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)
kimariehere
Beautiful and impressive hand held butterfly and capture - steady hand you have there to shoot with one hand and hold this beauty in the other!!!
mbz2662
Great :) you don't often get to hold a butterfly... wonderful shot.
MrsLubner
Now that is a clear and focused shot! Great color in this young'un. Stunning macro, Lee.
vlaaitje
wow, what a shot, this is really cool....wonderful butty and details, love it
flora-crassella
realy wonderful!!!!!
Alz2008
Beautiful..
durleybeachbum
Well I have to say that having looked at all aspects of this creature it is one of the most beautiful I have ever seen! thankyou!!
sintoock
Magnifique
GBCalls
Excellent series, this is a very interestingly marked butterfly.
tizjezzme
You are like the guy who can talk with the animals.. I can't think of his name right now. But the critters sure love you .... :) beautiful capture Lee.
lizzibell
Beautiful capture...
CavalierLady
Awesome! Great detail! I like what tizjezzme said, you have a way with insects!
JeffG7BRJ
Shari is thinking of Dr Dolittle, and just like him you have this afinity with most of the little critters, especially those living on your land. A stunning series here Lee, thanks for sharing the experience, nothing like the real thing but it was exciting. Superb work. Bravo!!!!!
bpclarke
Such a sweet and lovely capture. Bunny
skyla824
superb work... what a home run.... this it the best one that i have ever seen...
praep
Great macro. A real beauty butterfly.
mermaid
great macro... hope he will fine a wonderful life...smile
RobyHermida
Wonderful!