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 (18)
beatoangelico
Beautiful capture...well done..!!!
bpclarke
I hope you will get to come back and post some more. I've missed your work. This is gorgeous. So soft and delicate. Superb capture.
byow
this is beautiful Lee, so delicate are the petals. They look like wild violets are they? great pov and thanks for sharing. DreamWeaver
auntietk
This is lovely ... a beautiful image!
angelafair
Been missing you...This is beautiful! I hope things work out for you real soon! (((hugs)))
NightGallery
nice work, Nice DOF. I have wondered where you were man. Hope you are well. Almost insect season again my friend... Lets rock! :-)
CavalierLady
I have wondered for months where you were, Lee. So nice to see an image from you and best of luck in working out those other matters. Hope you'll be back with some of your classic insects from time to time.
Buffalo1
Good to see you back, Lee. It's wildflower time in the Southland and a perfect shot to start springtime.
MrsLubner
Lee, I'm tickled to death to see you back! I keep thinking about you and that house and wondered how you made it through the winter. This is a beautiful shot of these wildflowers and I hear the weather around there is bringing out more and more. :-) Won't be long before I bet we see more of your awesome insects. Write if you want. I'd love to hear from you.
whaleman
Attractive shot!
GiMi53
Good to see an excellent image from you, my friend ! :~)
glix70
soft emotions... so peaceful tones!!! lovely capture!!! :)
JeffG7BRJ
I think we have all been wondering Lee, hope to see some more from you soon. Excellent capture, beautiful pastel shades. Bravo!!!!!
durleybeachbum
Great to see you back, how did the calendar go? A beautiful composition, ideal for these delicate petals.
blondeblurr
Indeed a very delicate come-back, looks almost porcelain-like ! fantastic shot. Cheers BB
flora-crassella
welcome back! It is beautiful that you are again there! A very beautiful photo of this small game flower!
packermarvin
beautiful shot, love the colors.
praep
It's great to have you back here my friend. I hope you do well and the things in your life will be better and easier next time. Great flower macro.