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The Microscopic Beauty Of Diatoms
Within just about any soil and water source imaginable lie the diatoms – microscopic beings whose beauty is similar to that of abstract mathematics. Once favoured for their complex fractal shapes by infamous 19th century pioneering zoologist (and eugenicist!) Ernst Haeckel, diatoms have been a source of inspiration to both scientists and artists ever since. But what exactly are they?
Continue reading...13 Beautiful Images of Pollen Under the Microscope
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Never mind that they look like virulent viruses or a fetish from someone’s kinky imagination; these little nuggets are the grains of life. We’re used to seeing bees’ knees thickly coated in them, or being told on summer weather reports that their count is going through the roof, but it’s a rare thing indeed to see pollen under the microscope, up close and personal and in all its juicy detail.
Continue reading...Amazing Microphotography
Thursday, November 27, 2008
The wonders of technology allow us to get further under nature’s skin and view things often invisible to the human eye. Since the 1600s, when the microscope was invented, we have been privy to the magical world of all sorts of miniscule beasties but now with the range of cameras available photographers are able to capture these images without ever having to don a white coat.
Continue reading...20 Wonders of the Microscopic World
Monday, October 27, 2008
The devil's in the details, and detail is something these unusual photographers know best. On October 16, respected imaging magnate, Nikon, announced this year's Small World Competition winners. You won't find any grand landscapes or celebrity portraits in this collection. These are the best of the best in photomicography, exploring the world in all its microscopic glory.
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Thursday, July 16, 2009
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