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 (21)
lizzibell
Great capture...
MOODYBLUE92954
THIS IS CLOSE ENOUGH FOR ME I'M JUST NOT A BUG PERSON BUT IT IS KINDA PRETTY IN A BUGGY SORT OF WAY GREAT SHOT
praep
Great capture and perfect sharpness of image. Well done.
flora-crassella
...das ist aber ein toller Käfer! Aber: wenn der zusammenfrißt würde ich ihn auch wie die Pest hassen! Schönes Foto!
artaddict2
amazing green colour and markings to this "pest", and what a great name for this beetle. The photo is once more of a top quality, I'm sure other members have said before that they are that good you could have them published or exhibited , do you exhibit your photos?
durleybeachbum
A smart looking creature, like a lot of pests, including human ones. Superb!
GBCalls
A shade lighter in color that the ones in my zone. Excellent capture
withinme
Great macro...love the comp.
MrsLubner
Lee this is incredible. The fine details and the colors are so easy to look at and get a full picture of this little fellow. Astounding work as usual.
Meisiekind
I like the yellow polka dot outfit! Excellent capture! :)
ElusiveAngel
Oh wow, it is a stunning bug! So colourful. Excellent shot and thanks for sharing. :)
JeffG7BRJ
Wow Lee this chap is colourful, how did you manage to spot him on the Goldenrod? I must say he does look something like the Lily beetle just a different colour, but I find that with a lot of bugs. They are the same shape and style just different colours. Excellent capture as always, love that name. Bravo!!!!!
NightGallery
Never seen one of those. Very cool color to it. Great capture here!!
bpclarke
This looks like the bus version of the Lady Bug. Excellent capture. Bunny
JDoc
Super composition and colors!
kimariehere
AWESome macro capture!!! boy you sure know that camera now its like its an extension of your right hand!!! brilliant and beautiful work most impressive LEE!!
e-brink
Beautiful work! Lovely composition.
lorandbartho
Absolutely professional!
BibbyBear
Fantastic macro with great details on this little guy. You've even captured the little webs on the plant! Great capture. xx
Richardphotos
pests can be beautiful as this guy.the clarity is awesome
shutterbugs
That's just too cool. A fav!!! Excellent capture!