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 (23)
mizoli
Wonderful macro!
Garlor
What a beauty , lovely close up
PD154
What a great capture, so glad this one allowed it:)..Thanks for sharing!
JeffG7BRJ
Excellent macro Lee, fantastic detail, glad you are having some decent weather, it was hailstone and snow here yesterday, I think spring has forgotten to wake up this year. Superb work. Bravo!!!!!
durleybeachbum
This is quite a bit different to our Painted Lady. You have managed an absolutely splendid shot, Lee, a joy to see!
theconqueror
Excellent shot...well done...
lizzibell
Beautiful capture...
sintoock
Excellent.
amlondono
A great Macro , so sharp and beautiful , Ana
angelafair
awwww...very pretty....and behaved very well for the shot! hehe!
MrsLubner
Boy, you even got the hairs on the backs of the wings, huh? Stunning shot, Lee!
Sonia000
Beautiful photo!Very pretty butterfly!
bpclarke
Splendid capture. So beautiful. Bunny
RobyHermida
very beautiful ... and a special work!!!
GBCalls
Awesome Macro!
mbz2662
Beautiful capture! (Yes, those butterflies flit about so quickly and erratically you're very lucky if one is still long enough to get focus!)
NightGallery
Great shot! Excellent macro
skyla824
nice macro shot. focus is a little soft. wonderful color
ledwolorz
Wonderful macro.
CavalierLady
I recognize this fellow! He is more colorful than the one I captured. Lovely shot, Lee! :)
RIGAU
Muy buena captura.
afugatt
Gorgeous shot!
kimariehere
what a stunner Lee!!! gorgeous!!!