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)
RobyHermida
Fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!
ledwolorz
Super.
skyla824
EXQUISITE WORK... LEE YOU HIT A HOME RUN WITH THE WORK AND TIME THAT YOU PUT INTO THIS PROJECT. DOCUMENTING THIS PROCESS IS INCREDIBLE.
flora-crassella
… looks like a wooly small monster out! A pretty photo of the small moth!
durleybeachbum
Glad most of them matured! I've got an Elehant Hawkmoth pupating at present, it should be Spring before it emerges.
praep
Great macro. She looks like she neads a new hair-stylist.
Liam.
Great shot
MrsLubner
That's a lovely color and the clarity is amazing.
mermaid
did not think that moths can be to cute wooly little critters...smile...great shot
Alz2008
Wonderful capture, Excellent well done..
sharky_
Way to kewl... Excellent. Aloha
lizzibell
nice capture..
MrsRatbag
Beautiful capture!
bpclarke
What a gorgeous little lady. She looks like she is actually posing and modeling for you. Excellent capture. Bunny
tizjezzme
Awww, look at that :) What a beauty she is too!
JeffG7BRJ
Is she looking on you has a father figure Lee, after all you did raise her. #;0) I have aways maintained that animals & little critters feel our feelings towards them. From you they get nothing but good vibes, and I'm sure they pass that around to all the others in your vicinity. Another superb capture. Bravo!!!!!
kbatty
She is absolutely gorgeous! Great Shot!