A stunning macro image of sand from a Mallorca beach by Cologne-based photographer Ole Bielfeldt – a colourful composition of minute but highly detailed fragments of coral, quartz and shells of which Bielfeldt sez:
Although to the naked eye this looks like very clean natural sand, pieces of micro-plastic, as seen in the last image, can be found when viewed under the microscope.
More of his tiny universes here and here.
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Fascinating, makes me think of the times I got sand in my sandwich and chomped away unperturbed! Although the last time that happened was in the late 80’s so maybe no micro-plastic then?
It’s not clear but I think the clear object with fine strands coming out of it is the micro-plastic, yellow horn thing is pointing at it.