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Feb 17, 2015 04:04 | #1

A colleague brought in a container to work with a resident that he knew I would want to shoot.

The challenge was too great to try to do a focus stack - heck, it was constantly moving and I didn't want to get stung.
Nonetheless, I am pretty happy with the shots I got.
Here are three of the best

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bull ant 86

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bull ant 86

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bull ant 86

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Feb 17, 2015 05:03 | #2

Wow, impressive detail and grudging by the size of its mandibles I can see why you didn't want to take the risk of being bitten :twisted:

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Feb 17, 2015 12:33 | #4

great jaws on this ant! nice set!

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Feb 17, 2015 15:45 | #5

Bit of a beast this one! Nice.

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Feb 17, 2015 18:29 | #6

Nice set! awesome mandibles.

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Feb 17, 2015 22:08 | #7

Great captures. Impressive mandibles!

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Feb 18, 2015 00:32 | #8

Excellent captures !
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Feb 18, 2015 02:10 | #9

What lens?

Lens only, or tubes too?

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Feb 18, 2015 11:29 | #10

she would rule the whole UK ant world.

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Feb 20, 2015 05:30 as a reply to @ mdvaden's post | #11

Used the 100mm for the full body shot and the MPE65 for the head closeup

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Feb 20, 2015 13:48 | #12

Great queen bull ant. Love the mandibles on her!

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Feb 25, 2015 18:42 | #13

Fantastic shots.

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Feb 26, 2015 04:31 | #14

Great shots Paul, especially #1!

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