Quite a different type of image than my usual DPC entry but it's good to experiment. My first go at an insect macro type shot. I noticed that my new 24-70 focuses pretty close and was walking past some dragon flies at the time so gave it a go. I'm pleased with it for a first try as i do like insect images. Maybe a bit over saturated and processed but i kind of like the green hue.
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I have an entry that experienced a similar fate- The Doc pointed out something in his comment that is worth noting and applies to your shot, as well.
As for my comments on this, I think you did well, but it's more just (as Louis noted) about the level the bar is set at here for these types of shots. The saturation is fine, colors vibrant but not insane. I'm unsure of if darkening the leaf a bit would improve or detract- on the one hand, the bright leaf makes the damselfly stand out better, but it also makes it more of a prominent element (Yo_Spiff was correct about the suborder ID on this- the easiest way to separate members of Odonata into dragonfly and damselfly is if they can fold their wings rearward).
Well done, but the voting crowd demands immaculate photos for macro.
ETA: It is surprising how close that lens focuses... the same is true of my 28-70. I've found mine takes VERY well to a 36mm extension ring, as well. Gives you 1:2 through a bit over 1:1 and is very useful. Just some food for thought.
In response to your request for comment, I have a feeling that successful insect macros need to be razor sharp, so sharp that your eyes bleed a bit, and also truly macro. I would personally categorize this as a close-up. It seems to me that the best macros rely on the gear (reversed lenses on telephotos and so on) and the technical post-processing (focus stacking).
The saturation is good in my view, not overly done. There are some truly horrendous jobs of saturation out there, and this isn't one of them. This actually feels restrained to me for the subject matter.
This is okay, but not fantastic, as far as bug macros go.
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