Simocephalus vetulus

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Simocephalus vetulus

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The first image is by way of an overview of the creature. These individuals are of the order of 1-2 mm in size

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The next image is an image stack
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Microscope: Zeiss Standard
Objective: Leitz 16/0.45 NPL Fluotar ICT
Ocular: Olympus P7
Substage: Leitz 0.9NA ICT
Flash: Vivitar 283/resistive control
Camera Canon EOS 500D
55 images stacked HF
Sample from Warnham LNR Dipping Ponds, 13 Sep 2009
Graham

Though we lean upon the same balustrade, the colours of the mountain are different.

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Post by Charles Krebs »

Graham,
I really love that second, "tighter" shot. Great composition.
(maybe just take out a little green/yellow color cast)

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Charlie - colour rebalanced
Graham

Though we lean upon the same balustrade, the colours of the mountain are different.

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Post by Aynia »

I really like this little creature.. stack is great. :D

Not sure which colour I prefer.

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