*Third Place November:* Gene Hilton, 49, photographer, Durham, NC “In the
yard one day I spotted these interesting, antlike red insects gathered on a
leaf, and helped them ‘migrate’ to a different plant for a better shot.
Then I noticed a ladybug and placed her in the frame. It’s a microcosm of
life in my yard!” (www.genehiltonphotography.com) *Tech specs:* Nikon D200,
Tokina 100mm f/2.8 macro lens. Exposure, 1/250 sec at f/4.2, ISO 360. Minor
adjustments in Photoshop.
