Raising the Roof

I didn't mean to! I Lifted up a rock to see if it was a fossil and disturbed this ants nest. ooops! I carefully returned the rock-roof.
( After photographing them of course!)
My Madhatter image is http://365project.org/madhatters/365/2014-08-16

[Junko Y]

I've never seen anything like this! What are those things? They look like pine nuts to me at first glance, but clearly, they are not. Fascinating capture.

[Paula McLaughlin]

Okay, by now, you know I'm the type of person that would say, "ick" to the ant eggs. Still, I see the beauty in the textures, colors and curiosity of the photographer! Great shot! (Insects just get me "itchy.")

[Sue Wilde]

The colour combination is awesome, but forgive me for not loving the subject

[Hope D Jennings]

@jyokota those are ant eggs Junko.I lifted up a rock and the nest was exposed.

[Junko Y]

@mzzhope The things I learn from this website know no bounds. Thanks, Hope!

[Leanne M Williams]

Eeeeeewwwwww...........................great shot but eeeeeewwwwwww................what is Madhatter image?

[aurorajane]

Eeek - a hive of activity

[Sally Ings]

Ooh, I wouldn't want to get to close to that lot!

[Francoise]

wow; some things look better in photos than in real life.

[Kay Hodges]

Lovely image

[BeckyS]

Very cool

[Nanci Hendrickson]

Awesome macro.

[Debbie]

brilliant macro - well done! Bet you took the pic quickly so they didnt race out and bite you!