Flowers are one of the great joys of spring, but viewing them under a scanning electron microscope uncovers a surreal, alien beauty. These images were created by the award-winning German microscopy team Eye of Science, comprising photographer Oliver Meckes and biologist Nicole Ottawa.
Pollen grains (grey) on the stigma (yellow) of an arnica flower
A primula petal.
A rapeseed flower petal.
Four grains of lilac pollen.
See more pictures - http://www.theguardian.com/science/gallery/2014/may/09/spring-flowers-pictures-electron-microscope
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