I've tried taking ant pictures with my digital camera. Even though it's got a great macro lens, it's impossible. The shutter lag is so long, the quick little suckers are long gone before the shutter trips. I've got lots of empty frames to show for my effort.

Part of my difficulty is probably that I take pictures along ant trails. The ants are on a mission then, and they go very fast. You need a fast shutter speed, and a responsive shutter.

I was sort of disappointed that no one commented on my bumblebee pic. I guess it just wasn't small enough to qualify for the Close Up thread. Sigh.

Actually, I completely missed your bee because of Kagen's dupe -- sorry about that! He looks like a mean bastard, one that would chase you around the yard and divebomb. Did you take any hell from him for getting so close?

I think it's beautiful Elspode..I love how well the detail on its wings came out.

great...now the original works. sorry EL

I realize this isn't a Kitsune-caliber photo, but it looked so much like a cross between Tess the dog and Superbaton's cat that I had to post it.

I was speechless. :blush:

Whoa. Those are some striking eyes! Very nice!

...and what do you mean "Kitsune-caliber"? Am I doing something to come across as a photo-snob?

yes... :unsure:

(on a side note...this forum has an emoticon for everything i could possibley need)

No! No, no.... just that your photos are really really good.:thumb:

woah those eyes are great!

and that bumble bee is so ......close.Did you take that?

haha not too close but cute. Grannys back yard :)

are those Two Knomes trying to climb down from that burned out tree ?? ;)

knomes?? or gnomes....?

ZippyT has a different relationship with letters than many, but he gets things done. He is a Marine.