Red ants can lift up to 50 times their own body weight – and this award-winning macro photo shows their phenomenal balanced teamwork

Summary

Dikye Ariani's macro photograph, "Teamwork," has won the Macro category at the LCE Photographer of the Year 2026 Awards. The image captures the remarkable strength and cooperative behavior of red ants, which can lift significantly more than their body weight. Shot in Indonesia using a Sony A7 III, the photograph was praised by judges for its clarity, color, and narrative, highlighting the determination found in the miniature world.

Key points

• "Teamwork" by Dikye Ariani won the Macro category at the LCE Photographer of the Year 2026 Awards.
• The photo highlights the strength and teamwork of red ants, capable of lifting many times their body weight.
• The image was captured in Indonesia with a Sony A7 III camera.
• The LCE POTY Awards celebrate photography across 14 categories and are open to all experience levels.