Comment from Shot1Foto
This is a relly great shot with lots of interest . You captured the texture and color of this plant well . Its a good POV that you used for this and the lighting and creativity are excellent . Thanks for sharing .

 Comment Written 19-Oct-2009

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reply by the author on 29-Oct-2009

Thank you, I appreciate your complimentary review very much. Sorry for the late response.

Comment from donkeyoatey
I like the shadows, the colors and the activity going on. The left side seems a little soft on focus, but my reason for deducting points, was the sharpening lines around the lowest ant. Maybe you could smooth them out. Donkeyoatey

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 Comment Written 19-Oct-2009

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reply by the author on 29-Oct-2009

Thank you so much for your review and the suggestions. I have to check on the original, especially for the sharpening lines. It is an older photo but I don't recall to have done any sharpening on it. I think I posted the original but I never do corrections on original files. But I sure have a look and will see what I can do.
Sorry for my late response.
[The big guy isn't an ant but some kind of an wasp like insect about a half inch in length.]

Comment from Eternal Beauty
oh my! This is not only a good photo but brave on your part... you had to get pretty close to them to get this shot.. good job! lori

 Comment Written 19-Oct-2009

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reply by the author on 29-Oct-2009

Thank you very much for your generous review. I wasn't brave it all. These guys aren't agressive. I live here for almost 14 years and they are always around but I never heard of anyone getting stung.
Sorry for my late response.

Comment from Dazzleme
this is an usual composition and it is displayed well. Your light is good for this and the focus is excellent. Nicely done with the presentation.

 Comment Written 19-Oct-2009

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reply by the author on 29-Oct-2009

Thank you so much for your generous review. Sorry for my late response.

Comment from southern1
This is a great shot. I have never seen a banana bloom before. Very colorful and so attractive. It seems very attractive to the bees and bugs. Nice lighting and focus. Very nice photo.

 Comment Written 19-Oct-2009

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reply by the author on 29-Oct-2009

Thank you so much. Yes Banana blossoms are very impressive, colorful and big. About a food long. They are also exellent nectar providers.
Sorry for my late response.

Comment from lorac1
That is a very interesting picture. I have vever before seen a banana b;ossom, and I have never seen those little black bees. The picture attracts and holds my attention. The colors are strong and harmonious; the lighting and contrast are good, and the detail is wonderful.

 Comment Written 19-Oct-2009

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reply by the author on 29-Oct-2009

Thank you so much. These little black bees are unique to parts of Central America and the Yucatan peninsula.
Sorry for my late response.

Comment from Snapdecisions
A superb image Cleo , with excellent presentation , the lighting and focus are spot on , color / contrast is excellent , its a super subject , and the overall composition is great , Trev

 Comment Written 19-Oct-2009

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reply by the author on 29-Oct-2009

Thanks very much Trev, as always. Sorry for the late response. I'm exhausted just by catching up with the reviews.

Comment from heart4art
looks like they all get a table with a
view. ha ha. this is cool even though
i don't like bugs. the color harmony is
super and the varying insects do add
to the shot overall. good focus and
clarity. well done
thanks for sharing...eileen

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 Comment Written 19-Oct-2009

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reply by the author on 29-Oct-2009

Thank you so much Eileen. I like your 'table with a view' interpretation. It gave me a smile. Sorry for my late response.