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 (20)
MrsLubner
Amazing in the size difference. They go grow quickly and I hear you are having warm weather still so perhaps it can eat fast and "do its thing" in time. Great comparison.
artaddict2
Great shot, you can just imagine the little one shaking his head and saying "some of us are just too greedy". Nice work Lee!
ledwolorz
Wonderful macro.
durleybeachbum
Brilliant!! And the leaf shape is just a great bonus for the composition!
flora-crassella
wonderful photo!
mbz2662
Wow~fortunate to get them for comparison in one photo. Nice shot!
Alz2008
Wonderful macro very colourful cat, Excellent well done..
praep
Cute little critter. Hope is becomes a big boy too.
DAVER2112
Wow! Excellent capture!
GBCalls
Awesome find! Excellent
ysvry
great shot, are those stings poisinous?
JeffG7BRJ
I like Alans comment here Lee, but on the other hand, the big one could be looking down on tiny saying 'If you want to grow up big and strong like me; you have to eat your greens'. It would make a good advert for healthy eating, do you know any advertising executives. #;0) Excellent capture and a great comparison shot. Bravo!!!!!
skyla824
fantastic work... this is as good as it gets...well done
bpclarke
Superb capture. I didn't realize they grew like that. Bunny
LovelyPoetess
LOL great title, great shot too. : )
PD154
This is such a remarkable shot, I have been browsing your gallery, and am very very impressed at your shots Lee, great work.
Aioros
Gorgeous, excellent work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Richardphotos
one could not ask for a better comparison. superb photography
NightGallery
That is a wonderful find. The contrast of the 2 is awesome. They also make beautiful butterflies. Great post man.
Akane
It really looks like little brother getting advice from big brother, especially the way the little one turns its head. Wonderful shot! And great colors.