Newbie image attempt

[jimur]

While trying to fine tune a diy adapter tube for a recently acquired trinocular head in hopes of capturing better images I found what I think to be a rotifer of sorts but haven't been able to confirm yet. Not a stacked photo but still disappointed with the results thus far.

[mrsonchus]

Hello jimur,
Don't be disappointed with this my friend, it's a very nice image. I'd say you're off to a good start. Keep it up, looking forward to more.

John B.

[hkv]

Great start! Nice image for not being stacked! Also, these rotifers move a lot and can be hard to get without motion blur. I believe what you have is "Lecane (Monostyla) Quadridentata". Around 100 µm in size, so I wonder if you have measured it correct?

[jimur]

Thanks for the kind words and info. Most likely beginner's luck. My diy photo tube is still not quite parfocal. It's very close but a little touch up machining on the length should bring it in nicely. I think the addition of flocking or paint on some of the inner surfaces might help the image also. ?? Thanks to hkv for noticing the scale error. I did in fact miscalibrate the scale. (more rookie mistakes) But hey, one must crack a few eggs to make omelettes and I'm here to learn. Thanks again guys.