"Blown wildly out of proportion in large format, the slime molds that British photographer Barry Webb captures seem atmospheric and sculptural. Stemonitis, for example, looks like dozens of thin pieces of wire with their ends coated in colored wax."
"Scientists have documented hundreds of these organisms that aren't actually related to plants, fungi, animals, or molds-despite the name-but comprise a unique group unto themselves. They're more closely related to amoebas."
"Webb's image of a species called Lamproderma scintillans, partly engulfed by a water droplet, won the Botanical Britain category of the British Wildlife Photography Awards."
"Several of his photos are on display in large format in the exhibition Mythos Wald at Gasometer Oberhausen in Germany, which continues through the end of the year."
Barry Webb's macro photography showcases the intricate beauty of slime molds, organisms unrelated to plants or fungi. His images reveal a variety of shapes and colors, such as Stemonitis and Lamproderma scintillans. Webb contributes to botanical records with high-resolution images, aiding scientific research. His work has been recognized in exhibitions, including the British Wildlife Photography Awards and the Mythos Wald exhibition in Germany. Webb's photography highlights the fascinating world of slime molds, which are more closely related to amoebas than traditional molds.
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