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
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Comments (15)
GiMi53
An excellent addition to your fabulous collection, Lee ! :~)
Kyms_Cave
Another brilliant photo..so glad I didn't miss this one..looking forward to seeing more...Hugs..K
MrsLubner
Gosh, this is wonderful. You have brought dragonflies to the forefront for me. I found one that I captured this weekend that I had not seen before, but then, I never really looked until you started posting your incredible line-up. I have no idea what it was but it wasn't the black and clear ones I generally see. phenominal shot.
praep
Your dragonflies are always eyecatcher - great shot again, my friend.
blinkings
Stunning and pin sharp.
durleybeachbum
Wonderful! You sound as though you are gaining confidence in the new kit!
Prematos
Outstanding capture...
angelafair
Very nice shot! I just love a pretty dragonfly
CavalierLady
Superb capture! Wonderful detail and color! You certainly seem more comfortable with your new cam!
bpclarke
A gorgeous capture. Splendid color and details.
Meowgli
great shot, very nice compo.. normally I would mention that the focus seems to be slightly off the eyes, but actually the wings are far more interesting here and where you've chosen works just perfectly for me ;)
kleinhoon
Fantastic capture...wonderful details..!!
ysvry
fantastic foto.
Katraz
Great macro nice and sharp.
danapommet
Magnificent macro. Very well done. 5+++ Dana