Damsel in the morning

[thijs broekkamp]

I don't know how it is in the rest of the world, but here in Europe/the Netherlands it is terrible this year with the amount of insects like this. We had such a cold spring that it really affects the amount of insects now. This is my first macro of the year, which last year was 2 months earlier.

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[Jonathan Ashton]

A slow start but a first class image, what an absolute gem, excellent composition, I like the dew and the subtle colours, focus is good - just a tad soft on the tip of the tail, a really pleasing shot - well done.

[OvidiuCavasdan]

Very nice found. Well composed and executed.

[Jerry van Dijk]

Hi Thijs, the weather has been terrible indeed, but I see the damselflies and dragonflies emerging quite quickly now. You've got a very good capture here, although the tail and the lower end of the perch look quite soft. Also, I feel that the colorful and bright flowers on the left are competing for attention a bit with the damselfly. The soft pastel BG is lovely. Well done!

[Steve Maxson]

Hi Thijs. Sharp and well composed with an excellent background. All the little dew drops add interest to the image. Very nicely done!

[shane shacaluga]

Very nice picture and the dew makes it special

With talk of the cold and the back legs not quite grabbing the stem, i thought this was frozen and not covered in water drops

Thanks for sharing