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)
PSDuck
Great shot of a beautiful creature. From this angle, the mantid looks made of Mother of Pearl!
MrsLubner
New kind of "convertible" huh? LOL The extreme close up from head-on is awesome. I certainly like its choice of entree. Stellar - you know I love those mantis!
FutureFantasyDesign
Wow, just a freakin' awesome POV! I love manta's, had one when I was about 8...used to attack my pencil! LOL! Gotta fav this... hate wasps too! Ugh... Hugs Ariana
flora-crassella
soooo wonderful macro!!!!!!
durleybeachbum
Super! your titles for this series are so funny and add so much to the pleasure of looking!
praep
That's absolutely the greatest macro in this series. Another fav on one of your shots. 5++
DAVER2112
Wow! What an awesome capture!! Well done Lee! :)
PD154
Great image to round up the serie Lee, and a cool title too :)
skyla824
outstanding work.. great frontal view... the the name of this photo is perfect.
MrsRatbag
LOL! Great title and shot!
JeffG7BRJ
I have never seen a mantid this colour before Lee, and like PSDuck says, from this pov it looks like Mother of Pearl. I think you saved best til last. Superb macro. Bravo!!!!!
bpclarke
A pop top! Woo hoo! :o) Great capture. Bunny
Revelation-23
Gotta love easy access food containers!
lizzibell
great capture...
dianas..creations
Wow what a shot....wonderful....!
deweygg
What a feast! Wonderful photo!