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Complicated

© Val Feldman
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Complicated

Uploaded: August 26, 2011

Description

...it does appear so, doesn't it? :) Found this romantic pair of damselflies at Zilker Botanical Gardens here in Austin.

Happy Friday, everyone...and CONGRATULATIONS TO THE JULY FINALISTS!

D&M

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 2/100 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 140, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 105.00 mm, Model: NIKON D7000

Comments

Michelle Alton August 26, 2011

What's especially wonderful about them is that they are boys and girls at the same time, and they ALWAYS form a heart when mating. Could such a thing be accidental in Nature? Unlikely.

Oh...by the way, your image is so tasteful and exquisitely beautiful, with perfectly luscious DOF. #1404029

Gord MacEachern August 26, 2011

Unbelievable detail here Val, just an incredible capture, very well done.
Being in front of a camera lens didn't seem to phase them, in fact there is a wee smile on both their faces, lol...
Seriously, fantastic photography, have a great weekend! #9632246

Ron McEwan August 26, 2011

Hi Neighbor. Did you get a shot or what, beautifully done Val WTG #9632249

Robert R. Goodman August 26, 2011

Hi Valarie,That is a excellent capture my friend.Beautiful color and detail.Trying to recover from last nights storm,got caught in a micro burst!!! #9632402

Gina Cormier August 26, 2011

OMG!!!!!!! Grab the women and children!! Damselfly sex!! Bow chickie WOW WOW!!!

Excellent detailed capture Val!! #9632444

Val Feldman level-deluxe August 26, 2011

LOL, GG...shocking, isn't it?? :) :) #9632455

Monnie Ryan August 26, 2011

Fabulous color and detail, Val! #9632495

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe August 26, 2011

Wow ... amazing shot here Val! I am enjoying all the comments as well lol! #9632626

Don Christiana August 26, 2011

As usual, a perfect macro capture of nature. Val, your macro images are always stunning. Have a great day. #9632738

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe August 26, 2011

This is perfection, Val. A winner for August. #9634146

Ann Coates level-classic August 26, 2011

Well, it doesn't leave much to the imagination. Exquistely executed Valarie, both by you and the insects. #9634362

Karen Bacon August 26, 2011

A beautiful presentation of this romantic and scandalous couple! #9634700

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna August 26, 2011

Fantastic details and colors, Val! :-) k #9635575

Carol L. Fowler August 26, 2011

Kitty said it all! Big Texas Ditto!! #9635854

Summer A. Kozisek August 27, 2011

Great capture Val, love the colors! #9636273

Julianne Bradford August 27, 2011

It does look complicated Val. Great colors in this super macro! #9636557

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic August 28, 2011

The details, clarity, sharpness are so phenomenal Val and such an attention grabber. If this doesn't motivate anyone to visit the botanical garden, I don't know what will. Gotta wait for temps to go down a bit though. #9638668

Nadia Paul August 28, 2011

Just amazing my friend! Wonderful details and colour in this beautiful capture! #9639629

Lorna Shutter August 29, 2011

They must have found this position in one of those books! Photobucket You captured them beautifully, Val! Love the green tones and your detail is superb!!! Fantastic image ... A Big Winner in my book!!! :) #9640084

Val Feldman level-deluxe August 29, 2011

Ha, Ms. L!! One of "those" books for sure! :) Thanks so much everyone for your very kind comments on this one! #9640486

Emile Abbott level-deluxe August 29, 2011

Hi Val had a busy week-end and trying to catch up some. Excellent capture and details. #9640868

Kathy Salerni level-classic August 29, 2011

Wow!! X-RATED or what!!! You done good Val, as you captured position number 77!! Awesome detail and color on this image!! #9641306

Tammy Espino August 29, 2011

I think I am too young to view this one!! :) Excellent capture!!! (peeking through fingers) #9641380

Mary Dimitriw level-deluxe September 02, 2011

Very cool Val and love how they blend perfectly with that gorgeous DOF. I have to say they look so much nicer together than the hundreds of beetles mating all over my thistle this year! #9649833

Julie Burnett September 05, 2011

Their expressions are what gets me, V, lol! Fantastic capture of these two in an intimate moment!! #9654060

Lorna Shutter September 05, 2011

Julie ~ Yeah, like they know they're being watched! LOL! :D #9654107

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic September 07, 2011

Very tasteful shot of this intimacy. The detail is so amazing. A winner in my book. #9659210

JO ANN CLEVELAND September 13, 2011

Beautiful colors, interesting info...

jo ann c. #9670141


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