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dalantech ā€” Swapping Spit by-nc-nd

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

VasukiRaja In reply to ??? [2014-09-01 16:05:22 +0000 UTC]

Excellent work! Ā 

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dalantech In reply to VasukiRaja [2014-09-01 16:14:20 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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Laugh-Butts In reply to ??? [2014-09-01 16:02:30 +0000 UTC]

HOLY SHIT YOU USED QUITE THE CAMERA FOR THIS SHOT

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dalantech In reply to Laugh-Butts [2014-09-01 16:14:06 +0000 UTC]

...and a lot of practice, skill, technique, and a little luck

Takes a lot more than just the gear to take a shot like that one...

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Laugh-Butts In reply to dalantech [2014-09-01 16:45:38 +0000 UTC]

Yes, I can tell! Amazing work!

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dalantech In reply to Laugh-Butts [2014-09-01 16:46:43 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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LostGryphin In reply to ??? [2014-09-01 15:26:33 +0000 UTC]

Amazing shot

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dalantech In reply to LostGryphin [2014-09-01 15:35:47 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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iMariposa In reply to ??? [2014-09-01 14:45:48 +0000 UTC]

This is beautiful! You really deserve your DD! Congrats!

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dalantech In reply to iMariposa [2014-09-01 15:28:51 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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elelec In reply to ??? [2014-09-01 14:32:40 +0000 UTC]

Wow, you caught an amazing frame! I couldn't really see what ants where doing when feeding one another, so that's pretty helpful. Stunningly beautiful too

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dalantech In reply to elelec [2014-09-01 15:27:27 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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elelec In reply to dalantech [2014-09-01 15:31:41 +0000 UTC]

^^

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LockmanCapulet [2014-09-01 13:34:56 +0000 UTC]

Aw! What an incredible shot of an incredible moment!

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dalantech In reply to LockmanCapulet [2014-09-01 15:28:00 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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AgonizingSwordfish [2014-09-01 13:14:48 +0000 UTC]

Congratulations on the DD!

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dalantech In reply to AgonizingSwordfish [2014-09-01 13:26:37 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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AgonizingSwordfish In reply to dalantech [2014-09-02 01:11:00 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome

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BDStudio In reply to ??? [2014-09-01 13:04:23 +0000 UTC]

When i saw the picture i knew it was you, congrats on again a DD dalantech

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dalantech In reply to BDStudio [2014-09-01 13:26:23 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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TheGalleryOfEve In reply to ??? [2014-09-01 12:53:10 +0000 UTC]

Congratulations on your well-deserved DD!!!

Iā€™m very happy for you!!!

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dalantech In reply to TheGalleryOfEve [2014-09-01 13:04:23 +0000 UTC]

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TheGalleryOfEve In reply to dalantech [2014-09-01 13:17:12 +0000 UTC]

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NightsWarriors In reply to ??? [2014-09-01 11:54:26 +0000 UTC]

aw thats cute

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dalantech In reply to NightsWarriors [2014-09-01 12:11:51 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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NightsWarriors In reply to dalantech [2014-09-01 12:18:08 +0000 UTC]

NP

Also Congrats On the DD

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dalantech In reply to NightsWarriors [2014-09-01 13:04:02 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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NightsWarriors In reply to dalantech [2014-09-02 04:58:14 +0000 UTC]

NP

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Schneefuechsin In reply to ??? [2014-09-01 09:59:58 +0000 UTC]

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dalantech In reply to Schneefuechsin [2014-09-01 10:09:40 +0000 UTC]

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TheAncynt In reply to ??? [2014-09-01 09:07:32 +0000 UTC]

First thought they were fighting ^^

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dalantech In reply to TheAncynt [2014-09-01 09:43:58 +0000 UTC]

Easy to think that, but it's really just one ant sharing food with another ant from the same colony.

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TheAxelandx1 In reply to ??? [2014-09-01 08:48:13 +0000 UTC]

in a weird way it's actually preety adorble X3

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dalantech In reply to TheAxelandx1 [2014-09-01 08:55:06 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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monsterlord-18 In reply to ??? [2014-09-01 08:14:44 +0000 UTC]

i just had to.Ā 

"Next time on Death Battle, the Gi-Ants from Them vs..........." um................ for the life of me, those are the only giant movie ants i know.

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dalantech In reply to monsterlord-18 [2014-09-01 08:54:49 +0000 UTC]

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monsterlord-18 In reply to ??? [2014-09-01 08:13:28 +0000 UTC]

now that's a intense close-up. since they're so small, i always wonder how photographers like on National Geographic or Animal Planet even get such close-ups.

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dalantech In reply to monsterlord-18 [2014-09-01 08:54:28 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

I can tell you how I get them: Lots and lots of practice...

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monsterlord-18 In reply to dalantech [2014-09-01 09:06:05 +0000 UTC]

i can bet,

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Fyrisvellir In reply to ??? [2014-09-01 08:07:50 +0000 UTC]

Aww, ant kiss.

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dalantech In reply to Fyrisvellir [2014-09-01 08:53:52 +0000 UTC]

LOL

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myINQI In reply to ??? [2014-09-01 07:52:51 +0000 UTC]

Congratulations to the well deserved DD It's an amazing view!

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dalantech In reply to myINQI [2014-09-01 08:53:34 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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ThatAnnoyingRabbit In reply to ??? [2014-09-01 07:50:02 +0000 UTC]

Their bites a a pain>.<
But a beautiful shot! I love how good of a close up you
got without blurring or distorting the image! Bravo!

Congrats on your well deserved DD! I'm so happy for you! Ā 

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dalantech In reply to ThatAnnoyingRabbit [2014-09-01 08:53:23 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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Figit090 In reply to ??? [2014-09-01 07:35:44 +0000 UTC]

I'm surprised at the depth of field, nice capture!

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dalantech In reply to Figit090 [2014-09-01 08:52:52 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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Leucareth In reply to ??? [2012-08-12 11:32:42 +0000 UTC]

Very beautiful little aliens

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dalantech In reply to Leucareth [2012-08-17 14:17:55 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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malaugusto In reply to ??? [2012-08-12 11:16:31 +0000 UTC]

This lovely work has been featured here: Macro Spotlight Vol. 27 .
Looking forward to seeing more art from you at #devPREMIUM !

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