstanding macro work... pure perfection
PD154
WOW!, stunning shot indeed.
praep
Great bug-macro. Thanks for sharing.
MrsRatbag
Excellent macro!
MrsLubner
Crisp, clear and with astonishing detail. Good lighting on its back so it is very well seen.
Littlejock
Great details and focus. perfect macro bug
Jay-el-Jay
A great picture of this colorful insect.
lorandbartho
Lovely!