Recently there seems to have been an explosion of Big Bluet damselflies (Enallagma durum) at Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge. This damselfly species is a coastal species and usually likes brackish water. Not surprisingly I saw them repeatedly yesterday as I walked along a trail near the water’s edge.
I like the first shot a lot, because of the repeated angled lines that provide a nice contrast with the damselfly. The second image shows a mating Big Bluet couple in a position known as the “wheel” that is viewed by many as a sidewards heart. As is usually the case with insects and with birds, the male Big Bluet is the more brightly-colored than his female counterpart.
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Mike Powell 
Very nice, crisp, captures, Mike, and I agree about the lines in the first one being a pleasing composition. And that blue is quite something!
Nice Mike! Enjoy seeing your Damselfly images!
Thanks, Reed. Dragonflies and damselflies are my favorite summer subjects, as you have undoubtedly noticed. 🙂