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by KurtM
Sun Jul 12, 2020 5:19 pm
Forum: For forum members who want to buy and sell equipment
Topic: Black Zeiss WL
Replies: 18
Views: 10915

Re: Black Zeiss WL

Here are a few. Nothing special about 'em, just what was quick to come up with. Most of my imaging through the WL use the 63x/1.4 planapo, as I believe all of these are. There are more images in my Flickr album, link in the sig line below. Caloneis lewisii 63x DIC red compensator.jpg Caloneis lewis...
by KurtM
Sun Jul 12, 2020 12:52 am
Forum: For forum members who want to buy and sell equipment
Topic: Black Zeiss WL
Replies: 18
Views: 10915

Re: Black Zeiss WL

Here are a few. Nothing special about 'em, just what was quick to come up with. Most of my imaging through the WL use the 63x/1.4 planapo, as I believe all of these are. Caloneis lewisii 63x DIC red compensator.jpg Caloneis lewisii 63x DIC.jpg There are more images in my Flickr album, link in the si...
by KurtM
Thu Jul 09, 2020 12:34 am
Forum: Specimens, samples and slides
Topic: New Diatom Project
Replies: 64
Views: 22756

Re: New Diatom Project

Thanks Charles. And what kind of heat are you using, butane torch or alcohol lamp or what? The micro torch runs awful hot, but that can be mitigated with distance. I have trouble getting consistent flame action with alcohol lamps.
by KurtM
Wed Jul 08, 2020 12:47 am
Forum: Specimens, samples and slides
Topic: New Diatom Project
Replies: 64
Views: 22756

Re: New Diatom Project

Charles, I finally made it home today, and wonder if you can point me to your needle-pulling discussions, and/or anything else on the subject you think worthy of attention? I intend to revisit the needle-puller apparatus that Keith has been working on, as it especially piques my interest. But I have...
by KurtM
Fri Jul 03, 2020 1:21 am
Forum: Specimens, samples and slides
Topic: New Diatom Project
Replies: 64
Views: 22756

Re: New Diatom Project

I'm admiring how fine your needle is!

I know you've discussed needle-pulling, but I have been unable to do anything in the lab because I haven't seen my home since February. But when I do get back, that's one thing I want to tackle right off: improving on my needles.
by KurtM
Sat Jun 20, 2020 12:36 am
Forum: Pictures and Videos
Topic: Triceratium diatom from Pensacola, USA
Replies: 7
Views: 3583

Re: Triceratium diatom from Pensacola, USA

Hobbyst46 wrote:
Fri Jun 19, 2020 6:49 pm
Good photo, Bob !
Indeed, very nice!
by KurtM
Sat Jun 20, 2020 12:33 am
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: Incoming! Olympus BH-2 ...and a question please
Replies: 5
Views: 2785

Re: Incoming! Olympus BH-2 ...and a question please

...there is far more scattered light in a telescope...
It's the same thing, really, whereas telescopes suffer from "scattered light" because they're seldom properly baffled, particularly at the focuser. Yes, OT, but I had to say it.
by KurtM
Mon Jun 15, 2020 1:42 am
Forum: Pictures and Videos
Topic: Campylodiscus (hibernicus?)
Replies: 7
Views: 3341

Re: Campylodiscus (hibernicus?)

That's one of the nicest presentations I've seen yet for describing the very confounding shape of these things.

Wonder if you might add a comment or two on how you manipulated the specimen to get your various perspectives? Again, nicely done!
by KurtM
Thu Jun 04, 2020 1:29 am
Forum: Beginner's corner
Topic: Inverted microscopes
Replies: 4
Views: 2548

Re: Inverted microscopes

Are inverted scopes better for observing pond microorganisms? No such thing as a 'better' scope for observing anything ... it depends on what kind of observing you have in mind. For example, I'd argue that the best scope for observing pond critters when first looking into a sample container is the ...
by KurtM
Thu Jun 04, 2020 12:52 am
Forum: Pictures and Videos
Topic: Arcella sp., Two different views from 1 stack
Replies: 12
Views: 6348

Re: Arcella sp., Two different views from 1 stack

Charlie, you have outdone yourself! :lol:
by KurtM
Tue Jun 02, 2020 1:58 am
Forum: Pictures and Videos
Topic: First attempts at arranging diatoms
Replies: 39
Views: 10910

Re: First attempts at arranging diatoms

microb wrote:
Tue Jun 02, 2020 1:53 am
Really cool.

Would be great to see the steps taken, and the recipe for the mount on the cover slip.
^^^ I second the motion!
by KurtM
Mon Jun 01, 2020 12:16 am
Forum: Specimens, samples and slides
Topic: New Diatom Project
Replies: 64
Views: 22756

Re: New Diatom Project

I'll add another endorsement for Michel Haak at diatoms.nl. I've been doing business with him for some years now, and he's always been a delight to trade with. His cleaned sample material is indeed wonderful for making your own slides, and his finished slides are likewise first class. The diatoms sh...
by KurtM
Sun May 31, 2020 12:53 am
Forum: Pictures and Videos
Topic: Campylodiscus decorus
Replies: 8
Views: 3384

Re: Campylodiscus decorus

Glen, is this specimen shaped like the one I imaged and posted on this thread?

viewtopic.php?p=32404#p32404
by KurtM
Sun May 31, 2020 12:41 am
Forum: Specimens, samples and slides
Topic: New Diatom Project
Replies: 64
Views: 22756

Re: New Diatom Project

Charles, can you add a word on where you obtain your chemicals? Muriatic acid I know to be available in home improvement/hardware stores, but any comment regarding concentration? I seem to remember there being some discussion of having to be careful to buy the 'strong stuff'. And where do you get su...
by KurtM
Sat May 30, 2020 12:44 am
Forum: Pictures and Videos
Topic: Marine diatoms, foraminifer, copepod
Replies: 9
Views: 4119

Re: Marine diatoms, foraminifer, copepod

Your images are nothing short of thrilling, and I'm always all over your posts! Please keep 'em coming!
by KurtM
Sun May 24, 2020 12:14 am
Forum: Pictures and Videos
Topic: Entomoneis alata
Replies: 12
Views: 4326

Re: Entomoneis alata

Yes, a most excellent image of a diatom I personally know to be the very devil to get a good image of. Once again 75RR proves to be the wizard of the 63x/1.4 planapo, an objective lens I personally know to be the very devil to get good images through. :ugeek: <--- Here you go, the Uber Geek Award is...
by KurtM
Sun May 24, 2020 12:07 am
Forum: Specimens, samples and slides
Topic: New Diatom Project
Replies: 64
Views: 22756

Re: New Diatom Project

I will document from start to finish, processing these from raw diatomite to the finished type slide.
Most excellent! I am already very much looking forward to each and every installment!
by KurtM
Tue May 12, 2020 1:56 am
Forum: Pictures and Videos
Topic: Foraminifera
Replies: 6
Views: 2479

Re: Foraminifera

Wow -- just wonderful! Don't see living forams any too often...
by KurtM
Tue May 05, 2020 12:47 am
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: Zeiss WL Modified with Tilt Top
Replies: 20
Views: 7030

Re: Zeiss WL Modified with Tilt Top

Charles, just want to say thanks as always for posting your finds. That's a really cool scope I never would have known a thing about otherwise.
by KurtM
Tue May 05, 2020 12:41 am
Forum: Pictures and Videos
Topic: Actinocyclus subtilis
Replies: 18
Views: 6280

Re: Actinocyclus subtilis

Lovely diatoms, and images of them. Well done, sir.
Always seem to be plenty of diatoms to be found when one picks some up with tweezers and taps lightly on a slide.

Try tapping harder and see if you get even better results? 8-)
by KurtM
Sun Apr 12, 2020 1:54 am
Forum: Introduce yourself
Topic: Adding / requiring member locations?
Replies: 15
Views: 5801

Re: Adding / requiring member locations?

Having location makes all the difference in the world to me. It always annoys me when it is not given as it amounts to missing information, and I'm always much more interested and appreciative when it is.
by KurtM
Thu Apr 09, 2020 12:52 am
Forum: Pictures and Videos
Topic: Euglypha ciliata (testate amoeba)
Replies: 15
Views: 4640

Re: Euglypha ciliata (testate amoeba)

Nice detail in that image, as we have come to expect from you and your deadly 63/1.4. Mesmerizing, even. Isn't it grand how those wee weird creatures craft such wonderful microscopic structures?
by KurtM
Thu Apr 09, 2020 12:46 am
Forum: Pictures and Videos
Topic: Stigonema Mammilosum
Replies: 8
Views: 3520

Re: Stigonema Mammilosum

viktor j nilsson wrote:
Wed Apr 08, 2020 11:39 am
Truly spectacular photos, Håkan.

Inselberg is such a delightful word, too.
Indeed!

Wonderful post, thank you Håkan. Please accept this Uber Geek Award all the way from Texas ---> :ugeek:
by KurtM
Tue Mar 31, 2020 12:53 pm
Forum: Pictures and Videos
Topic: Fossiliferous chalcedony
Replies: 7
Views: 3393

Re: Fossiliferous chalcedony

Perhaps someone who understands what this image is showing could give a description for those who do not? This is a branch of study which many are unfamiliar with, including yours truly. It's pretty, but uninteresting because I don't know what I'm looking at other than 'Fossiliferous chalcedony', wh...
by KurtM
Fri Mar 06, 2020 1:56 am
Forum: Pictures and Videos
Topic: Diversity in one sample from aquarium
Replies: 20
Views: 12575

Re: Diversity in one sample from aquarium

Oh I don't know, I find it perfectly whelming, myself ... how 'bout you, Glen?

Seriously, and as I said, the variety of life forms you present makes the whole thing impressive, which makes it a grand little pond aquarium.
by KurtM
Thu Mar 05, 2020 3:33 am
Forum: Pictures and Videos
Topic: Diversity in one sample from aquarium
Replies: 20
Views: 12575

Re: Diversity in one sample from aquarium

I second the motion for pix of the aquarium! I find your assortment of wee beasties impressive, and can only assume you're keeping a splendidly healthy little ecosystem there, whether through a specific set of skills or just plain good luck. I do know perfectly well that some samples seem to stay cl...
by KurtM
Tue Mar 03, 2020 1:14 am
Forum: Pictures and Videos
Topic: Pleurosigma
Replies: 12
Views: 9167

Re: Pleurosigma

Oh my. Now that was one seriously beautiful bit of photomicography (videomicography?)!
by KurtM
Thu Feb 20, 2020 3:04 am
Forum: Beginner's corner
Topic: What's the coolest subject for stereo?
Replies: 15
Views: 8580

Re: What's the coolest subject for stereo?

^^^ This guy clearly has a point. :geek:
by KurtM
Fri Feb 14, 2020 12:56 am
Forum: Pictures and Videos
Topic: Surirella gemma
Replies: 10
Views: 6334

Re: Surirella gemma

WOW!! :shock:
by KurtM
Mon Feb 03, 2020 1:26 am
Forum: Microscopes and optics
Topic: Dual Gooseneck Illuminator Recommendations?
Replies: 12
Views: 6507

Re: Dual Gooseneck Illuminator Recommendations?

Scarodactyl wrote:
Sun Feb 02, 2020 4:19 am
I get troublesome vibrations from someone walking across the house (soon to be rectified)
No violence, now... :lol:

Thanks again, everybody!