Ant in Dandelion flower.

[Trent Watts]

It has been so cold here that very few insects are about for me to photograph. I spent some time lying on my belly in among the dandelions and discovered one flower with a tiny ant running among the petals. I'm still looking for an ID from BugGuide.

 

[AlanLichty]

Reaching new lows looking for compositions? Hard to get much lower than laying on the ground

Really nice macro shots with some amazing details.

 

[Trent Watts]

When your desperate your desperate!!
Thanks Alan.

 

[Michael13]

Now that's dedication to craft! Either that's a giant ant or you're closer than 1:1.

 

[Trent Watts]

Now that's dedication to craft! Either that's a giant ant or you're closer than 1:1.

Thanks Michael. Yeah it was probably over 1:1. A flash and a diffuser and lots of shutter presses help.

 

[JimFox]

Wow!!! These are first class Trent! Love how you worked these and the effort you went to.

 

[Trent Watts]

Wow!!! These are first class Trent! Love how you worked these and the effort you went to.

Thanks Jim.

 

[Douglas Sherman]

Excellent, Trent.

 

[Trent Watts]

Excellent, Trent.

Thanks so much Douglas.

 

[Jon Bev]

Rather frightening at that magnification, well spotted

 

[Rick Nantais]

It has been so cold here that very few insects are about for me to photograph. I spent some time lying on my belly in among the dandelions and discovered one flower with a tiny ant running among the petals. I'm still looking for an ID from BugGuide.

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Magnifique !

 

[Trent Watts]

Rather frightening at that magnification, well spotted

Appreciate your comment Jon.

 

[Trent Watts]

Magnifique !

Merci Rick.