BELINDA GROVER PHOTOGRAPHY

STOPS ALONG THE WAY

THE ANT AND THE PEONY

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In June when the peonies begin to bud the ants arrive in droves. The buds secrete a sap that attracts the ants. Once the flowers bloom the ants disappear with no harm done to the plants. I had my 105mm the day I took this photo, I had hoped for some flower shots and got a “twofer” instead!

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  1. Eliza Waters's avatar
    Eliza Waters
    October 16, 2018 at 9:26 pm

    Fabulous detail, Belinda!

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    Jet Eliot
    October 16, 2018 at 12:04 pm

    You can even see a little glistening of the sap on the peony head. I really like this photo a lot, Belinda. There’s something real AND surreal about it.

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    AYR
    October 15, 2018 at 11:30 pm

    What a great shot

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    Ellen Jennings
    October 15, 2018 at 6:43 pm

    Very nice detail and conjures up the promise of the grand bloom to come.

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    Karen Bradshaw
    October 15, 2018 at 9:31 am

    Nature is so amazing and beautiful. Great shot 💖

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    Reed Andariese
    October 15, 2018 at 7:32 am

    Very Nice Belinda! Love the detail of the subject ant and the background softness behind it!

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    Carrie Staples
    October 15, 2018 at 7:13 am

    Thanks for every detail.

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    Anne
    October 15, 2018 at 6:07 am

    This is a great shot!

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    Indira
    October 15, 2018 at 1:29 am

    Excellent close-up image!

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    TinyJeremy
    October 15, 2018 at 1:27 am

    Great shot

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