Various Diatoms Under DIC

[Sam236]

HI, I have finally found all the required accessories for the DIC. Here are a few of the DIC shots.


Splanapo 20X DIC (the pattern looks like two snakes sensing one another.)


Splanapo 20X DIC (Slashing)


Used PS to clear the backgroud (Splanapo 20x DIC)


spiky:


except for the first one, any ID for the other would be appreciated
for those who are still looking for DIC prisms,
I bought the DIC prisms from ebay and there are still some left from the same seller. you can get a 50% off. the item number is 201038518359. he also has other DIC prisms for sale and all can be 50% off, these are rare New old stock and works great on my Olympus microscopes.

[sebba28]

Congratulacion.Very nice shots.

[gpmatthews]

No 4 looks like a stray fibre of something like flax (linen). Note the transverse markings which are typical of flax (and hemp), where the material is beaten to separate the fibres following retting.

[carlos.uruguay]

Congratulations!
The first two gorgeous!!!

[Sam236]

Thanks all for commenting. DIC technique can really produce some beautiful images and it's like a different world under the microscope.

[Ken Ramos]

The symmetry of these things is so exquisite!

[Pau]

Sam, congrats for finding the DIC equipment. The image quality is superb, You're going to enjoy a lot your new toy.

[Sam236]

Hi ken. Yes I feel the same way about these diatoms. Very interesting arrangements.

Thanks pau. Dic really made my microscopic experience much better. I will surely do enjoy using the technique. And thank you for the forums about mixing dic accessories. They are very informative.

[pwnell]

Some of the other items seem to be spicules.