Neon Damsel

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Neon Damsel

This pretty thing landed on my arm.. And stayed for a bit. I got the camera then it flew to a flower and waited. I had to resort to hand hold again.. No time for tripod. I took a cluster of shots.. Found this one that was not too bad.. He flew from one place to the next.. and of course I ran after it. He did give me a real close up face.. But it is not tack sharp so I shall play with it.. enjoy

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Neon  Damsel by velveteagle
Neon  Damsel by velveteagle
  • Joyce Dickens, IPA

    Joyce Dickens,...

    Impeccable work here!

  • velveteagle replied

    Thank you Joyce.. Makes me feel better..

  • Barry Norton

    Barry Norton

    Brill macro and colour

  • velveteagle replied

    Hey Barry.. Thanks for looking.. and your nice comment..

  • Lauren01

    Lauren01

    Very peaceful and pretty, love dragonflies. Great pic.

  • velveteagle replied

    So happy you liked it.. Thank you..

  • mikrin

    mikrin

    Awesome macro Chuck! beautiful neon color!!

  • velveteagle replied

    Hey Mike.. So glad you like it.. Going to go upload a bizarre face shot of this fellow.. See ya soon..

  • jo beerens

    jo beerens

    Very nice. I like the “flower through the wings view”. You might want to change the title to Neon Damsel as this is a damselfly.

  • velveteagle replied

    Hey.. I be darned.. Ok.. I learned something new.. I like that.. Do you suppose it will make the comments go away if I change the title ??
    Thank you jo..

  • DLKeur

    DLKeur

    I canNOT imagine getting this good a shot HANDHELD. GEEEEZ. You got hands steadier than marble. Good shot.

  • velveteagle replied

    You are so kind.. I did miss you.. I found out you are another that disappeared on my watchlist.. Gads.. I one day will make a list to compare.. maybe LOL..

  • Deborah H. Benoit/Deb`s Photo Creations

    Deborah H. Ben...

    Fantastic macro!

  • Lauren Zorn

    Lauren Zorn

    What an incredible shot !

  • velveteagle replied

    Thank you very much Lauren..

  • Von McKnelly

    Von McKnelly

    Snap!! Coolest dragon shot Chuck.

  • velveteagle replied

    Some days we just get lucky .. Much thanks Von..

  • Antoine Dagobert

    Antoine Dagobert

    beautiful color and light..what a shot Chuck! great clarity my friend! take a bow mate!

  • velveteagle replied

    So happy you like it.. You are one of my light masters… Thanks..

  • FlowersEtc

    FlowersEtc

    What an elagant capture. This is a great photo. I love the clarity, lighting and angle

  • velveteagle replied

    You are so kind.. Thank you for having a look.. and such a nice comment..

  • Robin Webster

    Robin Webster

    Stunning and beautiful! An instant fave!

  • velveteagle replied

    Well thanks… that helps one have a great day..

  • dawndavies

    dawndavies

    wow wonderful close up, dawn

  • velveteagle replied

    So happy you like it.. Thank you much..

  • Macky

    Macky

    Great job Chuck, damsels are about the most difficult insects to capture!!

  • velveteagle replied

    You are so right.. This guy must have liked me.. He landed first on my arm.. I must have tasted sweet.. LOL

  • rosedew

    rosedew

    Great capture!

  • velveteagle replied

    Glad you stopped in and looked.. Thanks.

  • Judi Corrigan

    Judi Corrigan

    Wow, what a magnificant macro.

  • velveteagle replied

    Well thank you…

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    superb

  • Christopher Birtwistle-Smith

    Christopher Bi...

    beautiful beasty indeed

  • Deborah Parkin

    Deborah Parkin

    stunning image – the colours are just amazing :)

  • velveteagle replied

    Hey Deborah.. Thank you.. The colors came out really nice for me.. Lucky..

  • jo beerens

    jo beerens

    Do you suppose it will make the comments go away if I change the title ??
    Comments stay if you change the title. Just go to the Edit page and change the title and push the Save button. (You can even upload another image and the comments still stay)

  • velveteagle replied

    Ok.. great news.. thanks you for your feedback..

  • brian pendrey

    brian pendrey

    stunning capture

  • velveteagle replied

    Thank you ..

  • Sheila Smith

    Sheila Smith

    To get it that crisp with hand held is amazing, you must have very steady hands. This is an amazing photo well done.

  • davidmilne

    davidmilne

    Excellent macro work,fab focus and details!!

  • elena7

    elena7

    lovely!!

  • velveteagle replied

    Thank you for having a looksee…

  • Sean Farragher

    Sean Farragher

    great capture

  • AnaCBStudio

    AnaCBStudio

    Excellent capture…great colors and dof

  • velveteagle replied

    So glad you liked it.. Thank you..

  • Terry Arcia

    Terry Arcia

    this is way cool

  • velveteagle replied

    Kind of you to say.. And thank you..

  • Jellybean720

    Jellybean720

    GREAT CAPTURE :))

  • velveteagle replied

    You are very kind.. Thanks for checking it out..

  • velveteagle

    velveteagle

    You are all so kind.. And I give thanks to those who viewed and those who made a comment.. Makes one feel good..

  • aphoto4you

    aphoto4you

    i am at awe…PICTURE PERFECT…Awsome macro

  • velveteagle replied

    Hey thank you ap4u… So happy that you came to say hey..

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    wow excellent!

  • velveteagle replied

    Hey Thanks..

  • Northof40

    Northof40

    Very cool shot…. Awesome Damselfly

  • velveteagle replied

    I love it when you can get close.. Thanks Steve..

  • micmac

    micmac

    Hum!!! this is a not to bad shot for you ,wow ,it’s perfect,fanatsic macro.

  • velveteagle replied

    You can be so funny Gigi.. So glad you enjoyed it.. Will always love to hear from you and see your work…

  • Ellen

    Ellen

    Just beautiful!

  • velveteagle replied

    So glad you liked it.. Thanks…

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone

    Beautiful capture, love the detail in this!

  • velveteagle replied

    Thanks Mel.. Turned out better than I thought for hand held.. Lucky I guess..

  • Steve Chapple

    Steve Chapple

    This is beautiful work!

  • velveteagle replied

    Thank you much Stephen..

  • Kuulei2you

    Kuulei2you

    Wow! Beautiful damsel fly~ great capture Chuck Love the see through wings and awesome neon color. Would love to see a face shot!

  • velveteagle replied

    Glad you like it.. I made a face shot but hand held did not come out near perfect.. So I made up a Monster Neon or something like that on my last page I think.. You will know it when you see it.. LOL They are scary looking..

  • velveteagle replied

    http://www.redbubble.com/people/velveteagle/art/1290973-1-neon-dragon-monster

  • Dennis Jones - CameraView

    Dennis Jones -...

    I love the shiny blue damselflies… Just don’t see them around here…

  • velveteagle replied

    Wow.. I guess not.. After looking at your portfolio which is amazing.. They must all run to Michigan from the looks of the storms you get… Thanks.. LOL

  • Dennis Jones - CameraView

    Dennis Jones -...

    Or the flippin’ south wind blows them there….

  • gemynd

    gemynd

    stunning macro …perfect!

  • velveteagle replied

    So happy you like it.. And thank you..

  • velveteagle replied

    So happy you looked.. Thank you..

  • WayoftheWarrior

    WayoftheWarrior

    I really like how you got it with its wings closed, sets it apart!

  • velveteagle replied

    This was a lucky draw really.. Thank you for your kind words..

  • Steven  Sandner

    Steven Sandner

    Lovely work! the framing is perfect as well as the focus, nice work!

  • velveteagle replied

    Thanks Steve.. I was happy and lucky to be given a chance to capture this fellow..

  • bill  oneil

    bill oneil

    wow, and wow again

  • velveteagle replied

    Ha.. Well thanks Bill.. Its a pretty thing…

  • GerryMac

    GerryMac

    stunning close up love the detail!

  • velveteagle replied

    Many thanks to you.. and for your visit…

  • Magee

    Magee

    Stunning!!!!

  • velveteagle replied

    So happy you liked it.. Thanks….

  • jadeast

    jadeast

    I finally found a place to jump in here, now I’ve forgotten why I came here. Oh yes, Beautiful macro/ more likely telephoto of the Damsel fly, great detail and DOF

  • velveteagle replied

    Indeed JD.. Distractions LOL.. Thanks for the view and nice comment..

  • Tonje Thilesen

    Tonje Thilesen

    Fantastic capture! I’d fancy seeing these in Norway but I haven’t done that yet, unfortunately.

  • velveteagle replied

    And if you did see them with your camera young lady.. I dare say you would show the would a jewel…

  • Cathy Middleton

    Cathy Middleton

    Gorgeous macro, great colour…...everything about it is fantastic.

  • velveteagle replied

    Well Cathy.. You made me smile.. Thank you for your kindness…

  • reflector

    reflector

    A fantastic composition full of strong colours and great fine details !

  • velveteagle replied

    A big thank you for your great comment.. and visit….

  • SkyFox

    SkyFox

    A+! Doesnt get better than this!

  • velveteagle replied

    Thanks Sky.. I hope when I get a feature some day that this will be a big hit.. Thanks again for your comment..

  • jdmphotography

    jdmphotography

    Don’t know how I come to miss this one this is a brilliant close up love these flys …....... Fav ….... (-:

  • velveteagle replied

    LOL.. So glad you found it.. I thought I was missing on the look at me list.. Thanks..

  • Periwinkle

    Periwinkle

    He is so delicate & beautiful. His wings look like lace. Just an awesome shot!!

  • velveteagle replied

    So kind of you.. Thank you for taking the time to view and comment..

  • Steve Chapple

    Steve Chapple

    What do mean this is not too bad…....this is stunning, great detail, amazing clarity and colour!

  • velveteagle replied

    I am my own worst judge.. But thank you Stephen. Sometimes there is that capture that you have to share.. I hope to share many more..

  • Kate Adams

    Kate Adams

    Stunning shot! love the details.

  • velveteagle replied

    Thanks so much Kate.. The light really helped..

  • Luis Correia

    Luis Correia

    Great capture beautiful macro

  • velveteagle replied

    Thank you Luis.. Hope to get out to capture much more now that I have my digital back..

  • ajax

    ajax

    I like this mainly because It’s not fussy,damsel stands out almost 3D effect

  • velveteagle replied

    Thank you ajax… You are so kind.. And thanks for the visit..

  • Squealia

    Squealia

    lovely image, the wings look like lace

  • velveteagle replied

    You are right.. I think the yellow flower in the background helped a bunch.. Thanks for the visit and comment..

  • Dennis Rubin IPA

    Dennis Rubin IPA

    great capture, perfectly lit, Chuck!

  • velveteagle replied

    Thanks so much.. And thanks for the visit..

  • Graeme Pettit Photography

    Graeme Pettit ...

    Wonderful damselfly – well done for doing it hand held – what astounding colours.

  • velveteagle replied

    Yes and thank you.. I was really happy to see one colored so..

  • handprintz

    handprintz

    Beautiful colours and clarity,nice work

  • velveteagle replied

    So much thanks for your kind words Trudi…

  • gummyworldlover

    gummyworldlover

    Thats so cool how it landed on your arm and actually posed for a picture. Its very photogenic! lol. Great Shot

  • velveteagle replied

    Gail thanks for the comment.. I think it liked me and said come take my picture and flew to a few places to make me move around so I would like it more..

  • Gary L. Suddath

    Gary L. Suddath

    excellent capture,love the details and bokeh

  • velveteagle replied

    Thank you Gary.. I wish RB was running right.. Thanks for the visit too.

  • Rosina  Lamberti

    Rosina Lamberti

    lovely lighting and colour,

  • velveteagle replied

    Rosina.. Thank you so for your visit.. and comment.. Come back soon..

  • J.K. York

    J.K. York

    man you have to been on just the right plane with these guys to get head and tail sharp. you nailed it. i love the yellow flower in the background through the wings. superb shot.

  • velveteagle replied

    Glad to hear from ya. And your Mantis shot was kick butt.. Thanks I got lucky and held fast.. One of my favorite captures so far.. Keep in touch friend..

  • wdavies285

    wdavies285

    wonderful shot, well done for capturing him

  • velveteagle replied

    He said Hi and flew to a bush.. I chased and then he would move again.. Got lucky.. Thanks for the visit..

  • davidmilne

    davidmilne

    Excellent macro work Chuck!!

  • velveteagle replied

    Well thank you so much David.. Thanks for stopping in too..

  • Maggieposh

    Maggieposh

    Brillant shot..Miss Posh

  • velveteagle replied

    Much thanks young lady..

  • Maria Dryfhout

    Maria Dryfhout

    Details are beautiful… crisp and clear.

  • velveteagle replied

    Thanks so much Maria.. Glad you like it..

  • Paul Turner

    Paul Turner

    wow velvet absolutley stunning shot

  • velveteagle replied

    Well thank you Paul.. Glad you stopped in..

  • John McCracken

    John McCracken

    Great capture. This is stunning and fabulous!!!

  • velveteagle replied

    So glad you liked this John.. Much thanks..

  • Retta

    Retta

    Wow this is awesome…

  • velveteagle replied

    Thanks Reta.. So glad you took a look..

  • Retta

    Retta

    Keep in touch I will come back often…

  • mmills3080

    mmills3080

    fantastic capture, wonderful detail and color! It almost looks metallic!

  • velveteagle replied

    Well thank you again.. Glad you like it..

  • Maureen Brittain

    Maureen Brittain

    Beautiful shot – love the clarity and transparent wings. If this is “not too bad” can’t wait for a “good” shot!!

  • velveteagle replied

    I thank you for all your kind words.. It was hand held .. Guess I got lucky.. Will try to find one this pretty with a mono pod.. Thanks again..

  • Jan Piller

    Jan Piller

    Wow – beautiful shot!

  • velveteagle replied

    Thank you Jan.. Really..

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    wow excellent !

  • velveteagle replied

    Thank you again for your kind words…

  • Rosina  Lamberti

    Rosina Lamberti

    This is beautiful…

  • velveteagle replied

    I am so happy you did the visit and liked the capture.. Thanks..

  • claudiu

    claudiu

    Absolutly gorgeous, perfect!

  • velveteagle replied

    Your words better that.. Thanks so much..

  • bill  oneil

    bill oneil

    fantastic macro Chuck…well done mate

  • velveteagle replied

    Much thanks Bill.. Glad you made the visit..

  • Brendan Schoon

    Brendan Schoon

    WOW, this is a fantastic shot. Super macro. Brendan

  • velveteagle replied

    Well thank you so much Brendan… Glad you like it..

  • barnsis

    barnsis

    Stunning macro, so bright and glossy looking, Wonderful image.

  • velveteagle

    velveteagle

    Thanks for the comment and your viewing of my work..

  • North0f40

    North0f40

    Pretty Cool shot

  • velveteagle replied

    This one liked me.. Was such a pretty subject.. Thanks..

  • David Clark

    David Clark

    beautiful subject and photo – can’t believe you dont think it is a sharp capture - haven’t used a tripod to capture critters – use a monopod which helps a little – they seem to move about so much hard to get everything in place with a tripod - really great image—dave

  • velveteagle replied

    Thanks for the kind comment.. I guess that when you get so close to tack sharp you are let down a bit.. I always hope for better.. I suppose I should chill.. Its a pretty capture.. Thanks again..

  • robpixaday

    robpixaday

    O!!!!!!
    Magnificent!
    Your work is stunning…....!

  • velveteagle replied

    That is such kind thing to say.. Thank you glad you stopped by…

  • Jason Connolly

    Jason Connolly

    A brilliant shot, wll done..

  • velveteagle

    velveteagle

    Jason.. Thanks for the visit and comment..

  • cherylc1

    cherylc1

    Just incredible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • velveteagle replied

    Well thanks a bunch.. So glad you stopped in..

  • Yool

    Yool

    STUNNING Chuck!!!!!!

  • velveteagle replied

    Thanks for taking a peek.. And your kind words..

  • linaji

    linaji

    Chuck..everytime you comment .. you bring me back to your elegant work.. you are a wonder and I have so much more to see in your amazing collection..

  • velveteagle replied

    Well that is a nice thing to say.. I will soon be going out to capture some more beauty and I will hope that I live up to your praise.. Thank you so..

  • Jan Landers

    Jan Landers

    wowee…..i have never visited you, i don’t think…so glad you came to my bubble home today and led me here…..this is so awesome…..and i am off to look at more…. :-)

  • velveteagle replied

    Well this is a good day then.. I have made a visit to your page and your work makes me smile inside.. Thank you Jan..

  • Lance Leopold

    Lance Leopold

    Superb shot,Chuck,well done!!!!

  • velveteagle replied

    Thank you so Lance.. Cheers..

  • davidmilne

    davidmilne

    Excellent macro work Chuck!!

  • velveteagle replied

    Thank you so much David..

  • Brian Carey

    Brian Carey

    Great shot!

  • velveteagle replied

    Hey thanks Brian…

  • Vulcan Spark Studios

    Vulcan Spark S...

    Rating: WOW

  • velveteagle replied

    Glad you like it.. Thanks..

  • Robert Elliott

    Robert Elliott

    Brilliant capture Chuck

  • velveteagle replied

    Thank you Robert glad to see ya always..

  • MichaelBr

    MichaelBr

    Absolutely stunning image

  • velveteagle replied

    So glad you liked it.. Thanks for taking a visit..

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone

    Lovely capture! What a beautiful sight.

  • velveteagle replied

    A big thanks Mel..

  • valzart

    valzart

    Oh! watta beautiful creature + moment uhav captured here sweetheart ;} huuggzz

  • velveteagle replied

    You are so sweet.. Thank you for the fav and visit…

  • Lyn Evans

    Lyn Evans

    Oh my word….stunning detail in this shot

  • velveteagle replied

    Much thanks to you Lyn.. Thanks for taking a peek..

  • SkyFoxFPP

    SkyFoxFPP

    A+

    This is NOTHING short of pure Kick Ass!

  • velveteagle replied

    LOL.. You got me smiling Fox.. Thanks.. really..

  • SkyFoxFPP

    SkyFoxFPP

    : )

    Thats my job! Thats what I do! X O

  • Stephen Thomas

    Stephen Thomas

    Outstanding photo of this interesting bug!

  • velveteagle replied

    They are so pretty in the right light Stephen.. Thanks for looking..

  • Robin Brown

    Robin Brown

    Wow this is highly polished pro quality lens work!!

  • velveteagle replied

    Thank you for your kind words.. And your visit..

  • bobbymcleod

    bobbymcleod

    fantastic work chuck!

  • velveteagle replied

    Thank you Bobby for stopping in..

  • Sharon Robertson

    Sharon Robertson

    I love the colours and macro. Great work :-)

  • velveteagle replied

    So glad you like this.. And thank you for the kind words..

  • Robin Brown

    Robin Brown

    I agree this picture so clear I can see the Knee on the Damsel. I’m just teasing. But its true though this is a superbly detailed shot.

  • velveteagle replied

    I was just lucky with a steady hand Robin.. The light of course helped so much.. Thank you for stopping in and making a kind comment..

  • loramae

    loramae

    From what Ive gleened from watching these beauties…they tend to make repeated landings … same places…Beautimous! :)

  • velveteagle replied

    Yes.. they are a bit jumpy but don’t travel to far away if you don’t bother them too much.. They like to catch bugs in flight.. I really enjoy looking at them as close as I can with the camera.. Thanks for taking a look..

  • Kuulei2you

    Kuulei2you

    Wow, It took forever to get to the bottom to comment again! So just wondering if you posted the face shot of this awesome guy?

  • velveteagle replied

    I was not happy with how it came out.. I had a monster view I posted some time back.. Had played with it in the edit area.. But took it down. Making room for new work.. Gads.. I have 10 pages.. LOL.. Thanks for looking..

  • Kuulei2you

    Kuulei2you

    Yikes, I thought that I had alot with 9 pages until I read you have ten, it is a bit much to keep up with that is why I have not been here much lately! Miss seeing all your photos though! :-) Was just checking your my space page and saw your awesome new pond with waterfall, totally cool Chuck! Great job and now I want you to finish mine I started about seven months ago.

  • velveteagle replied

    Oh you are a busy one too.. I am waiting for the leaves to turn orange here.. Then out and about to capture with clouds.. Still lots o work to do with some earth bogs.. To grow Lotus in.. helps filter the ponds too.. Ok.. Have a fun day..

  • Kuulei2you

    Kuulei2you

    Okee Dookie Night nigt

  • coffeetea

    coffeetea

    super ! gorgeous colors …...refreshing!

  • velveteagle replied

    So very happy you like it.. Thank you..

  • Ken Boxsell

    Ken Boxsell

    Awesome shot velveteagle…......such intricate detail

  • velveteagle replied

    Thank you so much Ken.. Glad you like it..

  • Michelle Legg

    Michelle Legg

    Bravo!! What beautiful work.

  • velveteagle replied

    I am so happy that you like it so.. Thanks for the fav and the visit..
    Chuck

  • phil1950

    phil1950

    Brilliant! shot, beautiful colours and detail, nicely framed, very well done

  • velveteagle replied

    Thank you again Phil.. I am on dial up and the RB site is going crazy tonight so very very slow.. No view large link and no comment on the same page.. It opens another page for me to comment back to you.. Plus the pages are acting real weird and home page does not load proper.. Oh well its bed time.. Talk to ya again..
    Chuck..

  • suefel48

    suefel48

    WOW…..Stunning!!...... :-))

  • velveteagle replied

    Thank you for your comment..
    Chuck..

  • sarahncraig

    sarahncraig

    My gosh! this is stunning! Great shot!!!!

  • velveteagle replied

    Well thank you for the kind words..
    Chuck..

  • Gwenda Oxley

    Gwenda Oxley

    GORGEOUS!!

  • velveteagle replied

    Thank you very much Gwenda…
    Chuck..

  • Len Bomba

    Len Bomba

    This capture is stunning Chuck. I love Dragonflies and Damselflies and will certainly add this great shot to my collection. Beautiful work! Len

  • velveteagle replied

    I thank you for that Len.. Sure puts a good feeling inside to get comments like yours..
    Chuck..

  • jerry  alcantara

    jerry alcantara

    beautiful close up..great wprk

  • velveteagle replied

    Thank you Jerry.. Glad you stopped in..
    Chuck..

  • Anne Smyth

    Anne Smyth

    very elegant and nicely composed

  • velveteagle replied

    Thank you Anne.. Glad you stopped in and like this..
    Chuck..

  • Jonicool

    Jonicool

    fantastic capture!

  • velveteagle replied

    Thank you Joni.. So happy you like it..
    Chuck..

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