Ultra-macro of corals

Hidden details and colours of corals from the Great Barrier Reef. No color alteration or, aside from focus stacking, digital embellishment performed beyond those standard in nature/wildlife photography. Read more about fluorescence on our websites.

<p align="left"><i>Lobophyllia hemprichii</i> coral edge. Without magnification this part looks solid red. The purpose of those "tentacles" is to increase the surface area (for symbiotic microorganism farming).<br>
Check out this part in 3d.
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<p align="left"><a href="http://www.microworldsphotography.com/Other/3D-stereo/n-CwqJW/i-LJTppKC/A">Side-by-side</a> for those who are comfortable with eye-crossing.</p>

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Lobophyllia hemprichii coral edge. Without magnification this part looks solid red. The purpose of those "tentacles" is to increase the surface area (for symbiotic microorganism farming).
Check out this part in 3d.

Side-by-side for those who are comfortable with eye-crossing.

3d stereo coral fluorescence surface lobophyllia

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