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Got Mosquitoes?

© Val Feldman
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Got Mosquitoes?

Uploaded: September 27, 2010 | Entered: May 30, 2021 09:30:15

Description

~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

Comments

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe September 27, 2010

Very impressive macro Val!! Outstanding job! Jeff #1312046

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe September 27, 2010

Love the face and he surely looks like a little beggar. Excellent details, colors and pov, Valarie. #8931904

Michelle 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! #8931919

Ellen Hodges September 27, 2010

Super awesome detail and pose, Val!!!! Looks terrific!!! Give him whatever treats he wants!! lol. #8931934

Alan L. Borror September 27, 2010

Superb macro, Valerie! Amazing color and detail! #8931983

Robert 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!!!! #8931985

Ron McEwan September 27, 2010

Hes all eyes for you Valerie. Super detail, beautiful color on him outstanding close up shot #8931996

Julie Burnett September 27, 2010

Oh Val, this is FABULOUS! The details and expression are priceless!! Thanks for the Monday morning smile! :) #8932017

Mary Timman September 27, 2010

Awesome close up! SUch great color, detail and he's so cute! This has to be a winner! #8932081

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic September 27, 2010

Outstanding macro shot Val. The details and the colors are amazing. #8932082

Danny B. Head September 27, 2010

He is cute.... Great macro! #8932106

Gina Cormier September 27, 2010

Awwww....cute new pet Val! Love his coloring!
The detail is out of this world as always my Queen!!!! :-) #8932113

Maria A. Gonzalez September 27, 2010

Wow,look at those eyes...Lol to your title,Val,very original..
Amazing close-up and excellent colors and the pose is very cool.
Beautiful macro,well capture expression and composition..I like it.. #8932126

Linda D. Lester level-classic September 27, 2010

What a face....love the color too!!! #8932136

Marilyn Cornwell September 27, 2010

Everything charming and delightful! #8932228

Patricia Seidler September 27, 2010

Just love those eyes!!! As always fantastic detail and color Valarie! #8932293

Jack Ryan September 27, 2010

What a unique-looking bug!!! I agree...great "face." Excellent macro...wonderful clarity...great color. #8932322

Carol Eade level-addict September 27, 2010

Amazing macro, Valarie, great comp and color! #8932403

Kathleen Rinker September 27, 2010

Totally awesome capture!! #8932420

Monnie Ryan September 27, 2010

I'm just astounded, Valarie -- just a fantastic macro! And yeah, I'll admit she's kinda cute! #8932450

Shirley A. Kinney September 27, 2010

Awesome capture, Valarie. Have never seen this little creature before. #8932464

Shirley A. Kinney September 27, 2010

Awesome capture, Valarie. Have never seen this little creature before. #8932467

Karen 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! #8932482

Douglas Pignet September 27, 2010

OMG!!!Talk about up close and personal....lol Very well done #8932495

Ann Coates level-classic 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. #8932733

Candice C. Calhoun level-deluxe 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 level-deluxe September 27, 2010

What a handsome little guy all dressed in blue! Excellent macro work, Val! #8932809

Hal Bambrick September 27, 2010

Stunning Macro Work Here Val!!!!!. #8932895

Marty 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! #8933020

Val Feldman level-deluxe 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! #8933164

Carla Capra Anderson September 27, 2010

What a amazing image. Congrats on capturing this shot!
;) CC #8933209

Nadia Paul September 27, 2010

Wow Val, what an awesome capture - he really is a beauty! Wonderful details and colour! #8933294

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna September 27, 2010

Fantastic Val...mine sat still for me too! They are awesome critters and you captured it beautifully! :-) k #8933346

Gord 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! #8933364

Tammy Espino September 27, 2010

Oh you got a blue one, they are my favorite!!! :) Great macro!!! #8933450

Rona 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! #8933847

Julianne 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!! #8933985

JO 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!! #8934918

Carol L. Fowler September 28, 2010

What a CUTE little face! No hairy teeth or anything!!! #8935507

Sam Britt September 28, 2010

Terrific close-up, Val. #8935839

Val Feldman level-deluxe September 28, 2010

As always, thank you everyone for stopping by and commenting - appreciated, for sure! ~Val

LOL, 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! #8936830

Kathy Cline September 29, 2010

MAGNIFICENT MACRO
LOVE LOVE LOVE HIM!!! #8936834

Karen Celella September 29, 2010

Outstanding macro, Valarie!! #8937097

Jim Baines level-classic 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!! #8937235

Thomas E. Hinds September 29, 2010

Love the pov, the color of this guy, and the title is so funny!~ Nice work, Val! #8937674

Cathy Barrows September 30, 2010

excellent...great clarity #8938662

Dianna Murphy September 30, 2010

Wow not that's up close and personal! The color is awesome. #8939803

Nancy (Peaches) Harker October 07, 2010

WOOOOOOOOOOOW AWESOME!!! #8954359

Melissa Olsen October 11, 2010

A winner to me! #8960492

Ann H. Belus level-deluxe 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! #8966494

Patti 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! :) #8976541

Gina Cormier October 18, 2010

I swear ...this thing is talking to me!! #8981673

Laura E. Swan level-classic 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. #9900991

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