Evelyn, I would love to see contributions from "point and shoot" cameras or smartphones. Some of the best macros I have ever seen wasn't from what you might call a "fancy" camera, but they were truly artistic. When there is time and love invested in a photograph, it usually shows, whatever camera was used. So no one should let their camera stop them from entering this photo challenge.
A smartphone is more limiting when it comes to creating smooth, creamy backgrounds, but out of focus background are not a requirement for this photo challenge. Habitat views can be wonderful. Or you can use artificial backdrops. Or maybe you will create something great in Photoshop. There are no limits, but please keep in mind that exif and post processing notes will give extra points when I judge this. The reason for this is that I want us all to learn from each other. To accomplish that it helps to know some about how the photo was taken.
