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 (20)
MrsLubner
I swear I thought of Cousin It the minute I saw this. LOL! This is an incredible bug. I wonder what the purpose of that hair is. Great shot! Good pov and presentation.
jacro
tr original,excellent shot!
Rausen
wow, this ugly bug have a beautyful sight!!! XD
micturn
LOL! looks like it's dancing! Great work
Margana
What a freaky looking bug. Great job capturing it, but ugggggh! LOL.
BibbyBear
LOL at Cousin It - but sooooo true, the resemblance is brilliant. Fantastic macro shot and a must see at full size. Excellent photography. xx
Mondwin
WOW...what a cooooool pose!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Bravissimo!V:DDD.Hugsxx Whylma
mrmadmikie
Oh boy, what a great capture. Absurdity for sure.
42n8
A very strange fly indeed lol, great macro shot though.
Littlejock
Great details and DOf. colours and hairy legs is amazing
TomDart
Lee, this is another fine macro from your eye and finesse. Looks like a head with legs from this humorous pov. Well done.
stormchaser
Strange looking insect, wonderfully captured!
rebelmommy
Ok I am not one for flies.. let alone "giant" ones but this is an absolutely adorable shot.. ytour right he does look kind of like cousin It
rockstrider
This fly is definately posing! lol. Incredible clarity and details!!
GiMi53
Such a fantastic full facial macro... excellent shot, Lee !
mark.spooner
Great work love the detail and POV!
tizjezzme
OMGosh Lee, this is COOL!!! I'm amazed at the DETAILS you captured!! I Love it! :)
lizzibell
Great capture...
laocoon
Great shot of a very characterful bug.
FrenchKiss
Wow that is a fantastic shot!