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Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM): Echinops thistle; Magnification x 40 (A4 size: 29. 7 cm width)
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Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM): Echinops thistle; Magnification x 40 (A4 size: 29. 7 cm width)
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Echinops thistle
Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM)
Magnification x 40 (A4 size: 29.7 cm width)
Coloured by hand to enhance natural features.
Credit: David Spears (last refuge) / ardea.com
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Nature's Punk Rockers - Get Ready to Be Pricked by the Echinops Thistle!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this snapshot taken by David Spears, we are transported into a microscopic world where beauty and danger collide. Meet the rebellious Echinops thistle, flaunting its edgy charm under the watchful lens of a scanning electron microscope. Magnified 40 times and printed on an A4 size canvas, this image showcases every intricate detail of these punk rock flowers. With their spiky exteriors and vibrant purple hues, they seem ready to take center stage in any botanical mosh pit! Don't be fooled by their delicate appearance; these thistles pack quite a punch! Their prickly defenses serve as a reminder that even Mother Nature has her own set of bodyguards. So approach with caution or risk becoming an unwitting pincushion! But beyond their protective armor lies undeniable elegance. Each petal is meticulously captured in stunning clarity, revealing nature's artistry at its finest. It's as if these thistles were designed for fashion runways rather than meadows. So let your imagination wander through this mesmerizing microcosm – where tiny plants become giants and ordinary thistles transform into extraordinary rebels. Thanks to Ardea Wildlife Pets Environment and David Spears' keen eye, we can now appreciate the hidden wonders that lie beneath our feet!
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