Ant vs. Hummer

[Mousetoescamper]

[Bernardo de La Paz]

1. Good photos. But I came here thinking it would be ant vs giant Hummer rubber tire. :) . . .nt

[Mousetoescamper]

4. That would be an inobserv-ant ant.

Thanks!

[BWdem4life]

9. Or maybe a giant ant carrying a Hummer in its pincers.

[Mousetoescamper]

13. A mut-ant? Sounds plausible to me.

[NJCher]

2. Delightful

I love how in the last pic he is so self satisfied.

[Mousetoescamper]

5. Thanks!

She’s terrifically territorial.

[Walleye]

3. Wonderful! I've seen my Hummers deal with ants sometimes they just hop over them

I haven’t seen any yesterday or the day before, so I’m pretty sure they have left. Boo-hoo. Great photos!

[Mousetoescamper]

6. They usually seem to ignore the ants and the ants seem oblivious.

I'd never before seen them face off.

Thanks!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

7. Wonderful group of photos! Love 'em all. Thank you!

[Mousetoescamper]

8. Thanks and you're welcome, CaliforniaPeggy!

Hat's off to you, beneficent moderator!

Your encouragement of others on DU--especially of those who may be reluctant to post their photos because they feel intimidated by the considerable skills of the professionals--is noticed and cherished. I don't need encouragement (I probably post too much) but appreciate thoughtful comments.

Best wishes for your continuing recovery!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

11. I can hardly say "Thank you" enough! Your generous words have bowled me over.

I know what it's like not to be encouraged and I do try to be different from that.

And in no way do you post too much! I love your work.

My recovery continues, however glacially. I will be glad to be done with this pain.

Thank you, once again!

[Duppers]

10. Some of you very clever DU photographers

Could go to work for NatGeo! 😁
Seriously.

What great pics of this little one. Thanks for posting.

[Mousetoescamper]

12. Thanks and you're welcome, Duppers!

I wouldn't be surprised to find that some of our photographers work or have worked for well-known outfits.

Hummingbirds aren't that difficult to photograph at a feeder. Once they're accustomed to your presence they'll provide many opportunities to get close. Mostly it takes patience and some time on your hands. Retirement helps.

[Grumpy Old Guy]

14. Great shots!

Congratulations!

[Mousetoescamper]

16. Thanks, Grumpy Old Guy!

[George McGovern]

15. These are remarkable photographs Mousetoescamper! What was your set-up?

Camera, lens, shutter speed, depth of field? Did you use a tripod?

Thanks!

[Mousetoescamper]

17. Thanks, George McGovern!

Canon EOS Rebel T3 with a 75-300 lens. Shutter speed 1/2000, f/5.6 and I used a tripod.