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Surface Structure Collection

Surface structure can be a mesmerizing world to explore, revealing intricate details that often go unnoticed

Background imageSurface Structure Collection: Pollen grains, SEM

Pollen grains, SEM
Pollen grains. Coloured scanning electron micrographs (SEM) of pollen grains from a variety of plants

Background imageSurface Structure Collection: Dinoflagellate plankton, SEM

Dinoflagellate plankton, SEM
Dinoflagellate plankton. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the calcareous (calcium-based) test (shell) of a dinoflagellate Calciodinellum sp

Background imageSurface Structure Collection: Patterns in the sand, Libyan Desert, Sahara, Libya, North Africa, Africa

Patterns in the sand, Libyan Desert, Sahara, Libya, North Africa, Africa

Background imageSurface Structure Collection: Broad bean pollen, SEM

Broad bean pollen, SEM
Broad bean pollen. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of pollen grains from a Vicia faba plant. Magnification: x2000 when printed 10 centimetres wide

Background imageSurface Structure Collection: Sand dunes turned into rock, sandstone formations, Coyote Buttes North

Sand dunes turned into rock, sandstone formations, Coyote Buttes North, Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness, Page, Arizona, USA

Background imageSurface Structure Collection: Sand ripples, sand dunes of Erg Mehejibad, Erg Mehejibad, Immidir or Mouydir, Sahara

Sand ripples, sand dunes of Erg Mehejibad, Erg Mehejibad, Immidir or Mouydir, Sahara, Tamanrasset Province, Algeria

Background imageSurface Structure Collection: Zeolite geode, minerals, Faroe Islands, Denmark

Zeolite geode, minerals, Faroe Islands, Denmark

Background imageSurface Structure Collection: Parvovirus particle, artwork C013 / 4640

Parvovirus particle, artwork C013 / 4640
Parvovirus particle. Computer artwork showing the outer structure of a human parvovirus (family Parvoviridae) particle (virion)

Background imageSurface Structure Collection: Sand patterns on the surface of a red dune, Tin Merzouga, Tadrart, Tassili nAjjer National Park

Sand patterns on the surface of a red dune, Tin Merzouga, Tadrart, Tassili nAjjer National Park, Algeria, Sahara, North Africa

Background imageSurface Structure Collection: Tree bark covered in frost, Utah, USA

Tree bark covered in frost, Utah, USA

Background imageSurface Structure Collection: Structure in sand, Emirate of Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Structure in sand, Emirate of Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Background imageSurface Structure Collection: Facade with flaking paint, Krems, Lower Austria, Austria, Europe

Facade with flaking paint, Krems, Lower Austria, Austria, Europe

Background imageSurface Structure Collection: Rock structure

Rock structure

Background imageSurface Structure Collection: Sand ripples, Kniepsand beach, Amrum Island, Nordfriesland, North Frisia, Schleswig-Holstein

Sand ripples, Kniepsand beach, Amrum Island, Nordfriesland, North Frisia, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, Europe

Background imageSurface Structure Collection: Solidified lava patches between volcanic rocks, spatter cones

Solidified lava patches between volcanic rocks, spatter cones, Craters of the Moon National Monument, Arco, Highway 20, Idaho, USA

Background imageSurface Structure Collection: Yellow tree lichen

Yellow tree lichen

Background imageSurface Structure Collection: Sand pattern with salt deposits, bank of the Great Salt Lake, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

Sand pattern with salt deposits, bank of the Great Salt Lake, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

Background imageSurface Structure Collection: Lava rock, La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain, Europe, PublicGround

Lava rock, La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain, Europe, PublicGround

Background imageSurface Structure Collection: Physalis, Cape gooseberry, Inca or Aztec berry -Physalis peruviana-

Physalis, Cape gooseberry, Inca or Aztec berry -Physalis peruviana-

Background imageSurface Structure Collection: Sand structure, sand dune near Tehenadou, Adrar nAhnet, Adrar Ahnet, Algeria, Sahara, North Africa

Sand structure, sand dune near Tehenadou, Adrar nAhnet, Adrar Ahnet, Algeria, Sahara, North Africa

Background imageSurface Structure Collection: Small erg or sand dunes near Tehenadou, Adrar nAhnet, Adrar Ahnet, Algeria, Sahara, North Africa

Small erg or sand dunes near Tehenadou, Adrar nAhnet, Adrar Ahnet, Algeria, Sahara, North Africa

Background imageSurface Structure Collection: Waterdrops

Waterdrops

Background imageSurface Structure Collection: Green coloured bark, Stuttgart, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Green coloured bark, Stuttgart, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Background imageSurface Structure Collection: Bark, old Redwood -Sequoioideae-, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Bark, old Redwood -Sequoioideae-, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Background imageSurface Structure Collection: Wave structure in sand, Blavand -Blavand-, Varde Kommune, Jutland, Denmark

Wave structure in sand, Blavand -Blavand-, Varde Kommune, Jutland, Denmark

Background imageSurface Structure Collection: Beach of Sankt Peter-Ording in the morning sun during low tide with stilt houses on the horizon at

Beach of Sankt Peter-Ording in the morning sun during low tide with stilt houses on the horizon at back, North Sea beach, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, Europe

Background imageSurface Structure Collection: Sand, Sossusvlei, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia

Sand, Sossusvlei, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia

Background imageSurface Structure Collection: Wave pattern in the sand, Sossusvlei, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia

Wave pattern in the sand, Sossusvlei, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia

Background imageSurface Structure Collection: Desert plant in the sand, Sossusvlei, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia

Desert plant in the sand, Sossusvlei, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia

Background imageSurface Structure Collection: Wave pattern in the sand, Sossusvlei, Namib Desert, Namibia

Wave pattern in the sand, Sossusvlei, Namib Desert, Namibia

Background imageSurface Structure Collection: Dead wood, detail, Dead Pan, Sossusvlei, Namib Desert, Namibia

Dead wood, detail, Dead Pan, Sossusvlei, Namib Desert, Namibia

Background imageSurface Structure Collection: Dried sandy ground, Dead Pan, Sossusvlei, Namib Desert, Namibia

Dried sandy ground, Dead Pan, Sossusvlei, Namib Desert, Namibia

Background imageSurface Structure Collection: Red-orange coloured leaf in backlight, leaf structure, detail

Red-orange coloured leaf in backlight, leaf structure, detail

Background imageSurface Structure Collection: Base of a Travellers Palm -Ravenala madagascariensis-, rare type of a fan palm, detail view

Base of a Travellers Palm -Ravenala madagascariensis-, rare type of a fan palm, detail view

Background imageSurface Structure Collection: Colourful inclusions in a rock, Ship Creek, Hst, West Coast Region, New Zealand

Colourful inclusions in a rock, Ship Creek, Hst, West Coast Region, New Zealand

Background imageSurface Structure Collection: Detail of an old natural wood house front

Detail of an old natural wood house front

Background imageSurface Structure Collection: Sand ripple patterns on the beach, near Hvide Sande, Jutland, Denmark

Sand ripple patterns on the beach, near Hvide Sande, Jutland, Denmark

Background imageSurface Structure Collection: Sand grooves caused by the River Elbe, Wittenbergen, Rissen, Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

Sand grooves caused by the River Elbe, Wittenbergen, Rissen, Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

Background imageSurface Structure Collection: Sand structures, North Sea, Lower Saxony, Germany

Sand structures, North Sea, Lower Saxony, Germany

Background imageSurface Structure Collection: Scratches on aluminum

Scratches on aluminum

Background imageSurface Structure Collection: Structures in the sand, cliff details, Odde, Sylt, North Frisian Islands, Schleswig-Holstein

Structures in the sand, cliff details, Odde, Sylt, North Frisian Islands, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Background imageSurface Structure Collection: Structures on the sea surface, Faroe Islands, Denmark

Structures on the sea surface, Faroe Islands, Denmark

Background imageSurface Structure Collection: Reflections on a calm sea surface, Faroe Islands, Denmark

Reflections on a calm sea surface, Faroe Islands, Denmark

Background imageSurface Structure Collection: Green algae on a rock, Suouroy, Faroe Islands, Denmark

Green algae on a rock, Suouroy, Faroe Islands, Denmark

Background imageSurface Structure Collection: Sand patterns, Denmark

Sand patterns, Denmark

Background imageSurface Structure Collection: Gray lichen on rock, Faroe Islands, Denmark

Gray lichen on rock, Faroe Islands, Denmark

Background imageSurface Structure Collection: Caloplaca lichen -Caloplaca- on rock, Faroe Islands, Denmark

Caloplaca lichen -Caloplaca- on rock, Faroe Islands, Denmark

Background imageSurface Structure Collection: Ice formation, ice structure, Vatnajokull glacier, in the Breioarlon glacier lagoon, Austurland

Ice formation, ice structure, Vatnajokull glacier, in the Breioarlon glacier lagoon, Austurland, Iceland



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Surface structure can be a mesmerizing world to explore, revealing intricate details that often go unnoticed. Take a closer look through the lens of a scanning electron microscope (SEM), and you'll discover an enchanting realm. Pollen grains, those tiny carriers of life, showcase their unique surface structures under SEM. From the delicate patterns on Brassica pollen to the rugged texture of Black mustard seed, each grain tells its own story. These microscopic marvels hold secrets waiting to be unraveled. Moving from nature's wonders to aquatic realms, zebra fish skin reveals its hidden beauty when examined with SEM. The scales resemble an artistic mosaic, forming an exquisite pattern that adorns these graceful creatures. It's as if Mother Nature herself painted this masterpiece. Venturing beyond our planet's boundaries, even moon rocks have captivating surface structures when observed using SEM. These extraterrestrial specimens bear witness to cosmic forces and celestial journeys etched upon their rocky surfaces—a testament to the mysteries of space. Back on Earth, sand dunes in Libya unveil mesmerizing patterns shaped by wind and time in the Libyan Desert of Sahara. Each ripple tells tales of shifting sands and endless horizons—an ever-changing canvas created by nature itself. But not all sand remains ephemeral; some dunes transform into solid rock over millennia. Sandstone formations like Coyote Buttes North in Arizona stand tall as testaments to geological processes at work—time turning loose particles into enduring stone sculptures. Delving deeper into Earth's treasures lies zeolite geodes found in Faroe Islands off Denmark's coast—a mineral wonderland within ancient volcanic rocks. Their intricate crystalline structures captivate with their symmetrical beauty—an art form crafted by geological forces over eons. Even viruses reveal astonishing surface structures when viewed under SEM lenses—the Parvovirus particle becomes a work of art itself—its geometric elegance defying expectations amidst its minuscule size. Returning once more to the world of pollen, broad bean pollen showcases its unique surface features.