When two different people sent me this link, I realized that it had to be shared.
The Eye of Science gallery has all kinds of pictures taken by microscopists.
I am a great fan of microscopic crystals. Here are crystals of every shape and kind - with some lovely views of snowflakes. Plus, there are wonderful pictures of bacteria (E. coli, Leptospira, Streptococcus pneumoniae) the SARS virus, diatoms, pollen, fungi, parasites, cat embryos, hornets, bone tissue, nylon, and more.
Enjoy!
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Awhile back Chemical & Engineering News published a fascinating article called "The Secret Life of Plant Crystals" with some wonderful photos of calcium oxalate crystals.
"Every particular in nature, a leaf, a drop, a crystal, a moment of time is related to the whole, and partakes of the perfection of the whole." -Ralph Waldo Emerson
A crystalline botanical fashion show.
Wonderful site.
Beautiful. I wish they wouldn't cycle through those pictures, though. I'd like to have the time to drink in all the exquisite detail.