BELINDA GROVER PHOTOGRAPHY

STOPS ALONG THE WAY

ATOP THE PEONY

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A walk in my downtown neighbourhood is always interesting.  It’s a mix of old and new homes and apartments many of which have tiny gardens. Although most of the peonies are beginning to fade, this particular bush has not yet come into flower and I focused on this ant as it ran in circles. I increased the shutter speed enough to get it in focus.

28 thoughts on “ATOP THE PEONY

  1. Carrie Staples's avatar

    Stunning! Your camera sees better than my eye!

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  2. circadianreflections's avatar

    Wonderful macro Belinda! Outstanding clarity and focusing here.

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  3. Greta DH's avatar

    What an extremely sharp photograph and a good picture as well!

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  4. Eliza Waters's avatar

    Love the detail in this shot – ants are happy to oblige!

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  5. Tom's Nature-up-close Photography and Mindfulness Blog's avatar

    Great pic! I always see ants on these; must be plenty of nectar-like substance there for them! 🙂

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  6. George McNeill's avatar

    Great shot Belinda, insects are a great challenge.

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  7. tumbleweedstumbling's avatar

    Many plants actually secrete small amounts of sugary sweet liquid to attract ants because ants attack and drive off other insects that can be harmful to the plant. I don’t know if peonies are doing it too but I have seen ants on peonies so often I suspect they do.

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  8. Ellen Jennings's avatar

    Nice composition, Belinda!

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  9. John's avatar

    Fabulous macro! 👌🏻😎

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  10. blhphotoblog's avatar

    Nice capture, quick little critters.

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  11. Peter Hillman's avatar

    Lovely detailed capture, Belinda!

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  12. wordsfromanneli's avatar

    I didn’t know ants had hair on them. Your photo shows what I can’t even see on a live ant!
    Great photo!!

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  13. jennavivekulo's avatar

    Beautiful!

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