Micro space

This is a picture of the negative dyed catalase crystal, image processed, extracted characteristic structure, and pseudo color treated. An arrangement of catalase protein constituting a two-dimensional crystal seems to be a maze. Infinite space reminding of profound outer space exists there.

At 59th photo contest hosted by the Japanese Society of Microscopy in 2003.

Condition

Specimen: Transmission Electron Microscope H-7600

Magnification: × 40,000

Accelerating voltage: 100 kV

Software: Adobe^® Photoshop^® 5.0J

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*This work was presented at the "photo contest" hosted by the Japanese Society of Microscopy.

The Japanese Society of Microscopy

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