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 (9)
mbz2662
Wow~ I really like this... nice work! Just an FYI, my husband was reading today, and 49 of the states have snow.
durleybeachbum
Fascinating!! Very attractive to look at!
LadyRembrandt
Lee this is simply beautiful. I am jealous of your place. It looks so peaceful. If you love snow as I do, you must feel like you're in heaven. Beautiful place, beautiful image.
J5ive
Exellent shot! the filter looks great!
MrsLubner
These are great shots. I have followed your weather and that of most of Texas very closely. How strange and exciting to see this. A wonderland in a land of wonder. LOL I have the same PS7 and have used this filter before, but I have to say, you really brought it to the degree where it becomes subtle and supportive of the composition. I struggle with that "touch" but you have shown how it should be done with this. I can't wait for Spring to see your world come alive with the warm southern sun.
Buffalo1
It is something lovely to see, particularly in Texas. A fine homestead shot!
RodolfoCiminelli
Excellent and impressive winter scene.....!!!!!!!
angelafair
Pretty! Looks like what we in N.C. received last night! Great shot!
praep
Pretty shot. That filter looks great how you used it. Well done my friend.