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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27 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 31, 2008 at 11:38 PM

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

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  2. George TownboyMay 31, 2008 at 11:42 PM

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

    Think they kissed and made up?

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  3. RobertMay 31, 2008 at 11:48 PM

    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).

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  4. Misty DawnSMay 31, 2008 at 11:52 PM

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

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  5. ratmammyMay 31, 2008 at 11:59 PM

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

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  6. sandysharesJune 1, 2008 at 12:08 AM

    so clever I loved it sandy

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  7. MelliJune 1, 2008 at 12:30 AM

    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!

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  8. IndraniJune 1, 2008 at 12:39 AM

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

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  9. ShellyJune 1, 2008 at 12:42 AM

    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!

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  10. AnonymousJune 1, 2008 at 3:15 AM

    Very nice ant-pics!

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  11. This Is My Blog - fishing guyJune 1, 2008 at 5:30 AM

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

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  12. imacJune 1, 2008 at 6:01 AM

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

    Thanks for visiting my blog and your kind comments.

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  13. DebbieJune 1, 2008 at 8:08 AM

    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!

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  14. AishaJune 1, 2008 at 9:13 AM

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

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  15. AnonymousJune 1, 2008 at 10:22 AM

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

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  16. MicheleJune 1, 2008 at 11:13 AM

    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

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  17. DianneJune 1, 2008 at 1:37 PM

    Incredible series of photos and then the music as well.

    great work!!

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  18. Janice ThomsonJune 1, 2008 at 1:53 PM

    Excellent shots Carletta! - loved the storyline too :)

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  19. AnonymousJune 1, 2008 at 2:04 PM

    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,

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  20. ShannonWJune 1, 2008 at 2:10 PM

    Totally awesome photos. Who won? hehe

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  21. julianaJune 1, 2008 at 3:52 PM

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

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  22. AnonymousJune 1, 2008 at 4:34 PM

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

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  23. Dr.JohnJune 1, 2008 at 5:02 PM

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

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  24. maryt/theteachJune 1, 2008 at 6:52 PM

    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

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  25. TaraJune 1, 2008 at 7:09 PM

    Carletta

    I loved watching these ants battle it out! Cute!

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  26. dotJune 1, 2008 at 9:49 PM

    A really great post! Enjoyed it.

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  27. TomJune 4, 2008 at 2:59 AM

    Love the ants... a fine capture.

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