Ant, Well 80%

[Space Face]

The place I got all my Macro shots today holds colonies of ants but I've never managed to get a decent shot of one as they scurry about so fast. Today was no exception and I clipped his butt off. Hey ho, the efforts will continue

 

[otherprof]

The place I got all my Macro shots today holds colonies of ants but I've never managed to get a decent shot of one as they scurry about so fast. Today was no exception and I clipped his butt off. Hey ho, the efforts will continue

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I like this a lot. The crop makes it look like he (she?) is entering the frame.

 

[Space Face]

The place I got all my Macro shots today holds colonies of ants but I've never managed to get a decent shot of one as they scurry about so fast. Today was no exception and I clipped his butt off. Hey ho, the efforts will continue

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I like this a lot. The crop makes it look like he (she?) is entering the frame.

You're too generous but I'll accept that. Thanks

 

[Overread]

For ants you want a lure of some kind. Either a natural one like if you find them tending to aphids on a leaf or harvesting from something or you can engineer one. Honey is popular (careful honey is a poison to bees if it comes from a different hive) but sugar water is also very popular. Basically a tiny drop can at least bring them somewhere where they will be static for a short while and give you an opportunity. Rotting fruit is another good natural option to lure them in.

 

[Jeff G]

I have never had luck getting a shot of an ant so I think this is exceptional!

 

[wannabe photog]

The place I got all my Macro shots today holds colonies of ants but I've never managed to get a decent shot of one as they scurry about so fast. Today was no exception and I clipped his butt off. Hey ho, the efforts will continue

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What likely caused the "brand" on the joint of the center leg?

 

[Space Face]

For ants you want a lure of some kind. Either a natural one like if you find them tending to aphids on a leaf or harvesting from something or you can engineer one. Honey is popular (careful honey is a poison to bees if it comes from a different hive) but sugar water is also very popular. Basically a tiny drop can at least bring them somewhere where they will be static for a short while and give you an opportunity. Rotting fruit is another good natural option to lure them in.

Thanks.

 

[Space Face]

The place I got all my Macro shots today holds colonies of ants but I've never managed to get a decent shot of one as they scurry about so fast. Today was no exception and I clipped his butt off. Hey ho, the efforts will continue

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What likely caused the "brand" on the joint of the center leg?

Reflection fro the flash perhaps.

 

[Space Face]

I have never had luck getting a shot of an ant so I think this is exceptional!

Thanks Jeff.

 

[K9Kirk]

Well, if you ask me it doesn't have to be perfect to be considered good or pleasing. I like it a lot and besides, I'm not an "ant butt man" anyway.

 

[Space Face]

Well, if you ask me it doesn't have to be perfect to be considered good or pleasing. I like it a lot and besides, I'm not an "ant butt man" anyway.

Me neither I suppose.

Cheers!