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)
allisonbender
I can't believe you got this shot!!!! Awesome!!! Sorry to hear your show didn't go so well!! tom
byow
A very wonderful and unbelievable shot. thanks for sharing.
NightGallery
Cool shot. I had so many of these in my lawn last week. They are still very cool looking. nice capture man!
angelafair
That mother Nature! hehehe! Great shot though!
CavalierLady
Outstanding, the faces and eyes are incredible!!!
whaleman
Their differences in coloring are quite interesting! Great shot!
durleybeachbum
I have never noticed those green eyes before!
MrsLubner
I was going to ask about the exhibit. Hey, selling that many is something to strut about. If I sold one, I'd be impressed with myself. I have an offer to have one of mine framed for a client, in exchange he is willing to frame another if I will solicit it to a local gallery and then if it sells, split the profit with him. Since I can't afford to print and frame one for the gallery and he's willing to put out the cash for that one and the one for him, I'm seriously thinking of doing it. If it sold, I'd never ask for more. I happen to know one of the people who got your calender. They loved it. :-) Ya know, my crane flies don't have eyes this color... :-)
JeffG7BRJ
I'm with you regarding those green eyes. Sorry that the calendar didn't do well, I like mine and use it for appointments. Even though you only sold 6 photo's at the exhibit, I would class that as a success, the ones that didn't sell I would put up on eBay. Or maybe display them somewhere. Our Doctors Surgery displays artists work that is for sale. If one sells the artist replaces it and makes a donation to the Hospice, quite a large number of people goes through the Doctors over the year. Excellent capture Lee. Bravo!!!!!
ysvry
great foto.
royo12
Great shot, beautyfull!
flora-crassella
fantastic photo!!!!!
bpclarke
Awesome capture. I was hoping it went better for you on the show and calendars. There are many of us not selling well in this economy. Excellent work.
praep
I'm sorry about your small selling success. The financial crisis will hit all of us I think. I love the green eyes too.
blondeblurr
Magnificent macro of these two lovers, caught on camera...ooops ! the eyes have got it. Well done BB
Chipka
This is stunning! The green eyes, the veined wings, the hairy thoraxes are all top notch! Great work on every level. Sorry about the low calendar sales, but that's how things go at times. You go great work, and it's always a pleasure to see it and learn from it! Great work.