One True Path

Jun 30

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Ants
 
Ants on eucalyptus tree, Southern California
 


They take one true path,
ants scurrying at daybreak,
seeking sustenance.

 
Text and photo © 2012 by Magical Mystical Teacher
 
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Posted on June 30, 2012, in California, haiku, Haiku Heights, Haiku My Heart, I Heart Macro, Macro Monday, Shadow Shot Sunday 2, Southern California, Straight Out of the Camera Sunday. Bookmark the permalink. 43 Comments.

  2. Sylvia Kirkwood | June 30, 2012 at 8:12 am

    Terrific shadow shot for the day! Those little guys throw a pretty big shadow, don’t they! Enjoy your weekend!

    Sylvia

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    • magicalmysticalteacher | June 30, 2012 at 10:31 am

      The shadows are actually bigger than the ants! Thanks for your visit, Sylvia. It’s always good to “see” you!

      Reply
  3. Paula Scott Molokai Girl Studio | June 30, 2012 at 8:23 am

    Oh, me! Oh, my! What an incredible shot! Isn’t it interesting that you got the perfect number in the shot? Three?
    Fabuloso!

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  4. tigerbrite | June 30, 2012 at 9:07 am

    Breathtaking camera work. Great Haiku.

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  5. 4joy | June 30, 2012 at 9:13 am

    wonderful photo…..the one true path, with no distractions – well-done

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  6. Kelly | June 30, 2012 at 9:22 am

    This is wonderful!!

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  7. Ralph | June 30, 2012 at 9:37 am

    The ants do not care which path to take – they doggedly take the one that’ in their way. Vertical if necessary, and this ant army, including shadows, appears to have doubled…great capture!

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    • magicalmysticalteacher | June 30, 2012 at 10:34 am

      Are you SURE they don’t care which path they take? If I were an ant. I’d probably take the path of least resistance. But, then, I’m not an ant!

      Reply
  8. John McElveen | June 30, 2012 at 9:40 am

    pERFECT WAY TO START OFF MY PICNIC! pACK THE aNTS!! gREAT GREAT SHOT!!!

    j

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    • magicalmysticalteacher | June 30, 2012 at 10:34 am

      I hope you find plenty of ants to pack for your picnic, John. Happy munching and crunching! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Anne | June 30, 2012 at 9:43 am

    What an amazing shot – the ants look as if they are shadow boxing!!

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  10. HaikuWater | June 30, 2012 at 10:04 am

    They follow but the shadow of the one true path — kiivas, hon.iii.9

    Perfect!

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  11. artmusedog | June 30, 2012 at 11:58 am

    Great nature shot and haiku ~ thanks, ^_^ (A Creative Harbor)

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  12. Patti Villers | June 30, 2012 at 12:34 pm

    Wow! Congrats on this great capture, MMT.

    Ants always seem so busy! I guess they are.

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  13. Pranita | June 30, 2012 at 1:02 pm

    Beautiful snap… also the ‘true path’ mention… very apt!
    Dew drops of the Dawn.

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  14. SusanWritesPrecise | June 30, 2012 at 3:08 pm

    Very cool. Great photo, too!

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  16. Gemma Wiseman | June 30, 2012 at 7:23 pm

    The detail of the tiny ants’ features + shadow is amazing! And love the criss-cross of shadow lines captured too!

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  17. Teresa | June 30, 2012 at 9:53 pm

    I never thought of ants having a true path. What a thought provoking haiku.

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  18. June Kellum | July 1, 2012 at 8:49 am

    What a cool picture this is!! 🙂

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  19. Rose Cottrill | July 1, 2012 at 10:42 am

    Great find and capture MMT!

    Classic Car Show shadows

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  20. Leovi | July 1, 2012 at 12:17 pm

    It really is lovely this photo. I like the sharpness and softness of the colors.
    nice play of light and shadows with these ants.

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  21. Rajesh | July 1, 2012 at 12:23 pm

    Nice shadows there.

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  22. Kim,USA | July 1, 2012 at 6:41 pm

    I think they are busy working. ^_^

    Kim,USA

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  23. Helen Campbell | July 1, 2012 at 6:58 pm

    What a great shot! I love the shadows!

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  24. JazzBumpa | July 1, 2012 at 7:00 pm

    Who told you that this
    Is the right path to follow?
    Friend – it was my aunt.

    For a different kind of lucky shot, check out mine.

    http://retirementpastels.blogspot.com/2012/07/shadow-shot-sunday-mellow-yellow-monday.html

    Cheers!
    JzB

    Reply
  25. kateri | July 1, 2012 at 8:33 pm

    Love the shadows and the texture of this photo! Quite creative.

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  26. vivinfrance | July 2, 2012 at 1:09 am

    Ants are such clever creatures. Undeflectable.

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  27. Hootin' Anni | July 2, 2012 at 4:19 am

    OUTSTANDING!!! No not that the ants are out, standing…your photo is plainly and simply outstanding.

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  28. Stewart M - Australia | July 2, 2012 at 5:06 am

    Hi there – thats a nice capture. Love the shadows.

    SM

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  29. Grace | July 2, 2012 at 6:26 am

    Nice picture of the worker ants ~ Their only path is always about food ~ Great post ~

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  30. Karen | July 2, 2012 at 10:52 am

    A remarkable capture! Love the little ant shadows.

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  31. Hood Photo (OR-USA) | July 2, 2012 at 11:53 am

    Great post! I have just got back to blogging after having a child and wanted to drop by to say hello. Stop by my blog if u get a chance and also
    take a moment to go “Like” Hood Photography on Facebook

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  32. rajathecritic | July 3, 2012 at 12:07 am

    awesome picture……wonderful words……………. loving it 🙂

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  33. Jaideep Rao | July 4, 2012 at 2:21 am

    sustenance.. universal truth..

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  34. Green Speck | July 4, 2012 at 1:59 pm

    Mindblowing image !!! wonderful 🙂

    Reply

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