Thursday, October 13, 2011

Very, very large ants


These giant ants are part of the "Big Bugs" exhibit at the Desert Botanical Garden that I told you all about two weeks ago.  After I took this shot I wondered if the passengers of that jet could see these creatures crawling down the hill. They might get a little concerned about the bug situation in Arizona.
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  1. brattcatOctober 13, 2011 at 3:50 AM

    these ants have reached sci-fi stature.

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  2. Regina KOctober 13, 2011 at 4:33 AM

    Those passengers have heard of the different types of bugs and vegetation in the desert.

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  3. KathyOctober 13, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    They certainly look like giants.

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  4. RandyOctober 13, 2011 at 6:12 AM

    Sure make that jet look small. Nice one.

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  5. MagpieOctober 13, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    I can really tell how huge they are because of how they dwarf the saguaros! How do you move something that large into place without disturbing the vegetation?

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  6. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comOctober 13, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    Perhaps the Desert Botanical Garden's next art exhibit will be space aliens.

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  7. PerthDailyPhotoOctober 13, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    I like the way you've composed this shot Sharon, it really does look like something out of a science fiction movie.

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  8. TeresaOctober 13, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    It looks like the setting for an Alfred Hitchcock movie!
    Great capture.

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  9. AnonymousOctober 13, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    That's an interesting question. I am flying out later this month. I'll have to be on the look out for them!

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  10. RedPatOctober 13, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    It reminds me of an old movie with horrible killer ants - can't remember the title.
    I missed that sculpture in Liverpool - only had 1 day there and didn't know about it. There should be a "Rough Guide of Art" series of travel books.

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  11. JudyOctober 13, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Oh yes, this looks like a horror movie to me! Yikes! But fun too, I think. I like the way you captured the plane in the picture.

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  12. LowellOctober 13, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    I'm concerned about the bug situation in Arizona just looking at this picture. Sure hope they can't reproduce...metal bugs would be hard to kill.

    Super shot; great composition! Really gives a sense of scale...and the airplane provides the finishing touch!

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  13. glendaOctober 13, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    Great photo.They are a little creepy. I will finally see some of these on Fri. at the plant sale.

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  14. KarlOctober 13, 2011 at 11:45 PM

    Impressive shot Sharon!

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  15. ThérèseOctober 14, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    Perfect setting for a science fiction movie!

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  16. UnknownOctober 15, 2011 at 3:58 AM

    A Sci Fi movie?! :-) Fantastic!

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  17. john (johneskey.com)October 15, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    This is my favorite one so far.

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  18. Steve ReedOctober 17, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    These are great!

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