We will tear U apart....


Posted by Darren5907 on Mon Jun 22, 2020 12:25 pm

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Saw a bunch of weaver ants locked in on some hapless fly.

1/200, f11, 60D, Sigma 50mm, Diffused flash ETTL +2/3, freehand.

Hope u like the view and comments welcomed.

https://flic.kr/p/2jeiQ5R1280-pix-ants_4D_0467 by Darren, on Flickr

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by Ranger on Mon Jun 22, 2020 3:40 pm
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Brilliant
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by E.J. Peiker on Mon Jun 22, 2020 9:45 pm
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Oh wow!!!
 

by Tom Whelan on Mon Jun 22, 2020 10:08 pm
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Amazing image, super design/composition.
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by Yun Gao on Mon Jun 22, 2020 10:52 pm
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Wonderful action and story! Great composition and background. I like your title too. Congrats on the editor’s pick.
 

by kostas nianiopoulos on Mon Jun 22, 2020 11:08 pm
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this is a very great capture i love , good framin and i love the flash light !!
 

by Darren5907 on Tue Jun 23, 2020 4:42 am
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Thanks all for the comments. The bugs world is both beautiful and brutal.

So honoured to be recognised by the editors. :)
 

by Cynthia Crawford on Tue Jun 23, 2020 5:03 am
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Well done- captured an unusual moment with great clarity and interest. Congratulations!
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by Carol Clarke on Tue Jun 23, 2020 7:44 am
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Wonderful image, Darren! Well done!

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by Darren5907 on Tue Jun 23, 2020 9:52 am
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Thanks Cynthia and Carol. :)
 

by david fletcher on Tue Jun 23, 2020 11:29 am
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WOW! Striking image Darren. Congrats
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by Darren5907 on Wed Jun 24, 2020 9:11 am
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Thanks David. :)
 

by Eia on Wed Jun 24, 2020 4:58 pm
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Wow....symmetry with the ants.
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by Darren5907 on Wed Jun 24, 2020 11:17 pm
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Eia wrote:Wow....symmetry with the ants.

Thanks Anna. The ants are very instinctive in their teamwork and know how to arrange themselves to get the job done. 
 

by Kari Post on Mon Jun 29, 2020 10:14 am
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This is incredible. The detail is just fantastic! You absolutely nailed every aspect of this photo.
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by John Labrenz on Tue Jun 30, 2020 11:15 pm
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so cool!
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by Darren5907 on Thu Jul 02, 2020 6:35 am
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Thanks Kari and John. Ants are pretty common but they can show fascinating behaviours.:)
 

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