A stunning world, which we find hard to see with the naked eye, or fail to notice due to the hustle and bustle of our every day lives, is hiding right under our noses. Nowadays, thanks to a huge improvement in photographic technology, we are able to acknowledge and admire this beautiful world. Below are a selection of wonderful close-up photos which reveal the weird and wonderful world that exists under our feet.
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