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Azure Blue


Azure Blue
Photo Information
Copyright: Ulla Kruys (uleko) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2342 W: 164 N: 7019] (22222)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-27
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon PowerShot G7
Exposure: f/4, 1/800 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Dragon- and damselflies - Sweden, Blue Things II [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-07-07 4:14
Viewed: 338
Points: 52
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Azure Bluet – Coenagrion puella

This is one of the most common damselflies here in the wetlands. It is also much easier to spot than those of other colours and it looks very pretty when it flits about in lush vegetation near water. It is longer and thinner than most similar species and has a total length of 33-35 mm. The male is recognised by the black 'U' on the second segment and the two spiked black markings on the abdumen. It is similar to C. pulchellum although C. puella is a lighter blue.

The Azure Bluet is found in the southern half of Sweden and has a flight period from the end of May until August. It is also common in most parts of Europe.

This male was captured late in the afternoon by a pond at our local sandpit, the background being sand. At that time of day they’re less active and here it is having its evening meal!

siggi, PaulH, pekkavalo1, red45, mayuresh, eqshannon, Miss_Piggy, Jamesp, jaycee, Gert-Paassen, jeanpaul, rousettus, JORAPAVI, eng55, marhowie has marked this note useful
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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 165 W: 2 N: 428] (1678)
  • [2008-07-07 4:18]

Hi Ulla,

Excellent composition of the damsefly,I like it a lot,both pictures, are sharp and show all details clearly,well done and TFS,

Siggi

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  • PaulH Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 978 W: 23 N: 2700] (9900)
  • [2008-07-07 4:22]

Hi Ulla,
excellent POV has you a very good background here. Great details and colours, well done!Paul

hello ulla,
very nice capture, the composition is pleasing and the sharpness is exellent, precise dof,
tfs & regards
pankaj

Hi Ulla,
Very good close-up of this beautiful Azure Bluet. Good POV and composition, sharp details, nice BG and colours.
TFS
Pekka

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 818 W: 4 N: 2026] (9534)
  • [2008-07-07 5:15]

Hello Ulla, Congratulations on posting this beauty. Just simply awesome. You can see the fella eating the leaf. Superb sharpness. Ganesh

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  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2793 W: 75 N: 7806] (26099)
  • [2008-07-07 5:26]

Haha, Ulla, 'less active' ? Try to tell this to small insect which is in damselfly's mouth :-) Composition is clear, simply and beautifull. Colours and light are also very good.

Hello Ulla,
very beautiful shot with great pov and composition,excellent sharpness and lighting,
well done,
tfs

Just a tad off the Wedgwood Blue....but closer to what we call a 'baby blue'. A fine colour, my favorite...and well seen on this damsel. Yesterday I followed two of the fly's around a quarter patch of my yard...They led me into quite the exercise program but they never landed and I went in circles clicking into the air. It was a comedy to be seen!
Bob

Hallo Ulla
These insects amaze me time and time again. It always looks as if they are holding on for dear life. A stunning close-up with great clarity and detail. The colour of this damselfly is really spectacular and although I like the metallic coloured one's this one has a special attraction to the eye. Sorry for shorter than usual comment. Time and the rat race is chasing me.
Best regards.
Anna

Hi Ulla
Crystal clear image with fine detail and wonderful color
tfs jon

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1179 W: 0 N: 4496] (13406)
  • [2008-07-07 9:16]

Hi Ulla

A great shot - excellent detail and isolation of the damselfly - lovely colours too.

Well seen and captured.

James

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1658 W: 8 N: 4248] (13845)
  • [2008-07-07 10:12]

Hi Ulla,

This might be common where you are but he is beautiful with that marvelous shade of blue. Excellent colors, details and composition. I love the triangle formed by the damselfly and the leaves.

Jane

The background is perfect to display the simplicity of plant and fly, a stunningly beautiful composition, tfs.. regards ha

Hello Ulla,

Nice capture from these Damselfly.
I think it is the same as my and not the Azure bluet.
Good light and beutiful colours and BG.

Gert

Hi Ulla, elegant damselfly with fine details and splendid sharpness, perfect focus and fantastic colors, very well done, ciao Silvio

Hello Ulla
MAgnifique demoiselle, trčs beaux détails et belles couleurs, avec un BG qui met le tout en valeur.
Bravo et au revoir...JP

Hello Ulla
I have taken many dragon and damselfly species. especially damsels hard to capture with a nice shot to me. usually exposure not enough for mine. But you capture them with a great macro-shot as like this. Superb colors and great focus and details. POV and composition also very nice. BG nicely contrasting its blue. Thanks for sharing. best wishes
Ahmet

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 903 W: 5 N: 2354] (8806)
  • [2008-07-07 16:28]

Hi,just marking no time,excellent pic,be back tomorrow,Luciano

Sorry!My computer is acting up on me again, this time I think it's got some virus!
Great shot!
Goldy

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3398 W: 144 N: 5764] (17088)
  • [2008-07-08 0:34]

Azure Bluet - that's a pretty name for this pretty male damselfly, Ulla.
Your photo is awesome, considering how small it really is. Very good sharpness and colours. And focus is spot on
TFS
JAnice

Hola Ulla,
Preciosa la composición, excelente nitidez, bonito y natural color, agradable luz y el fondo de lujo. Saludos
José Ramón

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 349 W: 3 N: 375] (1115)
  • [2008-07-08 6:07]

Hi Ulla,
Very nice close up.I liked POV,colors,sharpness,simple BG and composition a lot.
Thanks for posting.

Excellent macro Ulla, and it's mealtime too!
Very good light, color, BG, DOF, POV, and dining details ;}
Well done!
Howard

Hello Ulla,
Excellent sharp-detailed photo in wonderful clear colours. Great composition, POV and blurred BG.
Regards,
Peter

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1559 W: 233 N: 5222] (18351)
  • [2008-07-08 13:55]

Nice shot of this pretty Damselfly :-)
Very good diagonal composition and parallel POV.
Superb DOF.
Good lighting.

Well done, Ulla!

Joe

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1673 W: 24 N: 4849] (15812)
  • [2008-07-15 3:49]

Hi Ulla,
Outstanding shot of this very beautiful damselfly with such lovely blue colour and sharp details. Fantastic balancing pose captured and the lighting is superbly handled. The Bg looks great. Excellent DOF, POV and composition. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

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