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Snowflake Magnification 93x To 36000x
Low temperature SEM magnification series for a snow crystal from 93x to 36000x. Didn’t expect snow crystals to be so beautifully crafted and complex under the microscope. 8 pics after the jump.
Source: 2loop
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December 18th, 2006 at 1:18 pm
Man. That is ridiculously beautiful.
April 6th, 2007 at 1:58 am
While I wouldn’t have expressed it the same way, I have to agree with Mr. Billington. It’s breathtakingly beautiful. Thanks for letting us see it.
Maggie
April 16th, 2007 at 10:25 am
Wow oh wow…
June 17th, 2007 at 4:07 pm
it just showshow much intricate detail there is in everything around us! Almost engineered?
June 19th, 2007 at 2:03 pm
isnt it amazing what God can do
June 20th, 2007 at 11:26 am
God does no exist the bible is mildly amusing fictional story told to entertain the slower and less educated people of this world
June 20th, 2007 at 1:11 pm
Very interesting illustration of the dumb complexity of unseen things. Water is a very special substance, eh? But Andrew! You really don’t have to reach for that tired old “god” concept just because you see something wonderful. That seems like such a human-centred universe, requiring that imaginary old guy to have his imaginary fingers on every wonder. “God” is far too small and trivial to match up to the inconceivable hugeness of reality.
July 7th, 2007 at 2:04 am
Whether or not God is existent seems to be beyond the point when enjoying these images. It seems that people believe that just because they do not believe in a greater power than man can imagine that they then have the authority and understanding of the Universe to try to convert agnostics and unsure Christians to atheism. I believe that if someone has utter faith and thus happiness from their own beliefs, whether they be right or wrong is of no consequence. It’s not the duty of anyone on Earth to completely disregard the views of others. If someone preaches to you about God, don’t ignore them or feel superior because you don’t agree, just listen to what they have to say, and question them if you must but sensitively.
Nice snowflake.
August 3rd, 2007 at 12:50 pm
With something as simple as snowflakes being so complex, it is interesting to imagine how our concepts of ourselves, others, God, and the universe could simply just be scratching the surface.
Peace
August 29th, 2007 at 11:48 pm
Yet more evidence that H. R. Giger plays God when he is bored…
August 30th, 2007 at 12:52 pm
¿la puedes creer? es lo máximo. ¿Quién como Dios?
November 3rd, 2007 at 5:56 pm
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February 19th, 2008 at 5:39 am
The images depict a snowflake as unique and more detailed as I have ever viewed. I am amazed. I am not amazed that the discussion of this marvelous depiction has been reduced to a discussion of God or not god.
It is hard to believe that each and every snowflake is in and of itself so simple and yet so complex and indeed beautiful. I can understand how someone could mistake its completeness as designed and if designed by who other than a god. But I can more easily understand how our poor minds want to relegate nature to God simply because we do not understand nor can we duplicate nature’s infinite beauty — so like man’s pre and early history; attributing to a god that which we do not understand and which we might fear — stars, comets, volcanos, lightning, storms, floods, earthquakes, even fire. Today these things are more fully explained and we do not fear them or deify them. So let it be with snowflakes at whatever magnification. God had a hand it it or did not; makes no difference in our appreciation and awe.
July 14th, 2008 at 5:47 am
idk.. but, i dont see anything…. all i see is a zoomed in wall of some sort…
August 25th, 2008 at 10:54 am
What I think is the most amazing part is that something that seems so commonplace on the surface (when it’s piling up on your driveway or you have to shovel it in order to get out the door) is actually so complex. I mean, why does it need to be? We don’t see it in that way when it’s all around us, and even when we look at it with our naked eyes. But each and every one is amazingly beautiful and we don’t even have the chance to see it. So why is it that way? Why so much precision and detail without a seeming reason (art for art’s sake?)?
Finally, Masaru Emoto’s work with water shows that a person, or a group of people, can have a direct effect on the crystals in water just by sending positive thoughts, words, or intentions to the water itself. Water is 75% of our bodies. Just think of what implications that can have on our reality, health, and the planet.
Peace.