Inspiration from the microscopic world

October 31, 2008

These are photomicography–photographs from microscopes. I especially like the Differentiation of Unicellular Dictyostelium. Looks like penguins (or ducks?) ice skating. The photos speak for themselves. Enjoy.

Radiolarians, Fossil Shells. Photo by Wim van Egmond

Pleurosigma (Marine Diatoms). Photo by Michael Stringer

Differentiation of Unicellular Dictyostelium. Photo by Matthew Springer

Recrystallized Vitamin C. Photo by Milan Kosanovic

Crystallized Mixture of Resorcinol, Methylene Blue and Sulphur. Photo by John Hart

Mitomycin (Anti-cancer Drug). Photo by Margaret Oechsli

Closterium, Diatoms and Spirogyra. Photo by Charles Krebs