Portrait of a Big Bluet damselfly

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Portrait of a Big Bluet damselfly

August 5, 2021 by Mike Powell

I am fond of challenging myself by photographing difficult subjects like tiny spiders and dragonflies in flight. However, I find equal joy in capturing the beauty of more common subjects in simple portraits, like this image of a male Big Bluet damselfly (Enallagma durum) that I spotted on a recent trip to Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge.

Beauty is everywhere.

Posted in damselfly, Insects, Macro Photography, Nature, Photography, Portraits, Summer, wildlife | Tagged beauty, Big Bluet, Big Bluet damselfly, Canon 50D, Enallagma durum, Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge, pretty picture, Tamron 180mm, Woodbridge VA | 6 Comments

6 Responses

on August 5, 2021 at 6:48 am | Reply Cindy

So agree! Beauty IS everywhere in nature. Just have to stop running long enough to see it. Often very tiny.
on August 5, 2021 at 7:43 am | Reply Suzette Benjamin

Amazing photo. And, true indeed. Beauty surrounds.
on August 5, 2021 at 9:13 am | Reply Ted Jennings - TPJ Photography

Those blues are incredibly beautiful. 🤗🤗
on August 5, 2021 at 12:57 pm | Reply Ellen Jennings

Very nice composition of this beauty, Mike! This Bluet’s blues are spectacular.
on August 5, 2021 at 2:12 pm | Reply Jet Eliot

I really liked this photo, Mike. The red lines of the plant and the lines of the Bluet are lovely, and of course the damselfly’s eyes, especially when clicked on, are fascinating. Thank you for finding beauty everywhere and sharing it with us.
on August 7, 2021 at 6:26 pm | Reply Reed Andariese

Very nice Mike! Enjoyed seeing your Damsel image!