…as judged by an utterly impartial panel of one here at Myrmecos Blog. These are photographs that caught my eye and my imagination over the past year. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.
Globular Springtail, by Brian Valentine
Horsefly, by Igor Siwanowicz
Angry Queen, by Piotr Naskrecki
Bee in Natural Light, by Dalantech
Tenhave Woods, by Rick Lieder
Painted Grasshopper, by Mundo Poco
Dragonfly, by Necip Perver
Untitled, by Martin Amm
Gotcha!, by Marsel van Oosten
Alex
Sorry the photo of the year to me is Lonely its just brilliant its got everything.
The photos you have selected are very good but they just cannot match it.
Thanks, Alex. I’m honored to be included on your list, especially with an ant.
The photograph was taken during a cold spring rain amid much silent cursing. I’m glad I persevered.
I like the springtail!
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Gotcha! was cool!
Friday Ark #222…
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Great stuff!
I may be wrong, but the painted grasshopper is a lubber. The Photo is much better than one I took in Arizona.
Great photos.
Great pics yaar, no comments.