Got Mosquitoes? [Contest Pre Finalists July 2020]
Uploaded: September 27, 2010 03:57:11 | Entered: May 30, 2021 09:30:15
~Familiar Bluet Damselfly ~
Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 125/10000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 250, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 60.00 mm, Model: NIKON D300
Jeff Robinson September 27, 2010
Very impressive macro Val!! Outstanding job! Jeff #1312046Tammy M. Anderson September 27, 2010
Love the face and he surely looks like a little beggar. Excellent details, colors and pov, Valarie. #8931904Michelle Alton September 27, 2010
Especially, because this guy (damsel flies should all be females...could cause an identity problem for little males) is so tiny, you've done a magnificent job of capturing his "person"-ality. He is much more appealing in face than his relatives, the DRAGONS! Great work, as always! #8931919Ellen Hodges September 27, 2010
Super awesome detail and pose, Val!!!! Looks terrific!!! Give him whatever treats he wants!! lol. #8931934Alan L. Borror September 27, 2010
Superb macro, Valerie! Amazing color and detail! #8931983Robert R. Goodman September 27, 2010
Hi Valarie,You really nailed that capture my friend.Beautiful color and detail,we do have these little gal's out here!!!! #8931985Ron McEwan September 27, 2010
Hes all eyes for you Valerie. Super detail, beautiful color on him outstanding close up shot #8931996Julie Burnett September 27, 2010
Oh Val, this is FABULOUS! The details and expression are priceless!! Thanks for the Monday morning smile! :) #8932017Mary Timman September 27, 2010
Awesome close up! SUch great color, detail and he's so cute! This has to be a winner! #8932081R. J. Laudenbacher September 27, 2010
Outstanding macro shot Val. The details and the colors are amazing. #8932082Danny B. Head September 27, 2010
He is cute.... Great macro! #8932106Gina Cormier September 27, 2010
Awwww....cute new pet Val! Love his coloring!Maria A. Gonzalez September 27, 2010
Wow,look at those eyes...Lol to your title,Val,very original..Linda D. Lester September 27, 2010
What a face....love the color too!!! #8932136Marilyn Cornwell September 27, 2010
Everything charming and delightful! #8932228Patricia Seidler September 27, 2010
Just love those eyes!!! As always fantastic detail and color Valarie! #8932293Jack Ryan September 27, 2010
What a unique-looking bug!!! I agree...great "face." Excellent macro...wonderful clarity...great color. #8932322Carol Eade September 27, 2010
Amazing macro, Valarie, great comp and color! #8932403Kathleen Rinker September 27, 2010
Totally awesome capture!! #8932420Monnie Ryan September 27, 2010
I'm just astounded, Valarie -- just a fantastic macro! And yeah, I'll admit she's kinda cute! #8932450Shirley A. Kinney September 27, 2010
Awesome capture, Valarie. Have never seen this little creature before. #8932464Shirley A. Kinney September 27, 2010
Awesome capture, Valarie. Have never seen this little creature before. #8932467Karen Bacon September 27, 2010
A fantastic macro Valarie! I am not fond of mosquitoes,but they are very fond of me!He does have a cute face though! #8932482Douglas Pignet September 27, 2010
OMG!!!Talk about up close and personal....lol Very well done #8932495Ann Coates September 27, 2010
I hate to say it but he is one cute little bug. I can't believe the detail you have captured here, well, yes, I can because it is another one of your spectacular close ups. He really looks like he is quite interested in you. You captured him straight on with all his wonderful facial features. Top marks Valarie. I know we will see this again. #8932733Candice C. Calhoun September 27, 2010
This is SUCH a winner! I am not normally a big bug fan, but you are right, he is SO cute! LOVE that little face and the bright blue is such an eye catcher! WTG!ccc #8932759
Terry Cervi September 27, 2010
What a handsome little guy all dressed in blue! Excellent macro work, Val! #8932809Hal Bambrick September 27, 2010
Stunning Macro Work Here Val!!!!!. #8932895Marty Straub September 27, 2010
OMG! I've never seen such amazing detail in one of these creatures. Totally amazing, Valarie. Do you have an electron microscope lens on that camera? Extraordinary macro image! #8933020Val Feldman September 27, 2010
Thanks so much everyone. This was taken with a 60mm Nikkor - laying flat out on the ground and as close to him as I dared to get...I just wish I had an electron microscope lens thingie I could attach, Marty!! :) Thanks again, all - as always, your comments are much appreciated. Have a super week! #8933164Carla Capra Anderson September 27, 2010
What a amazing image. Congrats on capturing this shot!Nadia Paul September 27, 2010
Wow Val, what an awesome capture - he really is a beauty! Wonderful details and colour! #8933294Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna September 27, 2010
Fantastic Val...mine sat still for me too! They are awesome critters and you captured it beautifully! :-) k #8933346Gord MacEachern September 27, 2010
This is one amazing capture Valarie. detail is stunning, the more I look at his little geeky face, the more I like him! #8933364Tammy Espino September 27, 2010
Oh you got a blue one, they are my favorite!!! :) Great macro!!! #8933450Rona L. Schwarz September 27, 2010
Absolutely FANTASTIC macro of this little blue guy, Val! Exquisite detail, as always - love the "expression" on his face - he really seems to be trying to figure you out! #8933847Julianne Bradford September 28, 2010
What an adorable bug Valarie! Only you can make little insects smile! I can't believe this..winner is written all over him. Where's the Gold? He needs a big prize!! #8933985JO ANN CLEVELAND September 28, 2010
Fantastic Macro Valarie, that is awesome!jo ann c. #8934749
Freddy Bland September 28, 2010
Valarie, this is just incredible!! What a beautiful little creature, with superb details and color!! #8934918Carol L. Fowler September 28, 2010
What a CUTE little face! No hairy teeth or anything!!! #8935507Sam Britt September 28, 2010
Terrific close-up, Val. #8935839Val Feldman September 28, 2010
As always, thank you everyone for stopping by and commenting - appreciated, for sure! ~ValLOL, Carol...you have the corner market on interesting hairy toothed insect critters...I seem to attract ones that look like blue smurfs.... :) #8935928
Mary K. Robison September 29, 2010
Valarie, I've seen quite a few friendly-dragonfly macros on this site, but the brilliant blue of this cutie would make him stand out in any crowd! Terrific capture! #8936830Kathy Cline September 29, 2010
MAGNIFICENT MACROKaren Celella September 29, 2010
Outstanding macro, Valarie!! #8937097Jim Baines September 29, 2010
Texanna, how do you do this so consistently?? What kinda "Shootin' Gallery" you runnin' down there?? Tell ya what ... I'll give ya one "Frog Shootin' Recipe" for one "Butterfly Recipe" and one "Dragonfly Recipe" even Steven!! #8937235Thomas E. Hinds September 29, 2010
Love the pov, the color of this guy, and the title is so funny!~ Nice work, Val! #8937674Cathy Barrows September 30, 2010
excellent...great clarity #8938662Dianna Murphy September 30, 2010
Wow not that's up close and personal! The color is awesome. #8939803Nancy (Peaches) Harker October 07, 2010
WOOOOOOOOOOOW AWESOME!!! #8954359Melissa Olsen October 11, 2010
A winner to me! #8960492Ann H. Belus October 14, 2010
Is that really a mosquito? Exceptionally well done, Val! You're right, he does look so cute, and the color is outstanding! #8966494Patti Coblentz October 17, 2010
Cracked me up...so cute and funny, Val...yes...did you give him a treat for obliging with a fantastic photo op? Superb macro work, here! :) #8976541Gina Cormier October 18, 2010
I swear ...this thing is talking to me!! #8981673Laura E. Swan October 22, 2010
You know, Val,..I had a FISH once that looked like him. Called him POPEYE. :)))Love it and that neon blue...well..HEY! It doesn't get more pretty than this.
Love it. If it didn't go far with the judges RE-ENTER! YOUR FANS BELIEVE IN THIS ONE! (...and always in YOU!)
-Laura :D #8990503
Inge Linden January 04, 2012
Excellent macro. #9900991Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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