Micro Cosmic Gallery

A collection of visuals from the micro to the macro.

YouTube Videos

A beautiful Diatom

A stunning short video of this large diatom gently sliding across the slide.

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A ciliate full of crystals

This ciliate was full of crystals and I was able to capture it in a short video.

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Hyrotrichia eating algae

Caught this beautiful Hypotrichia eating lots of algae.

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Microscopy Showcase

Algae Sample

Algae (400X)

Micrograph of a freshwater algae sample, observed under brightfield microscopy at 400X magnification.

AmScope M620
Algae Sample

Colonial Green Alga (400X)

Micrograph of a freshwater colonial green alga sample, observed under brightfield microscopy at 400X magnification.

AmScope M620
Algae Sample

Algae (400X)

Micrograph of a freshwater algae sample, observed under brightfield microscopy at 400X magnification.

AmScope M620
Algae Sample

Various Algae (100X)

Micrograph of a freshwater algae sample, observed under brightfield microscopy at 100X magnification.

AmScope M620
Algae Sample

Fragilaria Diatom (400X)

Micrograph of a freshwater Fragilaria Diatom sample, observed under brightfield microscopy at 400X magnification.

AmScope M620
Corn Seed Longitudinal Cut

Corn Seed (Longitudinal Cut)

A micrograph showing a longitudinal cut of a corn seed, revealing its internal structures like the embryo and endosperm.

Darwin M2
Pumpkin Stalk Crosscut

Pumpkin Stalk (Crosscut)

This micrograph displays a cross-section of a pumpkin stalk, highlighting the vascular bundles (xylem and phloem).

Darwin M2
Lily Ovary Crosscut

Lily Ovary (Crosscut)

A micrograph of a thin cross-section from a lily ovary, showing the arrangement of ovules within the locules.

Darwin M2
Pine Leaf Crosscut

Pine Leaf (Crosscut)

A cross-section of a pine leaf, detailing its unique needle-like structure with a central vascular bundle and resin ducts.

Darwin M2
Cotton Stem Crosscut

Cotton Stem (Crosscut)

This micrograph displays a cross-section of a cotton stem, highlighting the distinct vascular ring composed of xylem and phloem that separates the cortex from the central pith.

Darwin M2
Helianthus Stem Cross Section

Helianthus Stem (Crosscut)

This micrograph displays a cross-section of a Helianthus (sunflower) stem, highlighting the characteristic ring of discrete vascular bundles containing xylem and phloem

Darwin M2
Loosen Stem Cross Section

Loosestrife Stem (Crosscut)

This micrograph displays a cross-section of a Loosestrife stem, highlighting the large, star-shaped central vascular cylinder and the prominent trichomes on the epidermis.

Darwin M2
Onion Skin

Onion Skin

The classic cellular structure of an onion's epidermal cells, with distinct cell walls and nuclei, is clearly visible.

Darwin M2
Pine Pollen

Pine Pollen

A micrograph of pine pollen grains, famous for their 'Mickey Mouse' shape due to two large air sacs (sacci).

Darwin M2
Ant

Ant

A micrograph of an ant, showcasing the fine details of its exoskeleton, antennae, and segmented body.

Darwin M2
Bee Wings

Bee Wing

The delicate, veined structure of a bee's wing is visible in this micrograph, including the tiny hairs covering its surface.

Darwin M2
Bee Forelegs

Bee Foreleg

A detailed look at a bee's foreleg, highlighting the antenna cleaner, a specialized notch and bristle structure.

Darwin M2
Housefly Leg

Housefly Leg

This micrograph displays a whole mount of a housefly leg, highlighting its distinct segmentation into a femur, tibia, and tarsus, as well as the numerous sensory bristles and terminal claws

Darwin M2
Housefly Leg

Housefly Leg

This micrograph displays a whole mount of a housefly (Musca) leg, highlighting the joint between the bristled tibia and the segmented tarsus, which terminates in claws and adhesive pads.

Darwin M2
Goldfish Scales

Goldfish Scales

A close-up view of the overlapping, cycloid scales of a goldfish, showing the growth rings (circuli).

Darwin M2

Astrophotography Showcase

Full Moon

Full Moon

A full moon capture using the Dwarf 3

Dwarf 3
Heart Nebula

Heart Nebula (IC 1805)

The beautiful Heart Nebula

Dwarf 3
Amazing Microbe

Soul Nebula (IC 1848)

The Soul Nebula captured using the Dwarf 3

Dwarf 3