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 (19)
flora-crassella
great photos!!!!!
qrud
I love this picture, nice animal. beautyful.
durleybeachbum
He looks very athletic!
alvesm
Great picture, very sharp. The skink is pretty cool,too!
orig_buggy
Love the coloring !!
GBCalls
Super collage. Excellent Lee!
miwi
Klasse photos,super!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
NightGallery
Those dudes are so cool. Never seen one with these colors. Great find!!
lizzibell
great capture...
byow
love the colors on this one, lucky catch.
bpclarke
What beautiful colors and captures (literally) of this little guy. Excellent shot.
StandsInAwe
nice shots
MrsLubner
He's a dandy. I've never seen one of these with such brilliant color. outstanding shots and great presentation.
Kyms_Cave
How vibrant is that red on him..the collage shows him off to perfection...love my lizards..just wish the neighbours cat didn't like them so much too!!!
JeffG7BRJ
It's nice to know you are getting out and about around your property and getting some good photo's Lee. Superb images. Bravo!!!!!
ag_tn
great shot!! Can't believe they let you touch em! I have same red headed ones, but the body's are blue. They nest in my flower beds! And again....Great shot! ♥Tina♥
LadyRembrandt
Great Capture. Very nice clarity and color : )
praep
Nice find and captures, Lee. Well done.
RIGAU
Beautiful, friendly, generous doses.