Blue Whale

"Blue Whale" is a poetic microphotographic artwork capturing a urea crystal in an extraordinary form. Under polarized light, the microphotographer has captured a moment where the chemical compound has crystallized into a whale-like shape, creating a flowing and vivid composition.

The crystal has taken a long, streamlined shape remarkably resembling a blue whale. The color palette is particularly impressive - electric blue tones dominate the "head" section, smoothly transitioning into warm golden and amber hues towards the "tail". The surface is covered with fine crystalline texture, reminiscent of microscopic stripes and patterns covering a whale's skin.

Around the main crystal float ethereal "air bubbles" - small crystal fragments that add dynamism to the composition and create the impression of an underwater scene. Against the purple background, the crystal appears to float like a mystical sea creature in ocean depths.

Interesting Facts: Urea or carbamide is a remarkable substance that plays a crucial role in both nature and industry. It was the first organic compound synthesized in a laboratory from inorganic compounds (Friedrich Wöhler, 1828), breaking the vitalism theory which claimed organic compounds could only be produced by living organisms. Today, urea is the world's most produced nitrogen fertilizer, with annual production exceeding 170 million tons. In nature, urea occurs in the urine of many mammals and is also used in the cosmetics industry as a skin moisturizer.