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▲ King-Aaron 5 hours ago

When I first saw this photo I refused to believe it was real. This is just so otherworldly, it's fantastic.

▲Smoosh 4 hours ago | parent [-]

I still have misgivings that it is AI generated or modified, but assume that the judges have done their due diligence. I’m a little saddened that I now have to question things such as this.

▲Liuser 3 hours ago | parent | next [-]

From the article: “Bielfeldt does not use AI in his images, preferring to rely on traditional techniques.”

▲gnabgib 3 hours ago | parent [-]

Yes. Macro photography always looks a little fake. Plus Nikon Small World doesn't have a good track record in 2026.

▲Smoosh 2 hours ago | parent [-]

I see that it uses stacked images, so that can account for the lack of normal focus cues.

▲MBCook 3 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

I think they had a problem with that last year, so I suspect they may be extra vigilant.

▲gnabgib 3 hours ago | parent [-]

Last month https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49934521