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Radial needle-like crystals spread from a drying droplet on a glass slide under dark field macro lighting

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Sharp radial needle-shaped crystals radiate from a central drying droplet on a glass microscopy slide, captured in crisp dark field macro. This image is ideal for science publications, educational materials and laboratory themed design projects.

Prompt: “needle-like crystals spreading across a drying drop on a glass slide, dark field, macro” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): The image closely matches the brief with sharp, well composed details; only minor softness at the far slide edges prevents a perfect 10 score.

Also searched as: drying drop crystal · microscopy slide · lab science macro

Direct file: 1152×1440 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this needle crystals on glass slide photo for free, commercially?
Yes. This photo is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Needle Crystals On Glass Slide” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/needle-crystals-on-glass-slide-bb032e4f) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1152×1440 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its portrait shape suits phone wallpapers, Pinterest pins, Instagram and TikTok posts and magazine-style layouts.
Is this photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “needle-like crystals spreading across a drying drop on a glass slide, dark field, macro” and passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
Where can I find more science images like this?
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