Ever since I first saw these FIBER OPTIC FACE PLATE I've wondered how they could be used. Just a thought here... If one was to determine the radius, do the math, and select an appropriate plano-convex lens, (possibly from their lens selector) would the light output not be concentrated and output in ...

Ok, 6, 8 legs... who's got time to count; but, you've got to wonder why they they don't go running and screaming when they see those sinister glowing eyes and all that pointy hardware up front.

As always, great work Kurt.
Jim

It's nice to see the master of computation and analysis still has a magicians eye.

Very nice work Rik
Jim

Fan/spectacular/tastic!
Kurt the first three shots evoke intimacy... very moving.

Thank you for your talent and dedication.
Jim

Astounding scene. I can't believe I'm actually feeling empathy for an Aphid!
The detail is so vivid, it appears three dimensional. A real masterpiece!

Jim

That's a very interesting conjecture Wim, especially when one considers the wavelength separation. If their retinal cells are filtered of intermediate frequencies, they may actually perceive anaglyph-type imagery. After all vision is; the perception of reflected light, n`est-ce pas? I find it very a...

Your first stacking effort is so detailed that it's prompted my favorite compulsion of pondering the mechanics and essence of Insect life. Now, it's probably just my imagination but it appears that the antennae have an eye at the base mounted between two plates with a pin to secure them. Do you have...

OzRay wrote: I also need an additional black background disk to obscure the Ikea ball. I did roughen it up, but you can still see that it gets into the picture. In keeping with the antique look, you may be able to pickle your Nässjö by heating it up to 300-400°F and rubbing it with a raw cooking on...

That is truly a masterpiece! You must be Jules Verne incarnate. Your Steampunk gets my vote for this month's front page.

kudos,
Jim

Craig:
Some time ago I bookmarked a fascinating article called "Why the Bubbles in the Lens Glass?" in a feature about Contax Lenses (half-way down the page) that I've been anxious to share with this forum... and you stepped right in it :-)

I hope you find it enlightening.
Jim

My monitor mus be set up perfectly; I've never seen so many shades of black. Great work Andrew.

Jim

Great, detailed, photo Andrew. She's got a neat-spiky 'Doo... must be a Ramones fan.

We are not worthy,
Jim

Outstanding! Where most would be waiting for the sunshine, you're crawling around getting the best shots imaginable. Clear droplets on a white background...Phew!

If you really don't want to get sidetracked you'd better hide those from advertising graphics designers.

You-da-man,
Jim

Beautiful (yet disturbing) photos teva. Fabulous documentary. It's like watching The Madonna eating barbeque... and then while copulating.

Jim

Fantastic photos Anvancy, :D as all your contributions thus far have been. I very much appreciate your insights as well. rjlittlefield wrote: Behind the segmented surface of the eye, the photoreceptors are interconnected in an essentially 2D structure that is very similar to the human retina. That s...