Watering The Ants ...

[MarkB1]

Here in Oz the ant is in charge of turning the earth, as in other places it is the worm. That’s how it looks to me. Everywhere I look there are ants, always on the move, busy, busy, busy. They are better built for working the dry soil, with a little help from the occasional rain.

There are so many kinds of ant I have lost track, as if I was ever so inclined. Here are a few I invited to stop for a picture, by placing a drop of sugar-water along their path.











This nocturnal ant handicapped by a dented head.

[Pete]

Cheers

Pete

[Alan]

Stunning as always. Beautiful light and detail.

Amazing how a dented head doesn't seem to faze the last one too much

[Spearmint]

WOW, stunning shots Mark. The detail is amazing!

[Isac]

You give us all a very close and detailed look into the structure and makeup of these miniature creatures and I'm sure it is greatly appreciated by all who see your work. Your passion shines through in your brilliant photos and they are worthy of the highest praise and accolades that surely come your way - Thanks for your stunning photos. Cheers.

[MarkB1]

Thanks for your comments all, appreciated ... :-)

[Ironwood]

Wow Mark, this latest set is one of your best. The detail in those shots is amazing.
Inspiring to say the least, thanks for showing them.

[eaglem]

Excellent detail as per your usual standard. They are fascinating creatures when you see them so close up.

[bill jolley]

My goodness these are unbelievable

[MarkB1]

Thanks for comments all, appreciated. It helps they are on the passion-fruit vine, up off the ground, and occupied drinking so I can manipulate the leaf for background - mostly.