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)
artaddict2
Stunning detail to this excellent macro! My guess is "Months of the year"
sharky_
Outstanding macro.... Aloha
Igolochka
Wow! Superb macro shot! Like it:)
flora-crassella
eine wunderbares Macro!!!!!!!
MrsLubner
Flies? Things with hairy backs? ? ? Well, in any case, this is a beautiful macro.
GiMi53
Impressive macro, Lee ! I guess it was all have to do with the seasons, the calendar... I'm really waiting everyday for your incredible macro shots ! :~)
lizzibell
great capture...
Liam.
Great details
durleybeachbum
Excellent pic.
GBCalls
You have discovered how to get the most from that lil ol pocket camera Lee, well done!
skyla824
fabulous macro work... fantastic hand held shot...
JeffG7BRJ
This looks like one I uploaded recently Lee, my source called it a Flesh Fly. I wonder if the theme is medicinal? Thats my first guess. Excellent macro, can't wait for the next one to see where we are going. Bravo!!!!!
carinatiefenthaler
Excellent macro!
RIGAU
Muy buena, fantastica.
vlaaitje
flies can be very interesting, wonderful pose on this leave, well done
bpclarke
How about, time flies. ;o) Excellent details. Bunny
JDoc
Terrific MACRO. JDoc
shorterbus
How time flied by? How to avoid restaurants that flip your eggs with a fly swatter?
RobyHermida
Fantastic !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ROBY ;o)
StandsInAwe
Exellent hairy beast!
praep
Nice fly. Great macro.