Biological photos, 1953

2 images. Biological photos, 31 August 1953. Tiger Swallowtail Caterpillar ("unseeing eyes") prize winning photo by Sam Dunton; Ant ("Parasol Ant") Honorable mention by Dunton.; Caption slip reads: "Photographer: Miller. Date: 1953-08-31. Reporter: Clausen. Assignment: Biological Photos. Prize winning photo by Sam Dunton, New York Zoological Society, shows head of Tiger Swallowtail caterpillar. Large 'eyes' which seem to be atop head are actually markings on top of head--camouflage to frighten birds. Photo is entitled 'Unseeing Eyes.' Honorable mention, also by Dunton, shows ant carrying piece of rose petal. Camera, a 4 by 5 Speed Graphic, was prefocused on piece of wood in path of ants, and picture was made when this ant paused briefly to shift load. Pictures were among prize winners at meeting of Biological Photographic Assn. at Statler Hotel. Ant picture is called 'Parasol ant'".