Yes, This Is Sand Yanping Wang

The Nikon Small World photomicrography competition awards the most amazing microscopic photos of the year--and we are amazed every year. This year's winners feature a selection of insects, sand, and mouse nerves, all photographed from a disarmingly close distance.


Click to launch a tour of the amazing microphotographic winners.

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I really do enjoy seeing all the details of this type of advance microscopic photography. The pictures are so fascinating and such a wonder to see!

That is amazing. Even if it does look like a collection of scary sex toys.



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