2013 Photomicrography Competition

Artboard 1

Image of Distinction

2013 Photomicrography Competition

Micrasterias americana (algae)

Marek Miś

Affiliation
Marek Mis Photography
Suwalki, Podlaskie, Poland
Technique

Polarized Light

Magnifaction
50

The photographs presents very common desmid species Micrasterias americana in polarized light. This Micrasterias was situated next to cover slip edge and the entire image, especially the colors and shapes. It was taken using polarized light with two retarders to obtain desired colors and atmosphere.