Microscopic photography

A horsetail stem stained white.

A high energy beam scanner, called a scanning electron micrograph, was used to capture this image, which shows the surface of a human tongue. The protruding objects, called filiform papillae, can sense pressure. The flaky appearance of the papillae results from the fact that they are constantly shedding their skin to increase sensitivity. Source: Science Photo/Photo Researchers

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Observed stained onion cells under the microscope at 100X magnification. #microscopy #onioncells #microscopicworld #cellularexploration

Nikon Small World awards microscope photographer cash prizes for their best microscope pictures each year, and 2016 has brought some truly beautiful images.

Fernan Federici’s microscopic images of plants, bacteria, and crystals are a classic example of finding art in unexpected places.

Spider eyes taken with a microscope camera - Imgur

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Nikon Small World awards microscope photographer cash prizes for their best microscope pictures each year, and 2016 has brought some truly beautiful images.

From cricket tongues to DVD circuitry, an amazing world awaits under the microscope.

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Hannah Sheppard-Brennand - Developing sea mullet (Mugil cephalus) embryos

Nikon's Small World judges pore over thousands of photos each year to select the best. From fly eyes to jewel bearings, here are 40 of our favorites.