In the Pines

10 January 2013 20 Comments Home » Insects etc.

The prettiest ant that I ever did see,
she wears the coming sunset like a robe,
dancing away the years
like motes in a sunbeam.


The prettiest ant wears the coming sunset like a robe

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Eastern black carpenter ant | Camponotus pennsylvanicus

20 Comments »

  • Mats on 500px said:

    Great shot. :)

  • Nadk on 500px said:

    Awesome shot!

  • Björn on 500px said:

    Nice Shot!!!

  • Sofie on G+ said:

    How very beautiful!! Love this photo and the text!!

  • Martha said:

    Reminds me of the sentinel ant in the first photo we have of your series. Another beautiful shot.

  • Martha on Facebook said:

    Don’t know if I like the prose or the photo best.

  • Virgil on G+ said:

    Good shot and DOF.

  • Diane said:

    Dipping lower, last ray, she turns into it, every detail of her body defined,moment is poetic.

  • Rick said:

    Too fast for me to keep up, Diane.

  • Ray on G+ said:

    Outstanding shot.

  • Vince on G+ said:

    Interesting composition!

  • Marilou on G+ said:

    Excellent as always! Beautiful ant and leaf silhouettes and splendid tones!

  • Daily Depth Of Field on G+ said:

    Interesting composition and great depth of field shot.

  • Dusty on G+ said:

    Splendid shot – and wonderful words.

  • Marie on G+ said:

    Great shot! It defies the law of gravity as well. ;-)

  • Marie on G+ said:

    Such astonishing movement.

  • Moe said:

    Fantastic shot!

  • Mandy on G+ said:

    Beautiful shot!

  • Martin on 500px said:

    Great photo, wonderful composition!

  • S on 500px said:

    A big fan of your work, Rick – considering i just discovered you via Tamron’s website!

    I am wondering if you used 90mm or 180mm lens in this shot?

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