What a great macro - so crisp, and such wonderful colors too.
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This is a bud of ruby, a Spring delight as it opens up in warm month of May. The ant is an interloper, but he adds to the frame quite well. As always, a great capture!
Lucy and Lily are positively adorable, and so happy when Grandma visits! They pose so well...
Wow, Carletta, magnificent macro shots! I remember we used to have peonies in our yard when I was a kid. The ants like the buds a lot! Happy Ruby Tuesday! :)
Soon you will be enjoying the wonderful aroma of peonies!
ReplyDeleteThe first picture is a wonderful macro of the ant. I look forward to seeing pictures of the peony when it blooms.
ReplyDeleteCarletta how do you do it my friend? This is just gorgeous. :) How I would love to see this in person :) Simply stunning :)
ReplyDeleteStunning..... my dad grew Peonies... my mum loved them... your picture bought back a few memories :O)
ReplyDeleteOh, I think these are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great macro - so crisp, and such wonderful colors too.
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Perfection!
ReplyDeleteThese are just beautiful, Carletta!
ReplyDeleteYou get such great shots!
I have a MYM post up and -maybe-I can come up with a Ruby Tuesday, also!
BTW- so happy to see you back!!
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The first one looks almost like a teen tiny cabbage. Happy Tuesday!
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great macro. the first shot is absolutely stunning.
ReplyDeleteThis is a bud of ruby, a Spring delight as it opens up in warm month of May. The ant is an interloper, but he adds to the frame quite well. As always, a great capture!
ReplyDeleteLucy and Lily are positively adorable, and so happy when Grandma visits! They pose so well...
Starting to bloom. I am waiting mine too. Happy RT!
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Just beautiful!!!!
ReplyDeletewow!
ReplyDeletewho knew an ant could be made to look so beautiful
I really think these photos are amazing
Very nice! My first ever peony bush is at that same stage. I can hardly wait to see the bloom! Happy RT!
ReplyDeleteI wonder why ants love peonies... And oh, my dog chelsea love eating my penies blooms huhuh.. Great shots!
ReplyDeleteI will love to see what a full bloom peony looks like and it the ant has ruin it.
ReplyDeleteOh, your lovely photos bring back childhood memories of my mother's peonies.
ReplyDeletewonderful macro photos. a definite talent.
ReplyDeleteMy Ruby Redness
Has the peony opened to full bloom yet? They're so pretty.
ReplyDeleteMy Ruby Tuesday. I do hope to see you drop by for a visit with me today.
Wow, Carletta, magnificent macro shots! I remember we used to have peonies in our yard when I was a kid. The ants like the buds a lot! Happy Ruby Tuesday! :)
ReplyDeleteYour spring flowers may be mostly gone, but this peony appears to be just starting! The second shot is lovely, so full of promise!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the visit!
Beautiful shots. The title makes me want it to be a children's book, with the further adventures of the ant!
ReplyDeleteReally nice macro...and just a hint of the glorious red to come.
ReplyDeletewow superb macro shots Carletta :) nicely done!
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Really nice shots Carletta!!!
ReplyDeleteExcellent shots! Peonies always seem to have ants on them. They must be extra sweet.
ReplyDeleteI love peonies. And wherethere are peonies there are ants.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful macros Carletta - will enjoy seeing that peony in bloom...
ReplyDeleteLovely shots, Carletta! We do like our ants with our peonies. :) Hope you are feeling much better!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots. I love peonies. Can't wait to see them in bloom. How are you feeling? Better, I hope.
ReplyDeleteSuch a good shot with the ant! Yours came out so clear. My ant was blurry. I had to resort to trickery to get a decent shot.
ReplyDeleteWOW!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely wonderful macro shots, Carletta!
ReplyDeleteHappy belated Ruby Tuesday ;-)
I never would have known what kind of flower that is.