honorable mention
Håkan Kvarnström sweden
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Epibiontic Life
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entry description
Growth of micro algae on a body of a small crustacean (Copepod). This Copepod was found at a small Island in the Baltic Sea and is around 1 mm long. For some reason, her entire body is covered with algae and she was struggling to swim. This severe condition is rare and is called epibiontic growth. Despite this condition, she is carrying eggs with small babies inside. Their eyes are visible as red spots on the eggs surface.about the photographer
I am a scientist by heart and education with a passion for photography of hidden worlds. As a hobby I am using a microscope and a camera to reveal a hidden world that few people get to experience. I use a number of lightning and contrast techniques in various combinations to capture the subjects under the microscope. Every drop of water is a new adventure into microcosmos and the camera is always ready to capture the magic the water drop reveals. I gladly share my work with others and my images has featured in magazines as well as being used in university courses for educational purposes.back to gallery
