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)
Charberry
Excellent capture. I'm not sure about the damselflies, but dragonflies at my pond are not welcome, since their pupae eat my baby goldfish. :*o(
bpclarke
So glad to see you back. Excellent capture. Very delicate and lovely.
NightGallery
Man, where have you been? Nice to see you around again and nice shot coming back in. Right on man!
bimm3d
great picture!!!
praep
Nice shot - nice to see you back here.
GiMi53
Now it's really the sunny season again: you are back posting pictures... Well seen indeed Lee; excellent image !
whaleman
Well done! You don't think he's maybe just scratching her back? LOL
flora-crassella
great photo!!!!!!!!!!!!!
durleybeachbum
Super shot.
Garlor
shows how observant you are, and quick. Great natural wonder
JeffG7BRJ
Nice to see a post from you Lee, I was thinking about you just the other day, hope things are OK and the house is coming along. Superb capture of these tiny damsel flies. Bravo!!!!!
kwami
amazing shot, lovely colours..
qrud
good observer, well done.
vlaaitje
nice to see you posting again.....O yes I love to catch them as well....I like your bug shots.....lovely damsels
GBCalls
Hello Lee! Looks like the camera has been out some. Excellent photo my friend.
CavalierLady
Great close up of these damselflies and so nice to see you posting again, Lee!
blondeblurr
What an awesome capture ! Definitely a photo, good enough for the National Geographic Magazine. Super macro... Cheers BB
Chipka
This is gorgeous, especially when zoomed. Insects are always so gorgeously colored, and often deliriously sleek and well-put-together! These two are no exception, and I gotta say, I love the colors. This is a great capture.