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 (22)
RobyHermida
Gorgeous !
MrsLubner
Outstanding captures of this unusual bug. I'd love to know more about why he developed the spikes as he has...nature has a way of creating bugs to fit their situations.
mbz2662
Very cool bug... Spikey Mikey :)
mhyrdin
What a tiny monster ! LOL !
lizzibell
Nice collage...
praep
Nice little guy. I agree with you - think it´s an Assassin Bug, too.
durleybeachbum
It's very cute, and extremely unappetising!
Alz2008
Great macro and creature..
GBCalls
How you find these is amazing enough , then to be able to photograph them is a wonderful talent. Well done!
DAVER2112
Awesome shot's! Well done.
ledwolorz
Super macro.
flora-crassella
I am pleased again and again to see your photos from the unusual insects to! And again proof for your good eye for the little things! Very beautiful photos!!!!!
kbatty
Very cool critters!
NightGallery
Could be an Assassin. Very cool whatever it is. I know things that small are hard to get good shots of. I haven't seen one of these before. Thanks for sharing!
mermaid
now this one is really spiky...fine shots!
JeffG7BRJ
That is small Lee, and a very unusual little bug I think, as you say, not the sharpest of your pics, but well worth the upload, can't expect a lot for one so tiny. I have never seen anything like it, I would have thought the spikes were to stop him being swallowed but he's that small he wouldn't touch the sides. Excellent work, thanks for sharing. Bravo!!!!!
FCLittle
Very cool...thanks for sharing!
ShadowsNTime
Great shots of this little creature, wicked looking! Very nice presentation!
bpclarke
What an amazing little creature! Excellent captures. Bunny
CavalierLady
What a cool and unusual bug and even more amazing when seeing your dimensions! That's very close for a coolpix! Well done!
ACS-001
I actually think these are both great, especially the second one for the bug's alert posture and the effect of the DOF on the blade of grass. Very good work.
lorandbartho
Great shots! Excellent offensive and defensive weapons have been developed by this small critter.