MICSCAPE
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Image left: Manuel del Cerro encourages the study of freshwater life in-situ in an aquarium, using a simple but effective set-up such as that
shown.

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Making a van Leeuwenhoek microscope lens - Hans Loncke (Netherlands) shares his procedure for making a homemade simple microscope lens using items from around the house.

Homemade LED light sources for epi-illumination - Michael Stubbs-Race (Australia) shares a simple but effective design of focussed light source for epi work.

Employing advancing technology to enhance imagery of the microscopic world - Maurice (Mol) Smith, Microscopy-UK's founder, presents some methods of creating 3D type images using the latest techniques and offers a prize ...

A close-up view of the daffodil - Brian Johnston (Canada) shares striking images of the macro and micro features of this well known, but often taken for granted, spring flower.

Restoring an American Optical Cycloptic stereo microscope. Part 3. A tilt table. - Ian MacGregor (Canada) shows a neat design of homemade stage for studying suitable objects under the stereo.

The aquarium microscope and the micro-aquarium. A perennial source of amusement - Manuel del Cerro (USA) shares his enthusiasm for the merits of an indoor aquarium, a feature popular in Victorian times, and techniques for studying / photographing the fauna and flora.

A trip into the past: part 4 - Richard Howey (USA) continues his affectionate look at the quirky aspects of some past American natural history magazines.

Springtime in West Yorkshire - Ian Walker (UK) shows attractive images reflecting aspects of spring using the Nikon Coolpix 4500 and a DSLR with macro lens, both handheld.

A close-up view of the hyacinth - Brian Johnston (Canada) shares a second common sping flower that can reveal a wealth of fascinating features if explored on the macro and micro scale.

Preservation of contrast in the compound microscope (Part 1) - Paul James (UK) presents a 'personal perspective concerning errant light: its origins and effects on imagery'. 

Sex scandals in the ponds and oceans: Part I. Or hey, buddy, you want to buy some pond scum? - Richard Howey (USA) presents an essay on fascinating aspects of the reproductive behaviour of microscopic organisms.

Three stereo microscope models / designs compared - David and Ian Walker share a hands-on assessment of three stereos that span the budget-mid-higher price sector and compare and contrast their features and price / performance including photography.

 Also see our new monthly cartoon by Jon Cantin (Earth) below.

 

In focus:   'The secret life of plant crystals' 'Microscopic view of plant tissue reveals a hidden world of calcium oxalate crystals of diverse shapes' by Ivan Amato in Chemical and Engineering News (Feb 6, 2006 issue) with 'Botanic Crystal Fashion Show' image gallery. With thanks to Micscape contributor Élan Mikel Sudberg for drawing it to our attention and who has some images in the gallery. Micscape contributors 1995 - 2007: We have recently just welcomed our 200th contributor since the venture began, so this is a good time to reemphasise Maurice Smith's and my very sincere thanks to everyone who has or does contribute. Although Maurice and I look after the admin of the site, without regular contributors, many of them very dedicated, the venture would not have been successful. David Walker, voluntary Micscape Editor.

New monthly feature:  Introducing 'The Adventures of Stinky and Sticky'. We don't think microscopy as a hobby should be taken too seriously, so we are delighted to welcome Jon Cantin's cartoon on the antics of these two amoeba. For a background to their characters please visit the author's website where the author also shares his other interests.

We are delighted to receive contributions small or large from microscopy enthusiasts whether a novice or expert. If you have an image, tip or article, why not share it, this magazine is what you make it! Have a chat with us, to see how we can help share your interests. Submission guidelines.