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22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Artistic
Zen—through the lens of micro photography

'Zen' is a polarized photography image of amino acid crystals, composed of 72 photos that have been stitched and stacked together. Its specific components are dissolved β-alanine & L-glutamic acid. The image resembles a Buddha seated amidst an infinitely continuous valley, with its elegant colors and curved composition evoking a sense of Zen.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 01.2024
Date Uploaded: 12.2024
Photo Location: Beijing, China
Camera: ILCE-7M3
Copyright: © Huang Yue