Damsels and a small Dragonfly

[SSchex]

Macro season is here, Hot, humid and dead calm mornings. Did I mention hot? The bugs seem to like it . Here are some damsels(Rambur's Forktails) I think this variety has several color phases. The small dragon fly is an Eastern Amberwing, one of the smallest dragonflys. If I've misidentified any of these please set me straight. Shots taken in southeast Louisiana, with my 300 f4 and extension tubes.

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[Graeme]

Graceful, fragile, exceptional detail................. simply stunning!!!! You said they are one of the smallest dragonflys........... how small are they? Sorry, I don't know much about them!!!

 

[Vienna Pics]

T'is the season for these little guys - great shots!

 

[SSchex]

Thanks for the comments, Graeme and Mark. Graeme ,they are about 1" long (eastern Amberwing) and the damsels slightly longer.

 

[bobarue]

You really nailed these and you are definitely getting the angle and background down.

 

[Tim Z]

Fantastic shots Scott!!! Boy you really have me wanting those extension tubes now. They are at the post office this morning for me to pick up. :biggrin: I love the perches you caught all the damsels on. GREAT JOB!!!