Native Seeds
Explore the world of native Patagonian seeds under the microscope to discover intricate colors and textures unlike anything you’ve seen before
Each photo that you see in this gallery is a composition of hundreds of individual photos that are compiled to showcase each seed’s unique beauty
Katy Newlin | Micrograph Photographer, Expedition + Scientific Lead
Fernando Becerra | Expedition Assistant, Photograph Editor
Team
Claudia Scognamillo + José Cruz San Martín | Round River Conservation Studies
Regional experts in conservation and outreach; assisted in native seed collection from the steppe, specifically from Cochrane and Patagonia National Park.
Mónica Toro Manríquez + Alejandro Huertas Herrera | Centro de Investigación en Ecosistemas de la Patagonia CIEP
Scientific experts in Nothofagus forests and native flora.
María Jesús May | Naturaleza Pública
Local native plant nursery (Vivero Triple Impacto), collection of native seeds from the steppe and desert-like landscapes.
Vania Slavia Brstilo, Konomi Kikuchi, Paul Coleman, Victoria Vargas Orroño, Camila Prado Pincetti
Collaborations
Grant awarded for the project by the Chilean Ministerio de las Culturas, las Artes y el Patrimonio for the FondArt 2025 grant.