Preoccupied with Peonies (can be viewed larger)

Had these ants not been 'preoccupied' with my neighbor's peonies

(beautiful large bushes), I'm sure they would have carried our driveway

away by now. (I handheld the camera, and these studious creatures

barely stay still for less than 'seconds'. I didn't think I'd manage to

capture any of them very clear, but the one on the left must have been

obliging) comments welcome w/thanks.

I concur with you, taking shots of bees for me is hard enough,the little buggers wont stay still,Great shot Gail...

Also I love Peonies, but in a different manner! Hahaha! Nice, my dear friend!

you've taken a familiar genre of photography and added a unique editing effect to help showcase your creative style. That alone deserves kudos Gail. Sure one could suggest more sharpness in the shot would help enhance it, but what you HAVE added is your mark, and thats what it's all about. well done on another great image

Great job, although I find bees far more easy to capture a photo of. Ants on the other hand are near imposible so good on you. And you still (within the .00001 of a second) managed to get deep colors great focus and a good composition.

I love bugs!

I like colors contrast here and this subject,have a nice day.

un buen macro, y una excelente presentación. Saludos

Very impressive macro of great light and details, wishing you all of the best y friend.

Always busy... Nice shot!

Beautiful and impressive. Best regards.

A very nice shot indeed!  Perhaps the ants sensed Your presence and relaxed.

Nice presentation too!

Nice capture Gail. I like the fact that you managed to get two in the frame.  Well composed and processed. My best, Jim

very good work...congrats

Gail, This is excellent. Love the color. The black ants stands out agains the green leaf. The DOF is excellent. Looks like you had at least one source of light on the left. Another nice thing is the ants do not leave hard shadows on the leaf. Love the creative framing too.

Cheers

Arnav

Beautiful macro, lovely colors and composition.

Best regards.

Alberto

Excellent composition and presentation.........Regards Kawan

I Love the colours and composition of this one, however I am deeply suspicious that you have cheated and used hair spray to glue the ants in place! : - )  just kiddin .......but how did you manage to get the little busy things to stay still? Oh and one more thing I always know when you have framed one of your images just right, ......I simply don't notice the frame, as with this one, in fact I had to remind myself to check it out.

Nice work Gail!

Regards

Alf

Excellent work Gail, not an easy subject to do.

Beautiful work, very nicely composed, Gail!

Thankyou so much for visiting, your support and friendship through this medium of Photography and PN.  It has been a pleasure to come to know you better just by your comments and the wonderful Portfolio you present, most sincerely, Gail

As your Portfolio inspries, as does your comments on my images. My thanks to you for taking the time out of your busy day to 'speak' to me.  Most sincerely, Gail

Following your progress in your Portfolio has been a great pleasure for me.  Always intersted in art and graphics, I am an 'infant' at learning it all, and it's blending into 'multi media'.  But I always have your photos to look at to inspire and edlucate.  Thankyou for  your friendship here on PN, this media where we are allowed to converse and learn, and inspire. Thankyou for your support and encouraging words. You make life here, 'civilized'.  Sincerely, Gail

Thankyou so much for taking some time to visit and share your thoughts about this image.  I should have probably had a UV filter on my lens as the day was just 'scorching'. The sun was shining full on the flowers and ants.  It was an excellent exercise in my 'continual' lessons on how to operate my camera.  (and I have much to learn).  Your comments were very encouraging....My appreciation for your support, sincerely, Gail.

It is people such as you that make my time here on PN a wonderful 'escape'.  I learn, am encouraged, and am blessed to have you to support me on my 'journey'.  Thankyou Radu. Most sincerely,  Gail

Manythanks for your visit and kind words. They are appreciated very much.