On cold, snowy, or stormy days, I like to work in my studio and create photomicrographs of crystals. This involves preparing slides of common household chemicals and then photographing them using my microscope and Omax camera.
Portfolio of photomicrographs of crystals
Here is a portfolio of some of my favorite photomicrographs of crystals of household chemicals:
About my photomicrographs
The chemicals I use in this series include aspirin, caffeine, borax, Epson salt, salicylic acid (think wart remover), tartaric acid, urea, and others. First, I dissolve these chemicals in various liquids, such as isopropyl alcohol, clear nail varnish, or distilled water. Next, I smear, drop, or pool the solutions on a glass slide. Then, I place them under a microscope with a camera attached. Finally, I photograph a series of 31 to 72 images that differ in their depth of field. The resulting photos are combined into one image the is sharp throughout.
Special collections of photomicrographs
The portfolio featured in this post is an overview of my favorite photomicrographs. In the following posts, I showcase photomicroscopy collections united by a specific themes.
Zen Garden Collection
Belua Mirabilis Collection
Mountains & Deserts Collection
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