Saturday, May 31, 2008

From The Ground Up - Day Eight AND...
Camera-Critters Sunday

An Ant Story
The stems of the peony bush pushed up out of the ground.
Up the peony branch marched an ant to his destiny.
A second ant marched quietly behind unknowingly to meet his destiny atop the plump peony bud where the two would meet. From the ground up they came....

The Dualing Ants

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The From The Ground Up project is hosted by Jeremiah at My World in Pictures. To see other participants or to join in the fun click on over there - he'll be glad you came!

And for more Camera-Critters Sunday please check out Misty's Musings where her dogs keep her sane!!

27 comments:

Anonymous said...

That is so awesome and I am jealous beyond my ability to articulate!

George Townboy said...

Wow!! This is the MOST AWESOME post ever!! Amazing! You create magic here!

Think they kissed and made up?

Robert said...

I was hoping for the round by round commentary. Who won? Was it a knockout or by decision? I usually have my music turned down cause my office is next to Lily's room but I left it on tonight. PERFECT accompanyment to the images. Just great stuff today (as always).

Misty DawnS said...

This is a FANTASTIC post! I LOVE the story you created with the photos and words - absolutely wonderful!

ratmammy said...

wow! what an interesting story board! I am quite impressed.

sandyshares said...

so clever I loved it sandy

Melli said...

Well... besides being equally as jealous as Quilly... my friend, I would KILL to have enough time on my hands (and patience) to sit and wait for something like this to happen. This, I am discovering is KEY to being a GREAT photographer. Patience. I will never BE a GREAT photographer! You however are awesome!

Indrani said...

The Duel of the dualling ants. Amazing story with the pictures. Good close shots all of them, I loved following the story.

Shelly said...

I was admiring the photos, making a mental note to go out and check my peonies...and then the music came on, I laughed really hard. Oh my goodness girl, the pics are great but the music kicks it right to the top!

Anonymous said...

Very nice ant-pics!

This Is My Blog - fishing guy said...

Carletta: I love the pictures and what fitting music. You out did yourself today.

imac said...

Great story - also great blog you have - such beautiful photos and tales you tell.

Thanks for visiting my blog and your kind comments.

Debbie said...

Okay, you've out did yourself today and I am with Quilly! How friggin awesome is all of this? The ants, the song, all of it!

My mouth is still hanging open!

Aisha said...

Lol! This is funny! I really like it. Those ants are really cute. Great shots!

Anonymous said...

Excellent text and photos! I wonder what they were quarreling about? Awesome action shot.

Michele said...

Fantastic.... I find it so hard to get ants! They just move and move and move! Awesome... I'm gonna have to get lessons from you on Ant shooting! =)
Rocky Mountain Retreat

Dianne said...

Incredible series of photos and then the music as well.

great work!!

Janice Thomson said...

Excellent shots Carletta! - loved the storyline too :)

Anonymous said...

Hello Carletta,

This is the first time I visit your blog and I will come back! Your ant pictures are great! Especially the last one!

Greetings from Istanbul/Turkey,

ShannonW said...

Totally awesome photos. Who won? hehe

juliana said...

wow! duelling ants - this is awesome!
just love it...

Anonymous said...

terrific capture and the rocky theme only adds to the fun, nice touch. thanks for sharing!

Dr.John said...

You do take great pictures and the sound with them.
All i can say is Wow!

maryt/theteach said...

Carletta, fantastic! As I was looking at your photos the music started (theme from Rocky) and scared me and then I realized how well the music fit the pictures! Great! :D

Tara said...

Carletta

I loved watching these ants battle it out! Cute!

dot said...

A really great post! Enjoyed it.

Tom said...

Love the ants... a fine capture.