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Diatom with somewhere to go
Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2019 7:58 pm
by 75RR
It stopped for a rest after a bit and I was able to photograph it.
Plan 40x/0.65, DIC, 300µm length, 2 stacks stitched in Photoshop
Re: Diatom with somewhere to go
Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2019 9:19 pm
by Hobbyst46
Attractive diatom, especially since it is so rich in pigments.
Re: Diatom with somewhere to go
Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2019 9:34 pm
by 75RR
Thanks Hobbyst46, yes it is very attractive. I was pleased when I found it. Had hoped to do more with it - perhaps with the next one.
Re: Diatom with somewhere to go
Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2019 10:31 pm
by Glycolyse
I love the details on the photo, great work !
Re: Diatom with somewhere to go
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2019 5:32 am
by 75RR
Thanks Glycolyse
Re: Diatom with somewhere to go
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2019 6:12 pm
by Manticore
great stuff ,
Re: Diatom with somewhere to go
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2019 6:54 pm
by billbillt
GREAT IMAGE!...
Re: Diatom with somewhere to go
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2019 9:47 pm
by nboyer
Very nice detail and structure. Seems the diatom is just leisurely on his merry little way. Out of curiosity, if I may ask, how are you coupling your µ43 camera to the microscope? Cheers. -Norm
Re: Diatom with somewhere to go
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2019 10:12 pm
by 75RR
Thanks Manticore, billbillt and nboyer
Out of curiosity, if I may ask, how are you coupling your µ43 camera to the microscope?
Afocal setup placed on a tripod to avoid vibrations.
Re: Diatom with somewhere to go
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2019 10:34 pm
by nboyer
Hmm, why didn't I think of that. I'm searching all over the evil auction site for a special adapter/coupler. I'll have to give that a try, thanks for idea. Cheers. -Norm
Re: Diatom with somewhere to go
Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2019 12:42 am
by KurtM
Few things look as happy as Diatoms with wanderlust. And fairly mind-blowing to think they're plants!
Re: Diatom with somewhere to go
Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2019 4:29 am
by 75RR
Thanks KurtM
And fairly mind-blowing to think they're plants!
Agree!
The Day of the Triffids ...
Re: Diatom with somewhere to go
Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2019 6:00 am
by billbillt
"The Day of the Triffids ..."
Read this SYFY story many, many years ago... Still remember it...
BillT
Re: Diatom with somewhere to go
Posted: Sun May 19, 2019 6:48 pm
by Radazz
billbillt wrote:"The Day of the Triffids ..."
Read this SYFY story many, many years ago... Still remember it...
BillT
The book was much better than the movie.
Re: Diatom with somewhere to go
Posted: Sun May 19, 2019 10:56 pm
by tgss
Very nice image 75RR and I very much liked the Star Wars battle cruiserish way in which the diatom glided unstoppably across the screen while lesser creatures wiggled (cringed?) in the background!
As for "The Day of the Triffids", I have enjoyed all of John Wyndham's SF novels several times now - I particularly enjoy SF set in the present day, or very near future, and most of Wyndham's novel are like that.
Cheers
Tom
Re: Diatom with somewhere to go
Posted: Mon May 20, 2019 5:59 pm
by 75RR
Thanks tgss. Diatoms are pretty awesome.