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This captivating image of the tongue of a snail (patella vulgatis) captured in yellow polarized light took 13th place in the competition. Highlights are accentuated against a vibrant blue background cast by a filter made of the crystal selenite.
Stephen Lowry/University of Ulster, Northern Ireland courtesy Nikon Instruments
Nikon Small World Gallery