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ANT'S DELIGHT


ANT'S DELIGHT
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Copyright: Ram Thakur (ramthakur) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4316 W: 231 N: 14052] (56953)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-04-05
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D200, Sigma EX 105mm F2.8 DG Macro, 58mm UV
Exposure: f/6.3, 1/160 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-04-05 5:49
Viewed: 3829
Points: 36
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
ANT'S DELIGHT

Sincere apologies to Ulla for plagiarizing the caption to this picture from her post of yesterday.
The difference lies only in my use of the apostrophe with ant in the singular person :-).

Our little garden is a miniature ecological zone, especially in summers. The insects that inhabit it these days are house flies, flesh flies, hover flies, mosquitos, honey bees and quite a few other small sized insects of microscopic proportions.
I found a few very small sized black ants foraging on whatever few plants we have in this so-called garden and decided to do some macro work on them.
Here is the first picture I shot this morning.

Here is also a small general note on ants abstracted from Wikipedia:

'Ants are eusocial insects that belong to the same order as the wasps and bees. They are of particular interest because of their highly organized colonies or nests which sometimes consist of millions of individuals. Individuals are divided into infertile female workers and fertile males (drones) and females (queens). Colonies can occupy and use a wide area of land to support them. Ant colonies are sometimes described as superorganisms because the colony appears to operate as a single entity.

Ants have colonized almost every landmass on Earth. The only places lacking indigenous ant species are Antarctica, Greenland, Iceland, and the Hawaiian Islands. They can constitute up to 15 to 25% of the total animal biomass. Up to a third (33%) of the terrestrial animal biomass has been estimated to be made up of ants and termites.
There are about 11,880 known ant species, most of which are tropical.

Thanks for looking.
Janice, uleko, fiyo, jcoowanitwong, Argus, pablominto, cedryk, mikou, XOTAELE, eruyanik, SkyF, Adanac, anavazao, gannu has marked this note useful
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  • jmp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1659 W: 95 N: 2273] (8415)
  • [2007-04-05 6:15]

Hi Ram,
In this so degraded planet small areas still hold wild life though usually in miniature version. This close-up shows us a nice view with perfect focus on the subject and a really nice flower.
TFS, José M.

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3396 W: 172 N: 3310] (10940)
  • [2007-04-05 7:31]

Hello Ram,
I'm glad you liked my title!! ;-))
This is a very lovely and well-timed shot, as the ant was probably not long on that petal where it shows up so clearly! Beautiful colours and nicely contrasting background.
TFS and best wishes, Ulla

bonjour ram
un peu plus de profondeur est les petales de la premiere fleur auraient été tous dans le champs,mais les couleurs sont belles et la netteté bonne sur le coeur de la fleur et la fourmie.
bravo.
laurent

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  • fiyo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1053 W: 5 N: 3475] (15161)
  • [2007-04-05 9:15]

Hello Ram,
A wonderful macro from you again.Sharpness,details and blur BG is
excellent.Well done.TFS

Hello Ram,
A beautiful macro picture. I like the sharpness and color saturation of this picture. The way you composed this picture also excellent.
JC

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5038 W: 260 N: 15594] (50626)
  • [2007-04-05 11:19]

Hello Ram,
Nice capture of an ant near the curly swastika. The composition is just right and the sizing suitable for comparing it to the geranium flowers.
I find the variation on Ulla's title amusing.
TFS and keep well,
Ïvan

Hello Ram,
Good details and attractive colours!
The crisp-soft texture is amazing, and lifting the image above the average...
Well composed and the colour palette is nicely balanced!
Greetings,
Pablo -

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  • cedryk Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 967 W: 50 N: 1722] (5270)
  • [2007-04-05 13:46]

Hello Ram,
Beautiful picture. I like very much the contrasting colours of flowers and the background as well as this dim, gentle light. Wonderful composition and details too.
Very nice accompanying note.
The only thing I would change would be to frame it a bit more to the left to catch the whole flower.
Best greetings,
Michal

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  • mikou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 869 W: 68 N: 1479] (6093)
  • [2007-04-05 13:59]

Hi Ram.
I like colors of this picture, are really superb.And second thing are sharp details and very nice blurry BG.I'd wish to was whole and flower on left side.But it I talk of flowers and here's main subject ant,although?!?Yes, he is there :-)
Thanks for sharing,with greeting Milos.

Hi Ram, wonderful flowers composition with splendid colors, lovely presentation, great sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

If a man can think about beeing an ant like this one which foraging on that beautiful flower and surrounding, even that thought is enough to feel full enjoy and delight of the ant. Love the colours of the flower and texture!
Thank you Ram and have a nice night!
Ersin

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1273 W: 1 N: 6188] (21378)
  • [2007-04-05 23:33]

Hello Ram,
Very good camera work in this beautiful macro, thanks for sharing Ram.
Rick

lovey shot with nicely saturated colours, excellent composition, nice pov, good dof, lovely bg & beautiful framing,
overall a good macro shot,
tfs & regards
pankaj

Buenos detalles, luz y color fabulosos.
Una nota bastante completa Ram.
Un cordial saludo, JL.

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  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2234 W: 188 N: 1912] (8073)
  • [2007-04-06 8:11]

Hi Ram,
how much better can a ants life get than living in your garden, sound like a little paradise.
Wonderful shot, the colors are lovely and wonderful sharp details on your main character.
Very well composed with good over all sharpness TFS..Sky

Hello friend,
excllent work!
Great colors,POV, DOF, perfect details very crisp I really like this POV a lot!
Take care Ana:)

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 988 W: 4 N: 3277] (14761)
  • [2007-04-07 22:45]

Hello Ram Sir,
Wonderful positioning of the Ant in the entire frame. What I liked about the shot is the framing of the total flower. Sir wonderful job. I believe that you are coming to India Sir? When? We are all looking forward to meeting you in person and take a lot of guidance from you. Sincere wishes Ganesh

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  • RAP Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2524 W: 345 N: 2373] (7405)
  • [2007-04-12 15:08]

Bonita composición Ram con delicado punto de vista que permite apreciar la flor y su huésped dentro de una escena muy agradable.
Los bellos colores y la buena iluminación junto con el excelente trasfondo logrado colaboran con la estética de la presentación.
Personalmente y desconociendo el uso de tu lente, hubiese intentado la captura de mayor profundidad integrando dentro de la foco mayor superficie de las flores e incluyendo la totalidad de la flor de la izquierda que aparece ligeramente cortada.
Mis mejores saludos... Ricardo

Beautiful composition Ram with delicate point of view that allows to appreciate the flower and their guest into a very pleasant scene.
The nice colors and the good illumination together with the excellent achieved background collaborate with the aesthetics of the presentation.
Personally and ignoring the use of your lens, I had attempted the capture of more depth integrating inside the focus bigger surface of the flowers and including the entirety of the flower of the left that it appears lightly cut.
My best regards... Ricardo

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