“ Ant on a Peony ”
Peonies are one of the first summer flowers. They are so very showy with lots and lots of petals.

But peonies also come with ants. Ants love the nectar, which is a plus for them, and the peonies benefit because the ants protect the peony from other insects.

It's such an ...
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  • Lynne Rapson Edited a year ago

    I love the filled frame and the fact that the ant is captured on the darkest part of the flower.

    I love the filled frame and the fact that the ant is captured on the darkest part of the flower.

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  • Debra Jones Edited a year ago

    Love this, great macro shot. Peonies are one of my favorites too.

    Love this, great macro shot. Peonies are one of my favorites too.

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  • Barb Stutson Edited a year ago

    Great minds think alike. Lovely closeup of the peony and ant. Nice focus, composition and colors. Ours are still only buds. I have read that the ants help the blooms… more

    Great minds think alike. Lovely closeup of the peony and ant. Nice focus, composition and colors. Ours are still only buds. I have read that the ants help the blooms open.

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  • Susan Nelson Edited a year ago

    Funny, in my 'favorites', two peonies and Ants were back to back. Lovely focus. beautiful colors

    Funny, in my 'favorites', two peonies and Ants were back to back. Lovely focus. beautiful colors

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