Tartaric Acid crystals

Charles Krebs · Post by **Charles Krebs** » Thu Jan 17, 2013 4:53 pm

Tartaric acid crystals. Crossed polarized, oblique brightfield. 10X objective (21X on sensor).

curt0909 · Post by **curt0909** » Thu Jan 17, 2013 4:57 pm

The layers of that crystal are interesting. Reminds me of sedimentary rock. http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/med ... dor-Chasma

pwnell · Post by **pwnell** » Thu Jan 17, 2013 5:33 pm

Second one is especially nice. Are these stacks?

Fredlab · Post by **Fredlab** » Thu Jan 17, 2013 11:56 pm

Incredible.

I worked recently with a geograph software -> Geomapapp
This is an extract of the medioatlantic ridge

Charles, in these shots, the 3D rendering is stunning.

RogelioMoreno · Post by **RogelioMoreno** » Fri Jan 18, 2013 2:04 am

Amazing set, especially #2!

Rogelio

arturoag75 · Post by **arturoag75** » Fri Jan 18, 2013 2:15 am

Great shot Charlie ...as ever!

harisA · Post by **harisA** » Fri Jan 18, 2013 3:49 am

Very beautiful i also like #2.

Jacek · Post by **Jacek** » Fri Jan 18, 2013 3:55 am

Superb

Charles Krebs · Post by **Charles Krebs** » Fri Jan 18, 2013 3:24 pm

Thanks all!

Are these stacks?

Yes. Not that many images, but all are stacks.

in these shots, the 3D rendering is stunning

That is directly attributable to the oblique illumination. It really can work well together with polarized light when there are interest surface contours to the crystals.

naturephoto1 · Post by **naturephoto1** » Sun Jan 20, 2013 4:59 pm

Charlie,

Another outstanding set. Congratulations.

Rich