MICSCAPE
(ISSN 1365 - 070x)

Image left: Microscopic life in a biofilm on a concrete sluice; ten species of diatoms were found. Image by Hugo Baillie-Johnson.

Includes special photomacrography feature by course students at the Rochester Institute of Technology, USA. Organised by course director Michael Peres. 

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Biofilms - Hugo Baillie-Johnson (UK) illustrates examples of and discusses aspects of these often overlooked but fascinating micro-communities.

Book review: Ernie Ives (2009), A Guide to Wood Microtomy: Making quality microslides of wood sections, 2nd edition (CD) - Bob Goldsack (Australia) reviews this valuable resource.

A close-up view of a Stokes' Aster hybrid - Brian Johnston (Canada) illustrates the attractive features of this flowering plant on the macro and microscopic scale.

Shell holes or predation effects on shell structure of the Miocene Scaphopod Cadulus - Hugo Mitchell-Tapping (USA) shares an account of a fascinating research project. (Links to article in Acrobat® pdf format.)

Magnificent silence: Some reflections - Richard Howey (USA) comments on the importance of silence in a busy world and offers fun suggestions for appropriate music to play when studying different types of organisms.

No vibes thank you ... and other matters - Paul James (UK) offers 'some light hearted but hopefully pertinent thoughts about camera supports' both for normal photography and for photomicrography.

Samuel I. Piper, Microscopist (1829-1909) - Brian Stevenson (USA) shares an illustrated essay on the life and work of this amateur microscopist who inventions include the horizontal slide cabinet and a design of compressorium

Microscopic Miracles: Chapter 4 - Outdoor fun with scud hoppers and roly polys (Amphipods and Isopods): Inspiration to Keep Freshwater Flowing - a fun article by Cheryl Gilpin (USA) for the young and young at heart, with an important message.

A close-up view of a Lantana cultivar - Brian Johnston (Canada) illustrates the macro and microscopic features of this attractive flowering plant.

November 2009 articles written by students for the 'Principles and Applications of Photomacrography' course offered in the Biomedical Photographic Communications (BPC) program at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), NY State, USA. Micscape Acknowledgements: Many thanks to all the students over the years for sharing their enthusiasm and skills on such a wonderful variety of topics. Writing an article for Micscape initially formed part of their course as an assignment, which was a neat idea originally proposed by Ted Kinsman the course instructor 2004 and 2006, to which we readily agreed! Thanks to Ted for all the work behind the scenes to make this happen so many years ago. Also thanks to Michael Peres, the dept. head and current instructor for his introduction and for maintaining the department's generous collaboration over the years.  BPC Program Overview by Professor Michael Peres course instructor and department head visit Professor Peres' website Mushrooms by Gabriel Eljdid Fluorescent Minerals by Michael Corsello A Closer Look at Candy by Kate Palitsch Tea Leaves by Douglas Gaston, IV Heads or Tails by Nathan Pallace Exploring Crystals in Polarized Light by Nino Gordeladze Family Jewels by Brittany Miller Fruit: Inside and Out by Grayce Scott Anatomy of a Lilium sp. by Jacquelyn Olejniczak Snacks and Candy by Charles Neumann A Comparison Between Live vs. Preserved Macroinvertebrates by Caitlin Treuting   See some other photographs made by students in the 2009 photomacrography class Click below to view previous RIT student articles November 2004 November 2006 November 2007 November 2008





In focus: A Sad Loss! We learned yesterday of the loss of our dear friend and colleague, Bill Ells, who passed away (Dec 7th) aged 92. Bill was a main contributor and supporter of Micscape Magazine since its inception in 1995. His many articles on Desmids, both here, and in many other microscopy journals, are a great legacy from a self-taught and enthusiastic man. His Micscape Showcase page linking to his many Micscape articles is here with a short biography. If you would like to leave a comment in memory of Bill Ells, please visit the memorial page at Bill's web site!. Thank you to his grandson Richard for letting us know. Mol Smith and David Walker Walter Dioni's eye treatment: We are delighted to hear from our regular contributor Walter in Mexico who tells us that the cataract operations on both eyes were successful. Please see our site Main Index for an extract of his thank you letter. By the generosity of his friends via this site and also members of online forums with which he is associated, $2700 were raised in less than one week which almost fully paid for the operations. Thank you to all who contributed to the funds and for folk behind the scenes who helped with admin, notably Maurice Smith who instigated the appeal and Gordon Couger in US for Stateside cash collection and liaison with and funds transfer to the family. 'Nikon Small World' Competition 2009 - the winners of this year's competition have been announced and displayed on Nikon's website. Congratulations to the winners! 'Microscience 2010 Exhibition to be as big as ever' - a press release on this well established event hosted by the Royal Microscopical Society 'and the largest of its type in Europe'. The event website for further information at http://www.microscience2010.org.uk which notes that entry is free. With thanks to Rob Flavin of Cooper Repco Ltd for the press release and other information. American Scientist 'Harvestman' article - with thanks to Bob Goldsack (Australia) who writes. 'The November - December (2009 issue of 'American Scientist' (pp 486 - 475) has an interesting article on Harvestmen illustrated with some striking pictures. This may be of interest to some 'Micscape Magazine' readers.' Interesting natural history links: With thanks to Howard McPherson (USA) who writes: '... the Photo-Atlas of Dasyclades [Ed: an order of green algae] by Sigrid Berger is available for free (in several pdf parts) from the journal Carnets of Geologie (Notebooks on Geology). ... The journal is one of 55 journals on a Geoscience webring with free articles. 'I came across the Biodiversity Library at www.biodiversitylibrary.org. The site has many books and journals in full pdf such as parts of the Journal of the Quekett Microscopical Club and the Journal of the Royal Microscopical Society. '

 

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