Thursday, April 22, 2010

I had no idea ants were so shiny...

While photographing this tiny flower, an ant popped into view. I had no idea they were so shiny....

...from the soft, velvety plushness of the Red Velvet Mite in the previous post, to the sleek, shiny, smooth-as-glass finish on this ant, macro photography lets you see things you had no idea were there.

...don't worry, even though I'm loving the hidden beauty I can find with the macro lens, I'm not going to go all bug on you...

...but for crying out loud, that little face is cute.
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22 comments:

  1. RoyApril 22, 2010 at 9:59 AM

    Nice shots! You're getting the hang of it, I see.

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  2. Sarah KnightApril 22, 2010 at 10:10 AM

    interesting : )

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  3. JeniApril 22, 2010 at 11:52 AM

    Wow!!! I've never looked that closely at an ant before.

    Great macro's Kelly!

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  4. TeriApril 22, 2010 at 12:06 PM

    Wow, what interesting images you are getting with that camera!!!

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  5. Dawn FineApril 22, 2010 at 12:29 PM

    So cool! I love macro1

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  6. Laure FerlitaApril 22, 2010 at 2:27 PM

    I have to say I was looking at all the blues and other colors reflected on his/her shiny little body! Way cool!

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  7. Wanda.....April 22, 2010 at 2:47 PM

    He looks like he's been dipped in honey, with that glow!

    ♥...Wanda

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  8. AnonymousApril 22, 2010 at 4:39 PM

    Great photography I agree the blue sure shows off the Ant

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  9. Carmen García LoresApril 22, 2010 at 5:11 PM

    Magnificent photos and explendido blog. Congratulations. A greeting

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  10. DaveApril 22, 2010 at 6:28 PM

    Ants...hmmm...I'm in the mood for a picnic now!

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  11. MontanagirlApril 22, 2010 at 6:50 PM

    Nice pics! Macro sure allows one to see little things "so big". lol

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  12. RoyApril 22, 2010 at 6:56 PM

    Speaking of ants...

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  13. UnknownApril 22, 2010 at 7:15 PM

    Another Andy Warhol! Ants as Art!

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  14. GinnymoApril 22, 2010 at 8:48 PM

    I love your Macro shots Kelly. It's so neat to see these bugs up close like that.

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  15. KynaApril 22, 2010 at 9:00 PM

    Oh jeez...the pic I posted tonight was of a lizard EATING a cute little cricket in my garden :( I'm sorry lol. Now I feel bad :P

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  16. Alan PulleyApril 22, 2010 at 9:25 PM

    Very cool photos Kelly!

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  17. ElaineApril 23, 2010 at 3:03 AM

    Beautiful macro! The combo of the ant and the lovely blue flower is supurb. You couldn't have found a better background for the ant.

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  18. Greener BangaloreApril 23, 2010 at 5:00 AM

    Lovely as usual Kelly.....These Ant snaps suddenly reminds me something....in which you commented loooong back..... :)you can re-visit here Kelly... :)

    http://bangalorea2z.blogspot.com/2009/05/asato-ma-sadgamaya-tamaso-ma.html

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  19. JayneApril 23, 2010 at 7:17 AM

    LOVE that last shot! Bravo Kelly!

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  20. KellyApril 23, 2010 at 7:31 AM

    ...thanks, everyone! He was a fun little fellow to watch, and I love the purples that blend in the background. Did you check out the link Roy left? It takes you to a great "ant" video!

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  21. Hilke BrederApril 26, 2010 at 7:54 AM

    Kelly, I am just catching up with your posts. Terrific photo of the ant! I am a big fan of ants - as long as they don't crawl over me, but they are fascinating insects!

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  22. MaryApril 26, 2010 at 11:01 PM

    Interesting views of them with the water-color like flowers behind. Cool!

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