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by Charles Krebs
Mon May 29, 2006 4:52 pm
Forum: Photography Through the Microscope Gallery
Topic: Statoblast
Replies: 5
Views: 19407

David... found this single specimen in a sample jar taken from Lake Sammamish here in Issaquah yesterday.
by Charles Krebs
Mon May 29, 2006 3:59 pm
Forum: Photography Through the Microscope Gallery
Topic: Statoblast
Replies: 5
Views: 19407

Hi Rik... more planar like coathooks.
by Charles Krebs
Mon May 29, 2006 1:25 pm
Forum: Photography Through the Microscope Gallery
Topic: Mallomonas
Replies: 1
Views: 12286

Mallomonas

a golden alga or chrysophyte

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by Charles Krebs
Mon May 29, 2006 1:16 pm
Forum: Photography Through the Microscope Gallery
Topic: Statoblast
Replies: 5
Views: 19407

Statoblast

This is a Bryozoan statoblast. It is a cyst that can survive over the winter and begin a new Bryozoan colony when conditions permit. The little anchor shaped hooks really cling to things and allow the statoblast to hitch a ride on vegatation or animals. This was the first one I've seen, and it was n...
by Charles Krebs
Sun May 28, 2006 12:56 pm
Forum: Photography Through the Microscope Gallery
Topic: Euplotes
Replies: 3
Views: 17676

Hi J-M... where ya been? Excellent image! There is much detail here to examine, and the "depth" effect is great.
by Charles Krebs
Sun May 28, 2006 12:52 pm
Forum: Photography Through the Microscope Gallery
Topic: Loxodes on closer inspection
Replies: 3
Views: 16466

Gerd... yes... excellent details and interesting subject. I always seem to learn something new from your posts
by Charles Krebs
Sun May 28, 2006 12:47 pm
Forum: Photography Through the Microscope Gallery
Topic: Father extended limbs...
Replies: 3
Views: 14999

Nice shot! Perfect use of the shallow DOF. I particularly like the way it falls across the legs on the left.
by Charles Krebs
Sun May 28, 2006 12:43 pm
Forum: Photography Through the Microscope Gallery
Topic: Tardigrada skin
Replies: 1
Views: 12037

Bernhard... nice find! ...and nicely recorded! Thanks for posting it.
by Charles Krebs
Sun May 28, 2006 12:37 pm
Forum: Administrator's Appreciation Gallery...Photography Through the Microscope
Topic: morel squash prep
Replies: 7
Views: 20970

David... excellent in both cases! The phase shots you post look so "clean" (for lack of a better word). One part of that is probably your good sample preparation. Flatter definitely is better in phase.
by Charles Krebs
Wed May 24, 2006 8:02 am
Forum: Macro and Micro Technique and Technical Discussions
Topic: macro rail
Replies: 2
Views: 15472

If you use "Arca" style mounting plates and clamps I suggest you also take a look at the Novoflex "L" http://www.novoflex.de/english/html/co_eha4.php http://www.adorama.com/NVFRL.html?searchinfo=novoflex%20focusing%20rack&item_no=5 The base is the "Arca dovetail" and it has a geared platform that is...
by Charles Krebs
Tue May 23, 2006 10:22 pm
Forum: Photography Through the Microscope Gallery
Topic: Green Lacewing
Replies: 4
Views: 10490

Yup! Blue paper instead of green (for background). 10X has shorter working distance so "dome" is shallower, made from ping-pong ball.
by Charles Krebs
Tue May 23, 2006 9:47 pm
Forum: Photography Through the Microscope Gallery
Topic: Green Lacewing
Replies: 4
Views: 10490

Green Lacewing

Always thought this insect had great eyes!
3X objective top, 10X bottom. 2.5X photo-eyepiece, Canon 350D.


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by Charles Krebs
Tue May 23, 2006 9:43 pm
Forum: Photography Through the Microscope Gallery
Topic: Green Stink Bug
Replies: 1
Views: 6152

Green Stink Bug

Dorsal view of head.
2X objective, 2.5X photo-eyepiece. Canon 350D.


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by Charles Krebs
Tue May 23, 2006 9:39 pm
Forum: Photography Through the Microscope Gallery
Topic: Luna Moth, Wing Sec.
Replies: 6
Views: 8567

Super detail in these Ken. Now let's put that new macro lens down occasionally and keep the Meiji and Axiostar limbered up!
by Charles Krebs
Tue May 23, 2006 9:35 pm
Forum: Photography Through the Microscope Gallery
Topic: Levyne Crystal...
Replies: 3
Views: 4816

Beautiful small crystal... looks like pure ice.