Beautiful Life Under The Microscope
“These astonishing pictures reveal a stunning microscopic world – with beautiful images of algae, lobster eggs and soap film. The close-ups give a glimpse into a universe that most have never seen, one that can usually only be experienced through the lens of a microscope. They are all entries to the Nikon Small World competition, now in its 35th year, a contest that attracts entries from around the world. The stunning images come from the biological, industrial, and geological sciences and are produced from the most unlikely subjects, including aquatic larva and zebra fish. Estonian Dr Heiti Paves took top honours this year, with a mind-blowing image of a flowering plant anther taking first place on October 8. He said: ‘As part of my work as a research scientist, I have been taking photographs through the microscope for almost 30 years to observe the processes in living cells. ‘I am honored to receive this recognition and I’m excited for the opportunity to share my work broadly.” w/ photos
