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 (17)
dorothylee
What a great looking spider and I love how he looks against the neutral coloring of the leaf. Great capture!
mbz2662
To me this spider looks like Indian Jewelry, with tourquoise, coral, onyx, mother of pearl inlays...
LadyRembrandt
excellent shot...beautiful color
iaacf
The look very interesting..just how small are they ? Anyway.. this is a fabulous macro of this beautiful spider.
lilbiscuit
I have never seen a spider like this before. Very colorful. Excellent
afugatt
Wow! That's a real spidey? I've never seen one colored like that before. Of course, I don't get too close to them to take a look. Thanks for the photo.
durleybeachbum
This image is all the more beautiful for the backgroud which has the same colours but very muted. Absolutely superb!
rhom
The spider and the shot are excellent!
NightGallery
holy moly thats close and clear! Great colors on that dude (or dudette). Great shot.
Littlejock
Colours and DOF perfect. Hugs
JeffG7BRJ
Fantastic details when enlarged, it looks like its been in the body shop for a respray with metalic paint. I don't think we have this species in England, I will have to check it out. Excellent capture Lee. Bravo!!!!!
tizjezzme
This is one purrrrdy spidie, Lee. Great macro!
bpclarke
Superb capture! She's a gorgeous little arachnid. Excellent shot. Bunny
RobyHermida
Excellent capture !
lizzibell
great capture...
Garlor
Makes me realise that even creepy cawlies have a share of beauty
Richardphotos
most be the most beautiful spider I ever seen. your macro is exceptional