Aphid Farming II [Contest Finalists April 2010]
Uploaded: April 23, 2010 20:00:43
4/23/10, macro. I posted another capture of this moment awhile ago. Not for the squeamish! Ants herd aphids for their honeydew and secrete hormones to prohibit aphid wing formation, or bite off the wings to prevent them from flying off. But aphids are protected from predators, like ladybugs, by the ants. (100mm 2.8f lens with 1.4X extension tube)
Exif: F Number: 25, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/200 seconds, Flash: fired, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 100.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Sherran Andersen April 23, 2010
Yikes... great capture but not sure I'd want to get that close. #1261988Barbara Waldoch April 24, 2010
Terrific capture, Carol! #8565756Tammy M. Anderson April 24, 2010
This is superb, Carol. Amazing details and image. #8565928Ron McEwan April 24, 2010
It is like being in another world for sure. This is one terrific macro Carol. #8565944Michelle Alton April 24, 2010
UnbeLIEVable capture, work and description. It's a masterpiece! #8565970Carol Eade April 24, 2010
Incredible detail and interesting description, Carol! #8566162Val Feldman April 24, 2010
The perfect symbiotic relationship! So cool, Carol, with just amazing details...love the fella rearing up - looks like "The Ant that Ate Tokyo"... Incredible macro - clan will give lotsa thumbs up on this one...Excellent work! #8566276Jack Ryan April 24, 2010
A unique and very interesting photo subject...and what an excellent image of it!!! Great work...plus interesting background info...very well done as always. #8566357Debra R. Harder April 24, 2010
WOW...Holy Cow, Carol! This is absolutely brilliant! Amazing macro with exceptional details and clarity. A winner all the way...and a FAV! Deb #8566784John Connolly April 24, 2010
WOW! What brilliant macro work Carol! The detail here is phenomenal, and thanks for the story! #8566987David Guzman April 24, 2010
Outstanding and brilliant image! #8567263Julianne Bradford April 24, 2010
Now that's a macro with a story telling subject Carol. Great detail and fabulous work! #8567523Daniella Puente April 25, 2010
Fantastic macro! #8568972Patrick Rouzes April 25, 2010
Amazing detail, clarity, tones & dof here! Super job here, Carol! #8569181Marty Straub April 26, 2010
What seems especially telling in this photo is the behavior of the last aphid on the right FOLLOWING the ant. An amazing look at this farm, Carol, and beautiful work all around. #8570606Randy D. Dinkins April 26, 2010
Great close up shot. Very cool. #8571724Karen Celella April 27, 2010
Amazing macro with incredible details Carol!! (Even though it's a little creepy. lol) #8573426frank w. degenhardt April 27, 2010
Carol- This goes beyound any description of what the macro world is all about. It is the reason I am saving my pennies,need lots of them, to buy a good quality macro lens. I can only hope that when I do get it, I can get even remotely close to a scene like this. This belongs in science books, it really should be published. It is astonishing the way you capture the action, that ant raised up is so symbolic of their world. This one will be in my favorites as I am so impressed with the quality and action of the shot. Added to that is the story of what the picture is all about. It is a fasinating read. A winner in every way.Carol L. Fowler April 28, 2010
Thanks everyone! I will be on the lookout for this scene again this summer. #8577235Rona L. Schwarz April 28, 2010
Yuk...but what an amazing macro capture! I can't believe you got this close. Fantastic detail and clarity. Beautiful work! #8577419Liz blahh April 29, 2010
Awesome macro! #8577444Renata Gusciora April 29, 2010
Wow!Incredible macro,Carol! #8577862Nick Lagos May 15, 2010
I hope this gets the rewards it deserves Carol.... #8612911Nancy (Peaches) Harker May 24, 2010
WHOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOCarol Flisak May 24, 2010
What an exquisit macro image, Carol! Congrats on your Finalist... well deserved! #8633231Rona L. Schwarz May 24, 2010
CONGRATULATIONS on this truly outstanding macro FINALIST, Carol, and good luck in the next round! #8633254Jack Ryan May 24, 2010
Congratulations, Carol...a very deserving finalist!!! #8633281Kelly S. Cavanaugh May 24, 2010
Congratulations, Carol! Excellent macro! #8633286Nancyj E. Hovey May 24, 2010
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N SPhyllis H. Burchett May 24, 2010
AMAZING, Congrats on your finalist! #8635625Amy M. Wilson May 24, 2010
Congratulations on your fantastic Finalist, Carol!! #8636089Ron McEwan May 24, 2010
You sure did rake in the silver for April Carol, congratulations on a job very well done. #8636312Val Feldman May 24, 2010
It was sure a crowd pleaser here - glad the judges thought so, too! WTG, TN Gal...Congrats to you and all the best in the upcoming round! ~Val #8636844Sam Britt May 24, 2010
Congratulations, Carol! Amazing details. #8637018Melissa G. Meiselman May 24, 2010
Big congratulations on this stunning finalist!!! Simply beautiful!! #8637219Marcel J. Fernandez May 24, 2010
Double Congratulations, Carol! #8637506ROLAN NARMAN May 24, 2010
Huge congrats on all your gorgeous finalists Carol! #8637563Liz blahh May 24, 2010
Congrats on your awesome finalist! #8637599Stefania Barbier May 24, 2010
congratulations on your lovely finalist!!! #8637966Mary K. Robison May 25, 2010
Superb capture, Carol! (And the description of their relationship was fascinating.)Jeff Robinson May 25, 2010
Amazing - Congrats Carol on your Finalist!! Jeff #8639112Barbara Waldoch May 25, 2010
Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Carol! #8639167Usman M. Bajwa May 25, 2010
Outstanding color, details and clarity, Wow. CONGRATZ on the FINALIST Award!!UB. #8640351
Karen Celella May 25, 2010
Congratulations on your fantastic finalist Carol! #8641406MELODIE C. ROBERTS May 25, 2010
I came across a similar site a few years ago and read about thisSherran Andersen May 25, 2010
I'm not surprised this is a finalist. Well done. #8642184Kathy Salerni May 25, 2010
Huge congrats on this great finalist image, Carol! #8642625Husain Akhtar May 28, 2010
Big congratulations on this super finalist! #8649991Debra R. Harder May 31, 2010
I knew we'd see these little guys again! Simply brilliant, Carol! Huge congratulations on your OUTSTANDING finalist! Deb #8654999Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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