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)
mbz2662
How weird :) Great shot. I have seen many empty skins around here lately... but I don't know what came out... LOL.
bcrathburn
GREAT SHOT **
ledwolorz
Amazing macro,
Alz2008
Wonderful macro and detail, excellent well done..
GBCalls
Never have seen this, Well captured Lee!
durleybeachbum
Fascinating pic!
praep
Great macro - never saw such husk.
DreamersWish
It is amazing as to how they keep the left overs intact so well. This is an amazing find and very beautiful!
flora-crassella
looks like a “monster” out! Beautiful macro!
JeffG7BRJ
Interesting, intriguing, mesmerizing, facinating, all of these at the same time. Where did it exit from? how can they do this? things like this always puzzle me Lee, like you say they have to get all the bumpy bits out and still they leave the empty carcase near enough intact. I know there body is pretty malleable when they do this, but it is still pretty mind blowing. I would love to have seen this one emerge. It has even left the tiny hairs on the legs behind. Fantastic capture, most people wouldn't give this a second glance, I'm so glad you found it. Thanks for sharing. Bravo!!!!!
MrsLubner
I love this shell. And when I find them and other bug shells in my yard I always want to keep them forever so I can study them. No way, but I do wish I could. I have to say, you finally got to me. I found this stuff rolled in a rose leaf last night and decided to clip the leaf off, put it in a jar and see what came out of it. I'll probably be sorry...it'll be some horde of mini-attack spiders or something, but what the heck...maybe it'll teach me something. LOL
RobyHermida
EXCELLENT!!!
blondeblurr
Lucky find, indeed... I have actually one in my gallery, who is just escaping, patience is a virtue & it pays off. BB
bpclarke
What an amazing capture. Excellent shot. Bunny
skyla824
fantastic macro work...
lorandbartho
Great shot!