In the nexus of science and nature, my photo captures the unexpected beauty within HSLA material. During an in-situ tensile test using a SEM machine, a surreal discovery unfolds: a slice of mushroom nestled in the material's microstructure. Beyond showcasing material resilience under stress, the image celebrates the serendipity of discovering nature's artistry in scientific exploration.
![A grey pattern produced with an SEM machine with numbers at the bottom](https://www.uoguelph.ca/research/system/files/fungal%20border.jpg)