Over 900 species can be identified as slime mold.
Formerly thought of as fungi, these small organisms help break down dead vegetation.
Since then, he hasn’t turned back.
Through his macro photography, he brings us into the world of these fascinating organisms.
And his photography allows the public to see just how much variety there really is.
From colorful spheres to translucent amorphous shapes, the slime molds that Webb captures launch the gamut.
Certaiomyxa fruticulosa
Each single-cell amoeba is amazingly efficient at finding food and can form large masses so you can engulf vegetation.
Print requests can also be made via the contact form on hiswebsite.
Photographer Barry Webb specializes in macro images of slime mold.
Comatricha
Comatricha nigra with Lycogala epidendrum in the background
Arcyria denudata
Physarum album
Lamproderma scintillans
Hemitrichia calyculata
Cribraria cancellata
Hanging Fruit Bodies of Badhamia utricularis
Stemonitis on a Larch Twig
