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8.00" x 7.00"
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2.00"
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0.88"
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13.50" x 12.50"
Damselfly Close Up Framed Print
by Brian Tada
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Damselfly Close Up framed print by Brian Tada. Bring your print to life with hundreds of different frame and mat combinations. Our framed prints are assembled, packaged, and shipped by our expert framing staff and delivered "ready to hang" with pre-attached hanging wire, mounting hooks, and nails.
Design Details
Here's looking at you :: A vivid dancer damselfly (Argia vivida) rests on top of a recycling receptacle in the front yard on a warm summer afternoon... more
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Artist's Description
Here's looking at you :: A vivid dancer damselfly (Argia vivida) rests on top of a recycling receptacle in the front yard on a warm summer afternoon in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Damselflies are beneficial insects belonging to the suborder Zygoptera in the order Odonata. According to the North Carolina State University entomology website, the name "Odonata" comes from the Greek word, "odonto-" meaning "tooth", referring to the strong teeth found on the mandibles of these carnivorous insects.
There are over 2,900 species of damselfies, and like dragonfies, they are found on every continent except Antarctica.
Although similar in appearance to dragonflies, they are smaller, have slimmer bodies and have weaker flight patterns than the stronger purposeful flight of the dragonfly. Damselflies generally fold their wings tightly together when at rest unlike dragonflies, which have all four of their wings outstretched both in flight and when resting.
Damselflies a...
About Brian Tada
Greetings, and thank you very much for your visit! My name is Brian Tada, an award winning photographer who creates unique, encouraging and inspiring art for you. God's peace and joy are prominent themes. Photography has been an incredible opportunity for me to explore the wonders of the Creator's magnificent artistry in nature. For the past 40 years, I have gone on an adventure which continues to this day ~ capturing images of amazing landscapes, plants and animals through the lens of documentation and creativity. From the days of working in the darkroom developing photos from film negatives and seeing black and white prints come to life ~ to the present day wonder of digital technology, it's been an awesome experience as I...
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Bernadette Krupa
Beautiful! V/L/F
Linda Goodman
Too cute. Great macro.
Sharon W
Ohh wow!! Super amazing macro! Well done Brian!!
Kay Brewer
Congratulations on your 2d place win in the The Eyes Are the Window To the Soul contest!
Gnu Attitude
Wonderful detailed work.
Kay Brewer
Outstanding! Voted your entry in the The Eyes Are the Window To the Soul contest. l/f
Shoal Hollingsworth
This is a magnificent damselfly image
Victoria Beasley
great Capture His eyes are so Big WOW !lf
Brian Tada replied:
They truly are! Thanks for commenting, Victoria!
Steve Gass
Awesome macro image Brian!
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you kindly, Steve!
Lynn Hopwood
Awesome image!
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you, Lynn!
Tania Stefania Katzouraki
It is a fantastic macro capture. I have never seen the eyes of an insect! It is looking at the camera, ready for photo shooting! L/F/Pinterest
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you very much for your kind words and promotion, Tania!
June Walker
Excellent close up. You captured its personality!
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you very much, June! They are intriguing insects for sure.
Sarah Irland
An amazing photograph, Brian! Thanks for sharing this so that we can all see the beautiful damselfly that you have captured!
Brian Tada replied:
Sarah, you are most welcome, and thank you for your kind words on this image!
Jurgen Lorenzen
Wonderful super close up macro of this beautiful Vivid Dancer damselfly, Brian!
Brian Tada replied:
Many thanks for your kind comment and identification of this damselfly, Jurgen! Greatly appreciated!
Christiane Schulze Art And Photography
Fantastic close up image with nice details Brian F/L
Brian Tada replied:
Christiane, kind thanks for your wonderful comment!
Carol Senske
F/L. Oh, what big eyes you have! LOL. Excellent capture.
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you very much, Carol!
Ann Skelton
Very cool Brian! l/f
Brian Tada replied:
Thanks very much, Ann! Damselflies are nifty creatures!
Shoal Hollingsworth
WOW, this is an absolutely stunning macro image, I love it
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you very much, Shoal!
Kim Tran
Wow... such an outstanding macro capture Brian, beautiful and adorable portrait! l/f
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you very much, Kim!
Laurie Search
Wow!! That's amazing, Brian!!! Really fantastic macro!! He looks so cute, lol!!! :)))vf
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you very much, Laurie! Fortunately, this little guy kept coming back to the same place, so got multiple opportunities to take its photo. God bless you!
Pamela Williams
What a wonderful capture of this precious little creature!
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you so much, Pamela! It really is a cutie. :-) God's magnificent creation.... Blessings!
Terri Waters
Outstanding detail
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you so much, Terri! Appreciate your comment!
Donna Kennedy
Re-visiting this cute little damselfly Brian, love the color and facial detail!...F/L/T
Brian Tada replied:
Hi Donna, thank you so much for the honor of your revisit, fave, like and Tweet, too! Massive blessings!
Brooks Garten Hauschild
Good thing your 'Damsel' doesn't seem to be in distress, Brian, lol. Great macro! Sharing your image in my 'Laughter's the Best Medicine' discussion thread, which will be open until voting is o-v-e-r. L/v.
Brian Tada replied:
Hi Brooks, so good to hear from you! Many thanks for the honor of your most kind and generous words and promotion! Am truly honored by your like/fave, thank you! God bless you and your artistry!
Deb Breton
What an amazing capture Brian - check out those EYES! WOW! l/f
Brian Tada replied:
Hi Deb, so kind of you to compliment this image with your beautiful words, thank you so much! Appreciate greatly your l/f support. Massive blessings!