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Red Wiggler Worm
Red Wiggler Worm
JMart


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Camera: Nikon D80
Lens: Tamron SP AF 90mm f/2.8 Di for Nikon
Date: Mar 19, 2008
Galleries: Animals, Macro
Date Uploaded: Mar 19, 2008

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Comments: 7
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 Worms for the compost pile just arrived. This is one. Perhaps I should have given it a shower, but this is more natural :)

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 03/21/2008 08:13:28 PM
I like seeing the differences in both varieties of worms Good shot.
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 03/21/2008 07:28:19 PM
Like the way this little guy wiggles through the shot on the diagonal. You're right, the dirt gives him a more natural feel!
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 03/20/2008 07:48:39 PM
A worm is a worm, never seen a clean one. To be honest, never seen one on a clean background. Looks a little unnatural. I support your composting idea. All our natural stuff is eaten by all kind of dirty looking creatures, but they're doing a great job!
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 03/20/2008 12:21:15 PM
Originally posted by agrimace:
Why do you import worms for the compost pile? Nice shot.


The worms (red wigglers) are specialized for the paper and food waste we want to compost. The dew-worms, ordinary worms from the soil, are not good for composting. Since the red wigglers are only common in places like manuer and composting piles it's just easier to have some sent to us to jump start the compost pile.

For more information if you're interested there are many online resources such as this one:
//www.cityfarmer.org/wormcomp61.html
 03/19/2008 11:22:04 PM
The white paper towel was a good choice for BG because of the light reflected back into the subject. Is there something special about this worm that would make it worthwhile to relocate it to your compost pile, or do you live somewhere that has few or no worms in the ground?
I also like the dirt particles on it to give more interest to the shot.
Let's go fishing!
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 03/19/2008 09:59:16 PM
Why do you import worms for the compost pile? Nice shot.
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 03/19/2008 06:52:18 PM
Gotta love worms. My turtle sure does. ;)

Nice shot - good detail. I like the dirt on him/her too.
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