The ants, captured by Russian photographer Andrei Pavlov, look more like Lilliputians, or really short people, rather than insects.
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A community that takes care of its weak, cripples and pensioners surely commands respect
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"The main difference is that the ants cannot destroy", - Andrei Pavlov
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It is unclear which civilization will eventually prove more viable – that of humans or ants
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“The ants never veer off established paths: this way, you can easily make yourself comfortable ‘on the roadside’ without tramping on them or being bitten”, - Andrei Pavlov
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They have been the main characters in his photos for six years now
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The red wood ants, Formica Rufa, inhabit an anthill next to the photographer’s house
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The Ants is a favorite of Andrei Pavlov – a Russian photographer who has dedicated to them seven years of professional interest
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“I even imagine sometimes that they recognize me", - Andrei Pavlov
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Over its 150 million years of history, ants have developed plenty of environmentally friendly ways to sustain life and survival strategies
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We can all learn a lot from them...
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Capturing the attention of the ants is not difficult: demonstration of a dummy prey or enemy will do it
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Yet not all actors are equally good: the photographer dismisses fatheads and loafers
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The ants look more like Lilliputians, or really short people, rather than insects
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It is posed photography with live characters
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Series of macro photos “Ant Stories” – scenes in which ants acts almost like human beeings
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A polar explorer found a new life taking a closer look at his backyard
