Emerald damselfly

[Phillip Tomkinson]

Taken a few weeks ago.

Phil.

D700 105vr macro 1/160th @ f11 iso400 HH

PP in Bibble & CS2
:)


http://www.wildsnaps.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/emerald-damselfly-hiress.jpg

[Jerry van Dijk]

Hi Phil, I love these "peeping around the plant" compositions of damselflies and yours is an exceptionally nice one! I love all those shades of green and the excellent details on the damselfly. I may consider a slight CCW rotation to straighten the image.

[Cheryle Sytsma]

Love this shot...
very nicely done!

[Ken Childs]

I laugh every time I look at this! :D
The blur behind the eyes (wings?) is somewhat distracting but it really doesn't detract all that much.

[Jim Bridges]

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[Mike Fuhr]

Too cool. Love the comp, colors and sharpness. Very nice.

[Roman Kurywczak]

Hey Phillip, I'm with Ken's assesment....do wish the wings were a bit outstretched.....but not a deal breaker......I think this is a very nice but something to shoot for to put it up yet another notch!

[Julie Kenward]

Phil, what a great dragonfly image! I'd definitely attempt to blend that BG so the OOF area isn't showing and let those eyes carry the entire image. Wonderful lighting and exposure. I love this and it really brought a smile to my face!