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dalantech — Carpenter Blowing a Bubble by-nc-nd

Published: 2012-08-10 16:27:43 +0000 UTC; Views: 4090; Favourites: 115; Downloads: 0
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Description I've seen this behavior in flies, but this is the first time I've seen an ant blow a bubble. The prevailing theory is that they are trying to aerate their stomach contents so beneficial bacteria can break the food down faster.

Tech Specs: Canon 1D Mark III (F13, 1/250, ISO 100) + a Canon MPE-65mm macro lens (@ 4x) with an 81A warming filter + a diffused MT-24EX.
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Comments: 27

TheFunnySpider [2014-09-01 23:11:58 +0000 UTC]

Stunning shot with wonderful details

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dalantech In reply to TheFunnySpider [2014-09-02 06:53:59 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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TheFunnySpider In reply to dalantech [2014-09-02 10:00:33 +0000 UTC]

You are welcome

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BrunoCHATARD [2014-08-20 08:58:32 +0000 UTC]

Great shot again. Technically mastered but not only. I do like the colors and the true emotion that photo inspires.

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dalantech In reply to BrunoCHATARD [2014-08-20 15:54:44 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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breadconnoisseur [2014-07-13 14:34:40 +0000 UTC]

How do you make these : O

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dalantech In reply to breadconnoisseur [2014-07-13 14:43:47 +0000 UTC]

With a camera

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breadconnoisseur In reply to dalantech [2014-07-13 16:19:03 +0000 UTC]

lol xD

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Bojkovski [2012-08-13 11:58:28 +0000 UTC]

great details
excellent work

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dalantech In reply to Bojkovski [2012-08-17 14:18:09 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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Bojkovski In reply to dalantech [2012-08-21 07:58:47 +0000 UTC]

np

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xXgabby-louXx [2012-08-11 22:59:39 +0000 UTC]

This shot is amazing. *Is in love*

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dalantech In reply to xXgabby-louXx [2012-08-12 07:16:33 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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xXgabby-louXx In reply to dalantech [2012-08-12 10:29:56 +0000 UTC]

Welcome

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JoergJohannMueller [2012-08-11 22:26:18 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful capture!

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dalantech In reply to JoergJohannMueller [2012-08-12 07:16:03 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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JoergJohannMueller In reply to dalantech [2012-08-12 08:56:26 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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Samulipe [2012-08-10 20:18:18 +0000 UTC]

Loving the detail where the antennas begin. Great job!

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dalantech In reply to Samulipe [2012-08-10 20:40:24 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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JJenkins0517 [2012-08-10 17:34:33 +0000 UTC]

Great shot!!! Very nice detail!

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dalantech In reply to JJenkins0517 [2012-08-10 18:16:45 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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JJenkins0517 In reply to dalantech [2012-08-10 20:54:03 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome... : )

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hazelrebecca [2012-08-10 16:29:08 +0000 UTC]

Spectacular capture!

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dalantech In reply to hazelrebecca [2012-08-10 17:22:30 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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vw1956 [2012-08-10 16:28:18 +0000 UTC]

Perfect...

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dalantech In reply to vw1956 [2012-08-10 17:22:15 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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vw1956 In reply to dalantech [2012-08-10 17:33:46 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure!!!

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