Black Carpenter Ant
Jul 10, 2023 09:20:32 #
I found this black carpenter ant, along with hoards of others, while replacing boards on the porch. I have several preserved ants, however, a fresh specimen always makes the best specimen.
This is a focused stacked session staged with a Nikon 5X Measuring Microscope objective as the optic for the camera and diffused LED lighting for the illumination.
This is a focused stacked session staged with a Nikon 5X Measuring Microscope objective as the optic for the camera and diffused LED lighting for the illumination.
Jul 10, 2023 11:42:24 #
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Jul 10, 2023 17:17:52 #
Very nice! An image like this might work well in grey-scale. ...
Jul 10, 2023 18:04:11 #
Mark Sturtevant wrote:
Very nice! An image like this might work well in grey-scale. ...
Thanks, Mark. Your suggestion is my command.
Jul 10, 2023 18:59:42 #
Jul 10, 2023 19:16:06 #
Mark Sturtevant wrote:
Yikes! That is now a much scarier face! 😀
Mark, yes indeed it is! The little buggers can pinch too!
Jul 11, 2023 05:58:39 #
sippyjug104 wrote:
I found this black carpenter ant, along with hoards of others, while replacing boards on the porch. I have several preserved ants, however, a fresh specimen always makes the best specimen.
This is a focused stacked session staged with a Nikon 5X Measuring Microscope objective as the optic for the camera and diffused LED lighting for the illumination.
This is a focused stacked session staged with a Nikon 5X Measuring Microscope objective as the optic for the camera and diffused LED lighting for the illumination.
Cool image!!!
Ugly SOB
Jul 11, 2023 08:59:03 #
Manglesphoto wrote:
Cool image!!!
Ugly SOB
Ugly SOB
Thanks, Manglesphoto. I am thankful that they are only a few millimeters in size.
Jul 11, 2023 14:06:43 #
Of all of your photos that I've admired, this is my favorite. You set the bar very high, my friend. I prefer the color.
Jul 11, 2023 19:16:24 #
LeeinNC wrote:
Of all of your photos that I've admired, this is my favorite. You set the bar very high, my friend. I prefer the color.
Lee, thanks ever so much for viewing and for the reply.
Jul 12, 2023 06:19:41 #
Grays work well. This ant is saying "ya, wattaya going ta do about it?" The defiant jaw line and gritted teeth speak strong words.
Jul 12, 2023 09:10:05 #
dpullum wrote:
Grays work well. This ant is saying "ya, wattaya going ta do about it?" The defiant jaw line and gritted teeth speak strong words.
Dpullum, It amuses me that ants have cooperated socially in their societies for hundreds of millions of years, and humans around the world as a species can't go a day without conflict.
Jul 12, 2023 11:51:18 #
sippyjug104 wrote:
I found this black carpenter ant, along with hoards of others, while replacing boards on the porch. I have several preserved ants, however, a fresh specimen always makes the best specimen.
This is a focused stacked session staged with a Nikon 5X Measuring Microscope objective as the optic for the camera and diffused LED lighting for the illumination.
This is a focused stacked session staged with a Nikon 5X Measuring Microscope objective as the optic for the camera and diffused LED lighting for the illumination.
What an awesome shot, would make for a nice Sci-Fi character.
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