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Coloured SEM of house dust
House dust. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of house dust. Typically, house dust comprises a mixture of skin scales, hair (the scaled filaments across the middle of the image), particles of soil and sand, fibres of household coverings and pet animal fur. Magnification: x110 at 5x7cm size. x296 at 8x6ins, x157 at 10x7cm master size
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This print showcases the intricate world of house dust in all its colorful glory. Taken using a scanning electron microscope (SEM), this image reveals the hidden composition of what we often dismiss as mere dirt. The vibrant colors and detailed textures bring to life the diverse elements that make up house dust. From skin scales to hair, particles of soil and sand, fibres from household coverings, and even pet animal fur - it's all there, beautifully captured in this mesmerizing snapshot. At a magnification of x110 for a 5x7cm size print, every tiny detail is brought into sharp focus. As you delve deeper into the image at larger sizes - x296 at 8x6ins or x157 at 10x7cm master size - you'll discover an astonishing level of intricacy that might have otherwise gone unnoticed. This photograph serves as a reminder that our everyday surroundings are teeming with unseen wonders waiting to be explored. It invites us to appreciate the complexity within seemingly mundane objects like house dust and encourages us to see beauty in unexpected places. Displayed on your wall or desk, this print will undoubtedly spark conversations about the microscopic world around us and remind us of how much there is still left to discover right under our noses.
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