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Welcome to Nigel Downer Photography

A specialist collection of pictures devoted to microbiology, wildlife, nature and the natural environment.

Browse the galleries to view a rich diversity of images from the natural world.

You can find much more of Nigel Downer's photographic work,
including the latest microbiology images and human pathology micrographs
by visiting Science Photo Library a
t this link:-

Science Photo Library

Mammals

Mammals

Insects

Insects

Birds

Birds

Other Invertebrates

Other Invertebrates

Reptiles and Amphibians

Reptiles and Amphibians

Marine and Underwater Life

Marine and Underwater Life

Botanical

Botanical

Human Anatomy

Human Anatomy

Invertebrates

Invertebrates

Human Pathology

Human Pathology

Animal Biology

Animal Biology

Mammal Diseases

Mammal Diseases

Flowering Plants

Flowering Plants

Non-Flowering Plants

Flowering Plants

Fungi

Fungi

Scenics

Scenics

Travel

Travel

Abstract

Abstract

About Nigel Downer

Nigel Downer is a professional photographer and lecturer. Although now retired from full-time education, he continues to expand his freelance career in the field of micro-biology, natural history and the natural environment. Nigel studied micro-biology during the 1960s and 70s and now devotes much of his time to the subject.  Specialising in close-up and macro photography, the combination of creative lighting, colour, fine detail and design is characteristic of his work. Nigel has developed an impressive collection of images over the years with his work being represented in numerous publications worldwide.

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