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Published: 2012-08-06 14:37:53 +0000 UTC; Views: 14582; Favourites: 671; Downloads: 0
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Description I put down some honey to bait these Carpenter Ants and in this scene one of them is sharing the sweet stuff with another one (as well as information about where to find it). The tricky part about shooting this species is that it reacts to the flash, so I only get one frame.

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: 169

cheezeEGGSTREEME In reply to ??? [2021-06-14 00:57:13 +0000 UTC]

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Whetsit-Tuya In reply to cheezeEGGSTREEME [2021-06-14 01:44:37 +0000 UTC]

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dalantech In reply to ??? [2021-06-07 20:56:10 +0000 UTC]

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Chibichiree [2014-09-02 00:23:11 +0000 UTC]

Overall

Vision

Originality

Technique

Impact


I must say that is is an amazing show of skill and dedication, You have taken the time to plan out and photograph an amazing scene with an creature so small and one that reacts to flash. I do believe that this is one of the best pieces Ive seen because of the stunning detail that is shown as well as the dedication to the photo, my one point that i do not like in this photo is something you could not control, it is how the feeler looks like it is floating in space, but in the end I give this photo a four and a half out of five. Thank you for sharing this piece of art with us.

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dalantech In reply to Chibichiree [2014-09-02 06:42:18 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the critique!

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Chibichiree In reply to dalantech [2014-09-02 19:35:42 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome I love your photos!

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dalantech In reply to Chibichiree [2014-09-02 19:56:49 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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JoeytheTailypo [2016-04-18 18:45:54 +0000 UTC]

Making baby's lol but it looks like thay are kissing

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dalantech In reply to JoeytheTailypo [2016-04-18 18:52:42 +0000 UTC]

Just sharing food.

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JoeytheTailypo In reply to dalantech [2016-04-18 20:06:45 +0000 UTC]

sorry my Friend sent that it makes me look stupid

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Libra-Heart [2016-03-17 08:39:41 +0000 UTC]

that's genial

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dalantech In reply to Libra-Heart [2016-03-17 18:34:52 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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Libra-Heart In reply to dalantech [2016-03-18 08:13:07 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure!

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trouto [2014-10-16 05:30:10 +0000 UTC]

Brilliant shot

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dalantech In reply to trouto [2014-10-16 06:12:41 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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OMGAlberto [2014-09-03 02:41:59 +0000 UTC]

Congrats on the DD friend. Well deserved. =]

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dalantech In reply to OMGAlberto [2014-09-03 03:15:22 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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docheli [2014-09-03 00:19:33 +0000 UTC]

that must take a lot of skill to capture.

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dalantech In reply to docheli [2014-09-03 03:14:53 +0000 UTC]

A lot of deleted attempts leading up to that one frame...

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Angie-Pictures [2014-09-02 18:50:55 +0000 UTC]

Amazing work! Congratulations on the DD!

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dalantech In reply to Angie-Pictures [2014-09-02 18:52:11 +0000 UTC]

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Angie-Pictures In reply to dalantech [2014-09-02 18:58:54 +0000 UTC]

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captivityisevil [2014-09-02 11:01:13 +0000 UTC]

Flagged as Spam

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dalantech In reply to captivityisevil [2014-09-02 11:36:56 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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princessanastasia434 [2014-09-02 10:55:44 +0000 UTC]

Flagged as Spam

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dalantech In reply to princessanastasia434 [2014-09-02 11:36:39 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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StayCalmCursory [2014-09-02 06:10:06 +0000 UTC]

They... are they both eating a bee?
Like, Lady and the Tramp style???

I swear, something in their mouths has legs... O.<

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dalantech In reply to StayCalmCursory [2014-09-02 06:47:17 +0000 UTC]

They have some really interesting mouth parts that are very similar to a wasp or hornet, but they are very difficult to photograph.

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gmsp123 [2014-09-02 04:19:12 +0000 UTC]

Makes me think of "lockjaw", which isn't really that surprising.

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dalantech In reply to gmsp123 [2014-09-02 06:48:21 +0000 UTC]

They only stay coupled like that for a few seconds.

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gmsp123 In reply to dalantech [2014-09-02 07:42:00 +0000 UTC]

...while the picture is forever. Bet you've heard plenty already, but your high precision photography is eye candy to all of us.

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dalantech In reply to gmsp123 [2014-09-02 08:20:59 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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xdansmithx [2014-09-02 03:53:07 +0000 UTC]

The subject and great focus make for a very interesting photo. Nicely done!

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dalantech In reply to xdansmithx [2014-09-02 06:48:38 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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tigerofthewest8 [2014-09-02 02:20:22 +0000 UTC]

There making out 

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dalantech In reply to tigerofthewest8 [2014-09-02 06:49:08 +0000 UTC]

Nope, but it looks like it hense the title

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tigerofthewest8 In reply to dalantech [2014-09-02 07:19:36 +0000 UTC]

Ha!

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3laughingladies [2014-09-02 01:58:44 +0000 UTC]

This is absolutely amazing! I hope you enter it in all of the nature mags competitions, like Birds and Blooms. It would win for sure. Well deserved DD!!!!!

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dalantech In reply to 3laughingladies [2014-09-02 06:49:27 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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3laughingladies In reply to dalantech [2014-09-05 23:13:30 +0000 UTC]

Glad to!

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Chibichiree [2014-09-02 00:17:35 +0000 UTC]

Thats amazing

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dalantech In reply to Chibichiree [2014-09-02 06:50:02 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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Zodtra [2014-09-02 00:03:39 +0000 UTC]

O.O wow!

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dalantech In reply to Zodtra [2014-09-02 06:50:19 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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CAPTAIN-CHETO [2014-09-02 00:01:17 +0000 UTC]

Kiss me

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dalantech In reply to CAPTAIN-CHETO [2014-09-02 06:50:48 +0000 UTC]

Sorry, I'm married

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charcoalfeather [2014-09-01 23:47:08 +0000 UTC]

This is probably the most detailed shot of ants I've ever seen. This is great! Must have really been a memorable moment when you shot this.

Congrats on the DD!

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dalantech In reply to charcoalfeather [2014-09-02 06:51:28 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

Lots and lots of practice, and deleted attempts, to get that one frame...

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isagonj [2014-09-01 23:41:16 +0000 UTC]

Daaaaaawww

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dalantech In reply to isagonj [2014-09-02 06:51:46 +0000 UTC]

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