What is this close-up picture? (WotsThat: Frayed rope end (macro))

Question

What object is shown in this zoomed-in close-up photo?

WillowShard · Accepted Answer

Frayed rope end (macro). Rope fibers fray because they're made of twisted strands that separate when cut or worn. Under magnification, you can actually see the individual plant or synthetic fibers that make up each strand, which is why macro photography reveals such intricate detail in something as ordinary as a rope end.

Answer: Frayed rope end (macro)

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