This collection of sea urchin skeletons from around the world has been photographed by lighting each specimen separately from the inside, revealing its delicate structures beautifully.
The sea urchins were photographed in top view, the ordered tiny holes in the skeleton letting the most light through. This can be seen on each sea urchin as a five-armed star-shaped figure.
Robert Brons is a biologist, teacher and biological image maker. To create his scientific illustrations, he uses camera, telephoto and macro lenses, microscope, diving equipment, culture trays, Photoshop and everything else needed to capture the life cycle of plants and animals... Read more…