Photomicrographs
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Human Eye
They say the eye is a window to the soul, but could you have guessed that it is also the window to a
universe of majestic patterns? While this photo looks like a scene straight out of The Lord of the
Rings, these tree-like figures are actually the veins in our eyes.
Human Eyebrow
Even something as regular as a human eyebrow may look completely alien under a microscope, and you
have this photo as evidence. As every little detail is visible, you are presented with an image that
makes eyebrows look like dry crops in a land far, far away, but trust us; it’s right there above
your eyes.
Strawberry
You may think you know these food items, but unless you’ve put them under a microscope there are a
ton of details you will have missed. The strawberry pips, otherwise known as achenes, make the
fruit look like a foreign hub. As a matter of fact, they are fruits of the strawberry plants as
well, lounging around the fleshy carrier that we love to eat so much. Also, did you notice that
strawberries happen to have hair?
Tomato
Put a tomato under a microscope, and suddenly it’s a gritty remake of the movie Aliens. At
normal size, tomatoes look like a very well-built fruit that knows its way around every dish
you add on. They don’t have many visual features that would stand out, but we can’t say the
same for their microscopic images. It is evident in this telling canyon-like image of a tomato
that draws viewers towards it.
Purple Onion
We were convinced that we were looking at purple sand dunes (maybe one that had been through an
earthquake?) when we came across this image of purple onion under a microscope. Onions really do
make people cry, only this time it’s due to disbelief rather than any chemical irritants.
Grape
Another ordinary looking fruit looking brilliant under a microscope, a grape is actually a type
of berry, as far as botany is concerned. Each grape comes from a single flower in a grapevine.
Grapes are considered the queen of fruits, and rightfully so. From being a core ingredient for
drinks to being guilty of sinful dessert and being dished out as a refreshing bowl of fruit –
grapes are everywhere. They even bring out highly satisfying images from under a microscope,
as you can already see.
Sesame Seed
Sesame seeds are an excellent source of nutrition for our hair and skin, and adding them to your
diet can also reduce stress and anxiety. That’s not all the benefits they have to offer, though.
Their images under a microscope do a tremendous job of soothing our eyes as well. They are made
of two special fibers: sesamin and sesamolin, which make a pretty impressive formation that is
especially visible in a microscopic picture.
Wheat Grain
Wheat is a member of the grass family, but when taken under a microscope, their holistic images
look anything but. Besides being the most harvested crop in the world and staple food to 35% of
the world’s population, wheat is also used in paper, charcoal, medical swabs, and hair
conditioners. This microcosm of wheat truly gives us a new perspective on beauty and makes us
realize that everyday things can prove to be an absolute delight to watch.
Cinnamon Stick
We’ve all seen cinnamon at some point in our lives, if not every day in the kitchen. Who knew
that these tiny sticks that add a premium taste to every dish they are put in would look
spectacular under a microscope? It’s almost as if they have been painted by some very
imaginative artist. Pictured here are a few pieces of cinnamon put together, and even their
edges look picture perfect.
Roasted Coffee Bean
If we had to choose only one beverage that we can have for the rest of our lives, more than half
of the world would choose coffee, don’t you think? Whether our energy needs a little boost or we
crave a hangout with friends, coffee is ever ready to serve. When it comes to visuals, a microcosm
of coffee beans, with its wonderful patterns and textures, is an absolute treat to the eyes.
Dried Star Anise
Is this a regular spice or an opening to a fantasy fiction? Star anise is picked as a green fruit
and dried until it takes a hard, brown exterior. The spice adds a nice twist to any boring dish as
well as beverages like coffee, tea, or a fall-themed drink. Even at regular size, dried star anise
has an exotic look, but when seen up close, it’s unlike any spice you’ve ever seen!
Cauliflower
This image could easily pass as an image of a deep-sea plant in its natural habitat. To be honest,
we were quite surprised when we found this microcosm of cauliflower. Who knew that such an ordinary
vegetable could look so exotic when put under a microscope?
Chili Pepper
There are thousands of types of peppers in the world, but the one that we are most familiar
with is chili pepper. It’s very easy to confuse a microcosm of chili pepper with images of
beautiful mountains taken right out of a National Geographic documentary. Chilli pepper is
rich in vitamin C and can work as natural pain relief. It’s one of the most popular fruits
out there. Who knew that they’d also look like such beautiful sculptures when viewed under
a microscope?
Blueberry
We couldn’t believe that this was a microscopic image of blueberry, a fruit that we love and walk
across every time we are at a grocery store. It looks like an image of a strange planet from the
Marvel Cinematic Universe, which strangely happens to be soft somehow.
Human Skin
Human skin, something we come in contact with the most all day, and every day, makes for one
of the most interesting photos of everyday items viewed under a microscope. Who knew that
when seen up close, the human skin would look like the surface of some alien planet? Images
of human skin under a microscope can exhibit true beauty that you might have missed otherwise.
Corn Flour
Like all types of flour, cornflour does a wonderful job of giving structure to baked food. They
come as small, soft granules and finely ground powder. However, if we take a close look,
cornflour looks like strong stones that have formed over a thousand years. These foreign silver
stones, however, look quite wholesome with beautiful texture; they may not be something we’d
put in our food but definitely something we can look at all day.
Red Pepper
The most common type of pepper is red pepper. They are the belle of the ball at any table at a
dinner party. You will hardly find anyone who hasn’t tasted a red pepper in their life or isn’t
fond of it. Red peppers can create a strong burning sensation as soon as you put it in your
mouth. As flavorful as they are, their microcosms don’t do justice to how beautiful they look
at regular size.
Yellow Bell Pepper
Yellow peppers are fruits, in botanical terms, and not vegetables. These bright fruits are
typically tasked with adding a delicious flavor to your food. When taken under a microscope,
yellow pepper’s strong exterior looks like a soft gel, ready to dissolve any moment now.
This very popular bell pepper, rich in fiber, folate, and iron, is originally native to
Central and South America and now highly in demand throughout the world.
Pear
Pear is one of the tastiest fruits in the entire history of fruits, and they also look quite
decent at regular size. Here’s the catch, though: when we take a close look at this delicious
fruit, it looks like a sci-fi virus, and not a pleasant-looking one, we tell you.
Electric Guitar String
Of course, many talented musicians over the years have made a living playing electric guitars.
But have you ever been interested in seeing what the strings of an electric guitar look like
when placed under a microscope? Well, today is your lucky day! Needless to say, the end result
is extremely perplexing. While we can guess that the ribbed tube in the foreground is part of
the string, it’s difficult to comprehend the attention to detail that went into constructing
these metallic strings.
Credit Card
You can find holograms embedded on your debit or credit cards. They look quite normal. Putting
them under a microscope gives a new dimension. The basic hologram looks like a piece of art
under a microscope. If someone had shown this to us and told us that they’ve taken this picture
from an art exhibition, we’d believe that in a heartbeat. These holograms aren’t printed on the
credit cards to make them look artsy, though; its purpose is to function as unique security codes.
Dyed Hair Strand
To be honest, the first glimpse of this picture made us look at the picture twice. We thought that
somebody may have dyed Wonder Woman’s Lasso of Truth in purple. It looks just like that, right?
Jokes aside, this is what a strand of purple-dyed hair looks like under the microscope. Now, the
zoomed shots of hair in TV commercials make more sense. We all do have thick hair, but only when
seen under a microscope, unfortunately.
Shrimp Tail
Is shrimp a bird? No, right? This picture definitely looks like the feathers of a bird. This is
the tail of a small shrimp under a microscope. Who knew that a little shrimp could look like a
bird underwater? It looks less like a shrimp, more like a bird. Well, thanks to this microscopic
image, the next time someone mentions shrimp, or if we see one, we’ll definitely imagine it flying.
Because, why not? Little birdie shrimp!
Mold on a Tomato
We usually get rid of tomatoes with mold right away. They can be extremely dangerous for your
health, as per doctors’ words. Then again, who knew even mold could look like a cute furry
animal under the microscope? It clearly looks like a little cuddly animal resting on the
tomato. If we hadn’t known that it’s mold, we’d definitely tried to tap it in the first
place. We’d definitely never imagined that we’d ever want to pat some mold on tomatoes. Look
what you did to us, microscope!
Banana Peel
Did you know that banana peels are edible? These are extremely healthy for you! Banana peel or
skin consists of carotenoids and polyphenols. If you’re health-conscious, you should definitely
try them out. You can add these to your sandwich or make a curry. If you’re a vegan, then you
also should try banana bacon out! Note that it doesn’t taste like meat at all. Banana peels are
also good for skin problems, such as acne. Here’s how a banana peel looks under a microscope.
Sand
Sand is basically rocks or minerals split into the smallest possible particles. If you put sand
under the microscope, then you’re up for a treat. Sand looks incredible under microscopes. This
picture says a lot. It looks more like fancy marbles than sand itself—one of the most incredible
things to look at under a microscope. Doesn’t that make you want to do a DIY project?
Rusty Nails
You have to be extra cautious around rusty materials, be it a nail or anything else. This is
because, if, by any chance, it enters your skin or cuts you anywhere, you’re in trouble,
my friend! In some cases, you may have to get rid of that part of your body if it gets septic.
Who’d worry about that after seeing this photo, though? It looks like soil – definitely not
anything that can be as harmful as it really is.
White Sugar
They say sugar isn’t good for our health. White sugar is also known as crystalline sucrose.
Unlike other ingredients from the list, sugar actually looks as scary as it can be, to us.
It doesn’t even look cute under the microscope. Instead, it looks straight up like rocks
from caves. The microscopic image is probably screaming, RUN! Saying no to sugar is one
of the hardest things ever. So, the next time you’re about to say yes to sugar, just recall
this picture and what it can do to you.
Tooth
Who would believe that this is a tooth? Apart from the shape, what else is believable about this
image here? At first glance, we thought that this is a part of the moon. Neil Armstrong, did you
step on my tooth? Microscopic images can be very unpredictable. It’s almost as if they create
another dimension. Well, dimensions can be understandable, but going beyond the planet? Who would
have imagined that a tooth could ever look like this? Don’t forget to brush your moons twice a day.
Tomato Seed
Have you ever seen a tomato seed under a microscope before? Now that you have seen it, are you
feeling as uncomfortable as we are feeling now? This image definitely resembles some kind of
virus.
Peppercorn
Pepper can fix any savory meal. No matter how boring the food tastes, add some pepper and a dash
of salt, and there you go, man! Even raw vegetables that may seem tasteless can taste much better
with the addition of this magic ingredient. Now, if you’re thinking that this is a microscopic
image of pepper, then you would be wrong. This is basically peppercorn under a microscope. Pepper
is the grounded version of peppercorn if you didn’t know!
IPhone Charging Cable
Are we the only ones who think that this looks more like a maki roll and less like an iPhone
cable? Or are we just too hungry? These microscopic images can play with your imagination.
From which angle does this look like an electric cable, anyway? That’s the meal we order at
our favorite Japanese restaurant! Then again, it is what it is. If you put your iPhone cable
under a microscope, don’t get tricked into thinking you found a maki roll!
Salted Almond
Is junk food healthy? Yes, in your dreams. This image may look like junk food or a crispy shell
of something yummy, but can you guess what it really is? Hint: it’s edible. That’s actually
salted almonds! It may look like junk food under a microscope, but almonds are extremely healthy!
Almonds are enriched with calcium. Also, it can lower the chances of heart diseases and
cancer. Consume almonds regularly for a better and healthy life ahead!
Wood
Most of your furniture is probably made of wood. In modern times, wooden furniture come in
diverse designs, and those look incredible. Wood also gives a robust structure, including
a smooth texture. Who’d think that this is how wood may look under a microscope, though?
It looks so fragile in the image! It seems like the wood would curl up into a ball if touched.
Imagine that the next time you try moving a piece of wooden furniture all by yourself.
Soap Bubbles
This is an image of soap bubbles under a microscope. It looks more like something made of
glass – bubbles made out of glass, maybe? How majestic would that look? Soap bubbles come in
different colors under the microscope. When you look at the colorful ones, it will seem to
be more of a psychedelic experience, mostly because of the mixture of several colors imploding
in one place. They are just soap bubbles, though!
Salt and Pepper
No savory dish is complete without this duo. Salt and pepper take up the mammoth task of
bringing out the true flavor in any dish. However, have you ever looked at their microcosm?
It’s like a war-torn zone! As you can see here, the image delivers a mix of emotions. With every
detail visible under a microscope, the strange versatility in color, pattern, and texture is
sure to leave you in awe.
Coconut Oil
Generally speaking, when you think of coconut oil, you think of it as being completely white.
However, like so many other things in this world, a zoomed-in image of the popular oil reveals
so many more colors. When held under a microscope, images reveal what appears to be fluorescent
blue crystals, red cracks, and shades of green. It almost looks like the hallucinations often
associated with the psychedelic rock era. Zoom back out though, and these many colors are
nowhere to be seen.
Bread
One object that looks pretty similar when held under a microscope or observed from afar is bread.
When we think of freshly baked bread, we generally think of a loaf of doughy goodness, covered
in a golden crust, but inside, it is white, fluffy, and easy to pull apart. That’s exactly what
it looks like if you were to zoom in on a slice of white bread. It just goes to show that some
things are just simple from all angles.
Thread Through the Eye of a Needle
There are so many phrases that revolve around the “eye of a needle” in a variety of cultures.
This is usually used as a way to describe one’s close attention to detail and so it is only
fitting that one of the images on this list would be of the eye of a needle. Not only that,
but a thread can be seen hanging through the eye. Under a microscope though, the thread looks
more like a thousand threads rolled up into one.
Pumpkin
It is crazy to think that the following photo is of a piece of pumpkin being placed under a
microscope. After all, we often think of the orange pumpkins used for Jack-o-Lanterns on
Halloween. It is easy to forget though that pumpkins come in a variety of shapes and sizes
and in this case, colors. This should take nothing away from the fact that this closeup of
a pumpkin looks more like a beautiful piece of mosaic art.
Raspberry
It is no surprise that a raspberry would look fairly complex if held under a microscope. After
all, these fruits are famous for being covered in what can only be described as little balls
that are undeniably delicious. However, the amount of hairs that these berries have upon
closer inspection is absolutely staggering. It really does shine a completely different light
on raspberries, as well as things that grow off trees, in general. Fruit has never
looked more…alive.
Cabbage
We find it difficult to believe that this is an extreme closeup of a piece of cabbage. If we
did not know, we would assume that it was some kind of strange bubble bath or some random
brand of popcorn that we have never heard of. Cabbage is a vegetable that can be used in a wide
variety of dishes. And while it might not look so appealing when placed under a microscope,
there is no denying the nutritional value that can be attributed to this superfood.
Crack in Steel
Upon first glance, you would be forgiven if you assumed that this was a photo taken at the Grand
Canyon, one of the greatest sights in all of the United States of America. However, not only is
it not of the famous tourist attraction, it is actually a tiny crack in a piece of steel that
has been placed under a microscope. It just goes to show how our eyes can play tricks on us and
how information/context can change the way we look at an image.
Top of Ballpoint Pen
Without any form of context, it’s difficult to put one’s finger on exactly what this photo is
depicting. One might assume that it is some kind of surface of a planet. It’s hard to tell.
We can confirm though that it is, in fact, the top of a ballpoint pen. Also, it’s safe to
say that this pen has already been used plenty of times, hence the many imperfections at the
top. We can even find beauty and wonder in the most mundane of things.
Coffee
Who would have ever thought that coffee would look so complex when placed under a microscope?
For millions of people around the world, it is virtually impossible to function properly
without a good old cup of joe first thing in the morning. For the most part, we look at
coffee as this dark brown beverage. Upon closer inspection though, you will be able to see
a wide variety of colors, including red, yellow, orange, and even blue. Sparks seem to be
flying at an atomic level.
Pineapple
There is something wonderful and majestic about cutting open a pineapple. This tropical fruit
tastes like it has come from an exotic part of the world and you could even argue that it
looks like it is not from this world. The following image shows a pineapple slice having
been placed under a microscope and the results are pretty mesmerizing, to say the very least.
It almost reminds us of the opening credits of Breaking Bad, except a bit lighter.
Record Grooves
Have you ever wondered how a simple-looking vinyl record could play music? While we won’t bog
you down with the details, we can show you in a closeup image. Records might generally appear
to be smooth. However, they actually have gaps made in them that are designed in a way that
distinguishes them from other records. Under a microscope, these gaps aren’t so straight and
smooth and are actually pretty bumpy. Regardless, it still looks pretty shiny.
Cat's Tongue
If you have a cat or two, you know all too well what it is like to be licked up and down by
one of these adorable yet ferocious creatures. The texture of a cat’s tongue is very much
like wet sandpaper and when you zoom in on a feline’s licking device, you will begin to see
why. A cat’s tongue under a microscope looks more like a thousand minuscule tongues all
bundled up together.
Grass
Generally speaking, we think of grass as being pretty simple and green, for the most part. But
cut open one shoot of grass and place it under a microscope, and it’s almost as if you are
entering a wonderful animated TV series. As you can see, the shapes and colors inside a shoot
of grass almost resemble characters out of Spongebob Squarepants. Some of them even look like
they are smiling. At any rate, it is very pretty to look at.
Blackberry
Another berry that found its way onto this list is the blackberry. When placed under the
microscope, one can be forgiven for imagining that they have entered some sort of dark
underworld and are about to encounter Hades himself. At the very least, it resembles some odd
rock formation. Have no fear though, it’s just fruit! You could even mistake this for being
the closeup of a blueberry. But we can confirm that it is not.
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