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Microsculpture : portraits of insects from the collections of the Oxford University of Natural History / Levon Biss. by Biss, Levon. Abrams, 2017. Call #: 595.702 B623m Subjects Insects -- Pictorial works.   Photography of insects.   Insects in art. ISBN:  9781419726958 (hc.) Alternate title:  Portraits of insects from the collections of the Oxford University of Natural History Description:  1 volume (unpaged) : chiefly color illustrations ; 32 cm. Summary:  "A unique photographic study of insects in mind-blowing magnification that celebrates the wonders of nature and science. Levon Biss's photographs capture in breathtaking detail the beauty of the insect world and are printed in large-scale format to provide an unforgettable viewing experience. Each picture is created from approximately 8,000 individual photographs. Segments of the specimen are lit and photographed separately using microscope lenses, then stacked to maintain sharp focus throughout. These images are then combined to create a single high-resolution file. From start to finish, each portrait takes approximately 4 weeks to create. The project has captured the attention of the world with features in WIRED and New Scientist. Microsculpture has been exhibited at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History. Levon Biss is a British photographer"--Provided by publisher. Other authors:  Oxford University Museum of Natural History. Holds:  0   Copy/Holding information No Item Information

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