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Aphid Farming II

© Carol L. Fowler

Aphid Farming II

Uploaded: April 23, 2010 20:00:43

Description

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

Comments

Sherran Andersen level-classic April 23, 2010

Yikes... great capture but not sure I'd want to get that close. #1261988

Barbara Waldoch April 24, 2010

Terrific capture, Carol! #8565756

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe April 24, 2010

This is superb, Carol. Amazing details and image. #8565928

Ron McEwan April 24, 2010

It is like being in another world for sure. This is one terrific macro Carol. #8565944

Michelle Alton April 24, 2010

UnbeLIEVable capture, work and description. It's a masterpiece! #8565970

Carol Eade level-addict April 24, 2010

Incredible detail and interesting description, Carol! #8566162

Val Feldman level-deluxe 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! #8566276

Jack 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. #8566357

Debra 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 #8566784

John Connolly April 24, 2010

WOW! What brilliant macro work Carol! The detail here is phenomenal, and thanks for the story! #8566987

David Guzman April 24, 2010

Outstanding and brilliant image! #8567263

Julianne Bradford April 24, 2010

Now that's a macro with a story telling subject Carol. Great detail and fabulous work! #8567523

Daniella Puente April 25, 2010

Fantastic macro! #8568972

Patrick Rouzes level-classic April 25, 2010

Amazing detail, clarity, tones & dof here! Super job here, Carol! #8569181

Marty 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. #8570606

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic April 26, 2010

Great close up shot. Very cool. #8571724

Karen Celella April 27, 2010

Amazing macro with incredible details Carol!! (Even though it's a little creepy. lol) #8573426

frank 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.
Have a wonderful day my friend, take care, enjoy. #8574370

Carol L. Fowler April 28, 2010

Thanks everyone! I will be on the lookout for this scene again this summer. #8577235

Rona 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! #8577419

Liz blahh April 29, 2010

Awesome macro! #8577444

Renata Gusciora April 29, 2010

Wow!Incredible macro,Carol! #8577862

Nick Lagos May 15, 2010

I hope this gets the rewards it deserves Carol.... #8612911

Nancy (Peaches) Harker May 24, 2010

WHOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
HUGE CONGRATS on your AWSOME finalist best of luck in the next round!!! #8632936

Carol Flisak level-classic May 24, 2010

What an exquisit macro image, Carol! Congrats on your Finalist... well deserved! #8633231

Rona L. Schwarz May 24, 2010

CONGRATULATIONS on this truly outstanding macro FINALIST, Carol, and good luck in the next round! #8633254

Jack Ryan May 24, 2010

Congratulations, Carol...a very deserving finalist!!! #8633281

Kelly S. Cavanaugh May 24, 2010

Congratulations, Carol! Excellent macro! #8633286

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic May 24, 2010

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o) #8634636

Phyllis H. Burchett May 24, 2010

AMAZING, Congrats on your finalist! #8635625

Amy M. Wilson May 24, 2010

Congratulations on your fantastic Finalist, Carol!! #8636089

Ron McEwan May 24, 2010

You sure did rake in the silver for April Carol, congratulations on a job very well done. #8636312

Val Feldman level-deluxe 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 #8636844

Sam Britt May 24, 2010

Congratulations, Carol! Amazing details. #8637018

Melissa G. Meiselman May 24, 2010

Big congratulations on this stunning finalist!!! Simply beautiful!! #8637219

Marcel J. Fernandez May 24, 2010

Double Congratulations, Carol! #8637506

ROLAN NARMAN May 24, 2010

Huge congrats on all your gorgeous finalists Carol! #8637563

Liz blahh May 24, 2010

Congrats on your awesome finalist! #8637599

Stefania Barbier level-classic May 24, 2010

congratulations on your lovely finalist!!! #8637966

Mary K. Robison May 25, 2010

Superb capture, Carol! (And the description of their relationship was fascinating.)
CONGRATULATIONS on its selection as a finalist, and best of luck to you next level up! #8638483

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe May 25, 2010

Amazing - Congrats Carol on your Finalist!! Jeff #8639112

Barbara Waldoch May 25, 2010

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Carol! #8639167

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic 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! #8641406

May 25, 2010

What an amazing world you've captured! #8641699

MELODIE C. ROBERTS May 25, 2010

I came across a similar site a few years ago and read about this
Awesome capture Carol
Congratulations #8641728

Sherran Andersen level-classic May 25, 2010

I'm not surprised this is a finalist. Well done. #8642184

Kathy Salerni level-classic May 25, 2010

Huge congrats on this great finalist image, Carol! #8642625

Husain Akhtar May 28, 2010

Big congratulations on this super finalist! #8649991

Debra R. Harder May 31, 2010

I knew we'd see these little guys again! Simply brilliant, Carol! Huge congratulations on your OUTSTANDING finalist! Deb #8654999

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