Just had an itch to do some macro stuff. These ants have to crawl around these buds and eat on the to get them to open up. I have no idea what the flowers are called, they were already here when we moved in. I find that all creatures can be beautiful, but I am guessing this will get slammed. I am also guessing some will not like the shallow DOF, but I do.
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I like the abstract quality of the composition - the red and green shapes created by the narrow DOF. I wish we could see more detail on your ant - so little of her is in focus and there is a lot of shine and glare.
I truly enjoy this photo :-) I love the contrast in colors, and the DOF on the ant is amazing!! There's so much detail and clarity. It really is a beautiful shot of something most people take for granted. Excellent job and one of my favs for this challenge!
... and missing part of a leg, it would seem. It's always quite hard to get beyond the sheer scientific interest in macros like this, so there is some immediate impact from that alone; i half-like the composition - certainly the graphic nature of the shot the bokeh, the red and green appeals, but I'm unconvinved, I think, of your precise choice of framing in your crop.
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