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)
Richardphotos
they are beautiful and I have never seen before. thanks for sharing this awesome macro
bpclarke
I'm glad you took the picture. I can't get close to them in case they sting. They are beautiful. I have never seen any this color befre. Splendid macro shot with fantastic clarity. Bunny
amlondono
It is a beautiful close-up , interesting Bee , never seen it before ! Ana
lanemtripp
stunning capture with wonderful colors...great image
eborg1
Great shot of the bees.
MrsLubner
I don't remember ever seeing these before but then, anything that goes buzz produces the Bee Dance so quickly in me that I don't get a good look at the source. Excellent capture.
mbz2662
Great capture. I have never seen these before, they are beautifully colored, like an Opal.
clydedough
S W E E T bees indeed!
ledwolorz
Fantastic close-up.
durleybeachbum
Fascinating! I've heard of these but never seen even a pic before.
JeffG7BRJ
Another first for me also Lee, seems like most of us have never seen this beautifully coloured gem before. Are you sure you don't live in area 51? lol. You certainly have your fair share of mother natures miracles in your neck of the wood. Excellent capture, the clarity and detail on the right hand bee is fantastic. Bravo!!!!!
RIGAU
Un regalo para la vista.
CavalierLady
Wonderful macro! And with a 7900! Impressive!!
deweygg
Beautiful macro and wonderful color contrasts. Thanks for sharing!
timtripp
phenomenal
skyla824
outstanding work.... the colors rock
afugatt
Wonderful image!
lizzibell
nice capture...