Newly emerged damselfly

I found this newly emerged female Azure bluet in dappled shade. It perched nicely while I snapped away, as the filtered light grew and faded:

The males have the pretty blue color, but I caught this female at a moment she looked her best.

nonoymanga on August 13, 2012 at 10:27 pm said:

Superior macro!!! Cheers Nonoy Manga

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Dr. Henry W. Robison on August 13, 2012 at 11:38 pm said:

Tom:

Loved your damselfly image! I am a retired biology professor and amateur photographer. I absolutely love your macro work! What type Canon body do you have? lenses? focusing rail? Can I email you directly?

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- tomwhelan on August 16, 2012 at 9:11 pm said:
  
  Thanks for the kind words. I use a Canon 5DMkII, macro lenses, focus rail, and a tripod. There’s more of that information on my “about” page, and a video that shows me at work on images. I welcome email…
  
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Gracie on August 14, 2012 at 11:44 am said:

Beautiful macro!

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- tomwhelan on August 16, 2012 at 9:17 pm said:
  
  Thanks for stopping in, Gracie!
  
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milkayphoto on August 14, 2012 at 3:41 pm said:

It is not easy getting attractive photos of damselflies and dragonflies. I like the profile view….her wings look like they are made of glass.

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- tomwhelan on August 16, 2012 at 9:12 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Tracy – the dappled light gave the wings that sheen. Just lucky I guess!
  
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joshi daniel on August 15, 2012 at 12:45 am said:

perfect and beautiful 🙂

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