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
This Makes A Great Card For A Friend
Neon Damsel belongs to the following groups:
Damselflies - (Zygoptera) Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints


Joyce Dickens,...
Impeccable work here!
velveteagle replied
Thank you Joyce.. Makes me feel better..
Barry Norton
Brill macro and colour
velveteagle replied
Hey Barry.. Thanks for looking.. and your nice comment..
Lauren01
Very peaceful and pretty, love dragonflies. Great pic.
velveteagle replied
So happy you liked it.. Thank you..
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
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
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. Ben...
Fantastic macro!
Lauren Zorn
What an incredible shot !
velveteagle replied
Thank you very much Lauren..
Von McKnelly
Snap!! Coolest dragon shot Chuck.
velveteagle replied
Some days we just get lucky .. Much thanks Von..
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
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
Stunning and beautiful! An instant fave!
velveteagle replied
Well thanks… that helps one have a great day..
dawndavies
wow wonderful close up, dawn
velveteagle replied
So happy you like it.. Thank you much..
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
Great capture!
velveteagle replied
Glad you stopped in and looked.. Thanks.
Judi Corrigan
Wow, what a magnificant macro.
velveteagle replied
Well thank you…
Antanas
superb
Christopher Bi...
beautiful beasty indeed
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
velveteagle replied
Ok.. great news.. thanks you for your feedback..
brian pendrey
stunning capture
velveteagle replied
Thank you ..
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
Excellent macro work,fab focus and details!!
elena7
lovely!!
velveteagle replied
Thank you for having a looksee…
Sean Farragher
great capture
AnaCBStudio
Excellent capture…great colors and dof
velveteagle replied
So glad you liked it.. Thank you..
Terry Arcia
this is way cool
velveteagle replied
Kind of you to say.. And thank you..
Jellybean720
GREAT CAPTURE :))
velveteagle replied
You are very kind.. Thanks for checking it out..
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
i am at awe…PICTURE PERFECT…Awsome macro
velveteagle replied
Hey thank you ap4u… So happy that you came to say hey..
Lucindawind
wow excellent!
velveteagle replied
Hey Thanks..
Northof40
Very cool shot…. Awesome Damselfly
velveteagle replied
I love it when you can get close.. Thanks Steve..
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
Just beautiful!
velveteagle replied
So glad you liked it.. Thanks…
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
This is beautiful work!
velveteagle replied
Thank you much Stephen..
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 -...
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 -...
Or the flippin’ south wind blows them there….
gemynd
stunning macro …perfect!
velveteagle replied
So happy you like it.. And thank you..
velveteagle replied
So happy you looked.. Thank you..
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
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
wow, and wow again
velveteagle replied
Ha.. Well thanks Bill.. Its a pretty thing…
GerryMac
stunning close up love the detail!
velveteagle replied
Many thanks to you.. and for your visit…
Magee
Stunning!!!!
velveteagle replied
So happy you liked it.. Thanks….
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
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
Gorgeous macro, great colour…...everything about it is fantastic.
velveteagle replied
Well Cathy.. You made me smile.. Thank you for your kindness…
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
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
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
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
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
Stunning shot! love the details.
velveteagle replied
Thanks so much Kate.. The light really helped..
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
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
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
great capture, perfectly lit, Chuck!
velveteagle replied
Thanks so much.. And thanks for the visit..
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
Beautiful colours and clarity,nice work
velveteagle replied
So much thanks for your kind words Trudi…
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
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
lovely lighting and colour,
velveteagle replied
Rosina.. Thank you so for your visit.. and comment.. Come back soon..
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
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
Excellent macro work Chuck!!
velveteagle replied
Well thank you so much David.. Thanks for stopping in too..
Maggieposh
Brillant shot..Miss Posh
velveteagle replied
Much thanks young lady..
Maria Dryfhout
Details are beautiful… crisp and clear.
velveteagle replied
Thanks so much Maria.. Glad you like it..
Paul Turner
wow velvet absolutley stunning shot
velveteagle replied
Well thank you Paul.. Glad you stopped in..
John McCracken
Great capture. This is stunning and fabulous!!!
velveteagle replied
So glad you liked this John.. Much thanks..
Retta
Wow this is awesome…
velveteagle replied
Thanks Reta.. So glad you took a look..
Retta
Keep in touch I will come back often…
mmills3080
fantastic capture, wonderful detail and color! It almost looks metallic!
velveteagle replied
Well thank you again.. Glad you like it..
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
Wow – beautiful shot!
velveteagle replied
Thank you Jan.. Really..
Lucindawind
wow excellent !
velveteagle replied
Thank you again for your kind words…
Rosina Lamberti
This is beautiful…
velveteagle replied
I am so happy you did the visit and liked the capture.. Thanks..
claudiu
Absolutly gorgeous, perfect!
velveteagle replied
Your words better that.. Thanks so much..
bill oneil
fantastic macro Chuck…well done mate
velveteagle replied
Much thanks Bill.. Glad you made the visit..
Brendan Schoon
WOW, this is a fantastic shot. Super macro. Brendan
velveteagle replied
Well thank you so much Brendan… Glad you like it..
barnsis
Stunning macro, so bright and glossy looking, Wonderful image.
velveteagle
Thanks for the comment and your viewing of my work..
North0f40
Pretty Cool shot
velveteagle replied
This one liked me.. Was such a pretty subject.. Thanks..
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—davevelveteagle 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
O!!!!!!
Magnificent!
Your work is stunning…....!
velveteagle replied
That is such kind thing to say.. Thank you glad you stopped by…
Jason Connolly
A brilliant shot, wll done..
velveteagle
Jason.. Thanks for the visit and comment..
cherylc1
Just incredible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
velveteagle replied
Well thanks a bunch.. So glad you stopped in..
Yool
STUNNING Chuck!!!!!!
velveteagle replied
Thanks for taking a peek.. And your kind words..
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
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
Superb shot,Chuck,well done!!!!
velveteagle replied
Thank you so Lance.. Cheers..
davidmilne
Excellent macro work Chuck!!
velveteagle replied
Thank you so much David..
Brian Carey
Great shot!
velveteagle replied
Hey thanks Brian…
Vulcan Spark S...
Rating: WOW
velveteagle replied
Glad you like it.. Thanks..
Robert Elliott
Brilliant capture Chuck
velveteagle replied
Thank you Robert glad to see ya always..
MichaelBr
Absolutely stunning image
velveteagle replied
So glad you liked it.. Thanks for taking a visit..
Mel Brackstone
Lovely capture! What a beautiful sight.
velveteagle replied
A big thanks Mel..
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
Oh my word….stunning detail in this shot
velveteagle replied
Much thanks to you Lyn.. Thanks for taking a peek..
SkyFoxFPP
A+
This is NOTHING short of pure Kick Ass!
velveteagle replied
LOL.. You got me smiling Fox.. Thanks.. really..
SkyFoxFPP
: )
Thats my job! Thats what I do! X O
Stephen Thomas
Outstanding photo of this interesting bug!
velveteagle replied
They are so pretty in the right light Stephen.. Thanks for looking..
Robin Brown
Wow this is highly polished pro quality lens work!!
velveteagle replied
Thank you for your kind words.. And your visit..
bobbymcleod
fantastic work chuck!
velveteagle replied
Thank you Bobby for stopping in..
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
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
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
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
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
Okee Dookie Night nigt
coffeetea
super ! gorgeous colors …...refreshing!
velveteagle replied
So very happy you like it.. Thank you..
Ken Boxsell
Awesome shot velveteagle…......such intricate detail
velveteagle replied
Thank you so much Ken.. Glad you like it..
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
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
WOW…..Stunning!!...... :-))
velveteagle replied
Thank you for your comment..
Chuck..
sarahncraig
My gosh! this is stunning! Great shot!!!!
velveteagle replied
Well thank you for the kind words..
Chuck..
Gwenda Oxley
GORGEOUS!!
velveteagle replied
Thank you very much Gwenda…
Chuck..
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
beautiful close up..great wprk
velveteagle replied
Thank you Jerry.. Glad you stopped in..
Chuck..
Anne Smyth
very elegant and nicely composed
velveteagle replied
Thank you Anne.. Glad you stopped in and like this..
Chuck..
Jonicool
fantastic capture!
velveteagle replied
Thank you Joni.. So happy you like it..
Chuck..