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 (21)
MrsLubner
that's one unhappy face... reminds me of some old codger! Have you thought about going to one of the bee keeper sites and seeing what they might say? We have a bee keeper club here in town that is always helpful when I call to ask about what to do about bees. :-)
RobyHermida
Beautiful work !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
lunchlady
Fantastic macro!
West_coaster07
Excellent capture!!!
artaddict2
This would be a good one for a future Calendar Lee, its a great photo!
JeffG7BRJ
It looks like he has a 'strop on' a North of England saying Lee, it means he is having a bit of a temper thing, mad at something/someone. I must admit he looks a bit funny as well, with his white beard and mexican moustache. Maybe he is doing the Okey Cokey and wants you to join in. Lol. Excellent capture Lee. but I have to admit I'm in stiches with this. Bravo!!!!!
durleybeachbum
Marvellous! I'm sure when they do that it means 'Push off!'
Alz2008
Wonderful detail and capture, excellent well done.
flora-crassella
f a n t a s t i c !!!
Mondwin
Amazing "portrait"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Bravissimo!:DDD.Hugsxx
PD154
It was probably getting fresh with it's own reflection rofl, you said on the previous post you don't do a lot of bees, you did a great job here Lee, keep em coming?
DAVER2112
Wow!!! Excellent capture great pov!!!
MrsRatbag
Great macro!
kimariehere
awesome head on bee macro hey i heard the bees where dying everywhere??!! wonder if its true we need them to poolinate!!! worried about that .... fabulous work Lee!!!
NightGallery
Very cool POV. I haven't come across that behavior before with the legs. Might be some kind of intimidation move? Nice work.
mbz2662
Great macro :)
bpclarke
Lee, you are amazing! This is a fabulous macro shot! Bunny
Akane
"Prepare to die, Human!!" :) Wonderful shot!
praep
Beyutiful portrait.
blondeblurr
Definitely needs to attend an 'Aggro Management Course'... Well observed and executed.(ooops) Cheers BB
kasalin
Cool, very interesting macro capture !!! :):):)