Compared to the brightly-colored male damselflies, females damselflies often seem dull-colored and less striking in appearance. This female Powdered Dancer damselfly (Argia moesta) that I spotted in early August alongside a stream in Prince William County is a notable exception to that general rule.
If you click on the photo, you will note the elegant shades of brown on her body that glisten in the sunlight. Her beautiful two-toned eyes are amazing and seem to draw in the viewer. It is hard to be sure, but she almost seems to be smiling or maybe even winking at me.
It takes some effort to see and to photograph such tiny insects, but it is definitely worth it for me to be able to share the beauty of nature with all of you.
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Mike Powell 
She really does seem to be winking at you, Mike😉. What a delicate bronze beauty. The detail you capture is amazing!
Each and every facet is beautiful. Thanks Mike.
100% agree 🙂
She really is striking. 👏👏
Very nice damsel Mike. I always enjoy the challenge of photographing these delightful insects.
Very well photographed, Mike! Metal was my first impression, she sports it well.