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Discover the incredible stories of life on our planet through powerful photography and expert insight.
Opening 13 October
David captured this high-magnification image from an old museum slide, using differential interference contrast. The lighting technique is used to reveal the 3D structure of microscopic specimens. With an interest in science, nature and art, David created it to capture the viewer’s attention. He says, ‘I hope they ask the question: “what is that?”’.
Resembling a boat’s anchor, these are the minuscule projections from the skin of a sea cucumber, known as spicules. These needle-sharp structures are composed of a transparent, brittle mineral formed from calcium carbonate. They protect the soft bodies of these marine invertebrates, and are key to distinguishing between the numerous species of sea cucumber.
Discover the incredible stories of life on our planet through powerful photography and expert insight.
Opening 13 October
UK
David is a professional nature and science photographer specialising in small and microscopic forms. He is the recipient of numerous international awards and his specialist super-macro and microscopic photographic skills have been commissioned for collaborations with the BBC on series including Wonders of Life, Human Universe and The Science of Food. David also lectures at universities and international conferences and has been a jury panel member for leading international photography competitions.
Help us harness the power of photography to advance scientific knowledge, spread awareness of important issues and nurture a global love for nature.
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