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I guess ants are always working, little troopers that they are. I
hate 'em - turn your back for five minutes and they want to take
over your house. Eternal vigilance is the only defence.

As an observation - this one has a hairy arse. Given the ants'
legendary lack of individuality, I assume that they all do.

**Speechless**
Thats an amazing shot!! I want Macro lens now!

Greg, nice image

Great image, what lens were you using?

Bob.

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Very impressive Greg!

Greg - great macro shot. If the ant had been aware of your stealth photographic methodology he might have wipe his arse

what kind of ant is that? love the clarity in this shot. I really want whatever lens you've used here.

Sharp shot Greg! Extra sharp! Nice depth of field as well on such a tight shot
Jethro

Wow!
How the hell did you get it to stand still long enough?

Incredible shot!

Not a very polite ant though, it does need to shave its ar@e before going out in public

Tony

great shot mate. Only suggest id make is to try and get a side on profile .. i find it more dramatic than from above. (one i did : http://davidsonimagery.com/gallery/imag ... e/DSC_6981 )
in terms of the capture though, awesome! carrying a fair load there !

Thanks for the comments.

The lens is the Nikkor 105 micro - really a great lens. Hand held using manual focus, and the SB800 to keep the shutter speed up.

Taken at Wattle Park very near our place, there was a largish bullant nest, and they were carrying stuff out and generally being very industrious.

darb, not much chance to get a side shot, in fact it was hard enough getting this one! But I agree that a side shot would be worthwhile, maybe next time.