This shot was taken through a microscope at approximately 30X magnification. The subject is a hungry fire ant trying his best to maneuver a grain of raw sugar back to his nest. You've heard the phrase "Trying to herd cats"? Try getting a fire ant to stand still under a microscope for a shot.
Post production included cropping, sharpening, and brightening.
Disclaimer: American Humane’s Film & Television Unit was unable to directly supervise the animal action due to limited resources and/or scheduling conflicts; however, the production complied with all requirements established by American Humane. No animals were harmed during this photo shoot.
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Great macro close-up. I never knew what a grain of sugar looked like so close. From the ant perspective, I can see why they like it so much. It's pure beauty.
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