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Floating sand grains

It is said that there are more sandgrains on the world than stars in the universe. Each sand grain is different and using polarized light the look like little gems. Here, they seem to drift on waves. Miscoscopic image using waterglass and sand.

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Photographer of the Year Contest

2024

Nominee

Abstract

Non Professional

Floating sand grains

It is said that there are more sandgrains on the world than stars in the universe. Each sand grain is different and using polarized light the look like little gems. Here, they seem to drift on waves. Miscoscopic image using waterglass and sand.

About Artist

Machiel Zwarts

As a lifelong photographer, Machiel has experience with film, nature and nowadays with more conceptual photography, evolving from macro to microscopy photography. Publications: Publikatie PF, April 2023, Rubriek Debuut, Titel: Na ons de zondvloed. https://pf.nl/debutant-fotograaf-machiel-zwarts/ Interview: In Beeld, Nederlands centrum voor Vrije fotografie, 115, februari 2024, Droom en Drive, p. 10-13. https://fotobonddigitaal.nl/in-beeld-115/droom-drive-machiel-zwarts/

Machiel Zwarts

Photographic Areas of Focus

Abstract, Minimalism, Nature

Location

Netherlands

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