Formica ruginodis

[Logical Fallacy]

Disturbed an ant nest while rooting about for stuff to photograph on a very windy and grey afternoon. Still trying to get used to the John Hallmen-esque diffuser, so not quite up to my usual efforts I don't think.

Red ant - Myrmica ruginodis by markhortonphotography, on Flickr

Red ant - Myrmica ruginodis by markhortonphotography, on Flickr

Red ant - Myrmica ruginodis by markhortonphotography, on Flickr

Got some nice news yday, 4 images through to final round judging for WPY2015.

 

[Tintin124]

Fantastic set mate... a little underexposed but all the detail is there which is brilliant... least they were more concerned about the babies than you.

And massive congrats on the 4 shots for the final round... would be surprised if any of those don't win.

 

[Graham]

1st shot for me, I do like the head shot altho I am partial to a rear end too
Congrats and fingers crossed for you Mark

 

[ChrisA]

Agree with above - the first shot is great, fine detail and nice pose and behaviour shot.

 

[Neil Burnell]

Great shots Mark, 1st one is a belter!

 

[G.K.Jnr.]

Really nice set of images Mark, with some fine detail, composition, colour, and exposure.

"Congrats on your latest achievement".

George.

 

[Paul Iddon]

Great shots and well done m8.

Paul.

 

[Logical Fallacy]

Cheers guys.

This was taken at the same time. 6 images stacked.

Oniscus asellus by markhortonphotography, on Flickr

 

[Neil Burnell]

Really good stack Mark, was it zerene? I think i'm going to have to bite the bullet and purchase zerene after watching a few tutorial vids it looks excellent. I wasn't impressed at first when i used it but didn't fully understand the features it had.

 

[Logical Fallacy]

Cheers Neil.

Yes, that's with Zerene.

 

[mattd85]

Nice set!! Btw I've sent you a friend req on facebook