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Carpenter Ant

Carpenter Ant

13 total reviews 
Comment from Envision


I wonder if this guy is a black headed sugar ant. His body shape and the red coloring with the black head make me think that but I am in no way an insect expert! This guy is interesting looking. The red is such a lovely deep shade in this shot.

 Comment Written 11-Jul-2019


reply by the author on 18-Jul-2019
    I'm still not sure what kind f ant this is but I SO appreciate your trying to help. Thanks for the Great Review!
Comment from Shadow catcher


It's a scary ,BIG ant! I noticed the reflection right off,this one is very well focused,a great diagonal image. It looks like it would be rather'juicy' if stepped on. I would really hate to see one that is supersized like your great photo. The very best in the contest with this photo!

 Comment Written 11-Jul-2019


reply by the author on 18-Jul-2019
    Thank you for your kind words about the image. For you to think this is the best in the contest means a lot!
Comment from GaliaG


nice capture of the ant, just pity it is almost lost on the busy and bright background

nice focus and angle of shot

good luck wit the contest and thanks for sharing


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 Comment Written 11-Jul-2019

Comment from nikman


A very nice entry into the competition posted here! Looks like the biggest ant I have ever seen! Your fine image is well composed, sharp with good exposure. Where in the world did you see that monster? Well done and good luck!

 Comment Written 11-Jul-2019


reply by the author on 11-Jul-2019
    He's not as big as in the photo. He was about 1/2", the biggest ant I've ever seen. The ant was also very plump too. I found him in Maine at my brother's cabin. They seemed to be everywhere. I don't think there was any place you could sit down in the grass without having one or several crawl on you. There were none inside the cabin though. Thanks for the wonderful review and wishes for the contest.
reply by nikman on 11-Jul-2019
    Very many thanks for clearing this up!
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan


This is a wonderful close-up shot of the ant! You have framed it well. The light and shadows, colours and the composition have worked out well. Good luck!


 Comment Written 11-Jul-2019


reply by the author on 11-Jul-2019
    Hi Seshadri, It was a chore trying to get a shot of the ant, but I finally succeeded! Thank you for the great review and contest wishes.
Comment from ArtistCharles


Nice macro shot of this citizen of the yard. Good sharp details showing the body structure, details and shape. Good color. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 10-Jul-2019


reply by the author on 11-Jul-2019
    Hi Charles, Thank you for the great review. This ant was new to me and I just had to get a shot of it!
Comment from Barbara L.


This is a great close up of this ant! The photo shows a lot of detail including the antennae and the tiny hairs on the back of it's body. The reflection is cool. I never would have imagined a reflection on an insects body. Great entry for the contest! Best of luck!

 Comment Written 10-Jul-2019


reply by the author on 11-Jul-2019
    I never thought I'd see a reflection on an insect either, but this ant certainly has one. Thank you for the great review and wishes for the contest!
Comment from Kelly Kiley


Wow!!! This is a awesome picture!!! I chased an ant around the yard!! They are fast!!! You have a great eye!!! And you are extremely talented!!!!

 Comment Written 10-Jul-2019


reply by the author on 11-Jul-2019
    Hi Kelly, I know what you mean about ants being fast. It's hard to believe they can move so fast! Thanks for the wonderful review. I'm glad you enjoyed the shot!
reply by Kelly Kiley on 12-Jul-2019
    Your very welcome!!
Comment from adriansart


Wow what a terrific looking macro shot , love the detail as well as that diagonal looking composition, superb camera work no matter how you look at it! Just imagine if these were this size we humans would not stand a chance! A great contest entry!

 Comment Written 10-Jul-2019


reply by the author on 10-Jul-2019
    It is kind of frightening isn't it! Thank you for the great review!
Comment from michiganmike


A very nice shot and a great entry into this contest. I like the composition and the very fine detail in the ant. A great setting and beautiful colors. Best of luck in the voting.

 Comment Written 10-Jul-2019


reply by the author on 10-Jul-2019
    When your subject is running around it's not easy getting a shot! I'm glad I got the shot and very pleased you enjoyed it. Thank you for the great review!