Focus Stacked Image of Simple Eyes
Dec 8, 2021 19:36:26 #
This is a focus-stacked image of the three simple eyes (Ocellus) of the dragonfly that are located on its vertex. A partial view of its large compound eyes can be seen on each side along with the partial view of its antennas.
Dec 8, 2021 20:09:10 #
Dec 8, 2021 20:18:17 #
Longshadow wrote:
Interesting!
Interesting!
Thanks, Longshadow. I enjoy seeing the different features of a specimen under magnification and then sharing them with others here.
Dec 8, 2021 21:04:42 #
Dec 8, 2021 21:20:36 #
UTMike wrote:
I really like seeing the different portions, Gary!
Thanks, UTMike. I know that they can be quite abstract at times. I oftentimes share aspects that we can't see with an unaided eye and magnification allows me to do that. Doing this also provides me an opportunity to make the most out of my collection of preserved insects which helps fill my day.
Dec 9, 2021 00:36:05 #
Dec 9, 2021 06:13:23 #
Dec 9, 2021 07:37:13 #
I have taken many photos of these guys but your stacked image shows me things I have never really seen before. Excellent as usual. 
Dec 9, 2021 07:56:05 #
Great shot Gary. The simple ocelli detect light and dark and quick movement and the nerves of the photoreceptors connect directly to the motor centre and they’re able to do the calculation in one step basically bypassing the brain. Well done.
>i< Doc
>i< Doc
Dec 9, 2021 11:48:51 #
sippyjug104 wrote:
This is a focus-stacked image of the three simple eyes (Ocellus) of the dragonfly that are located on its vertex. A partial view of its large compound eyes can be seen on each side along with the partial view of its antennas.
amazing and wonderfully done, sippy...awesome work!!
Dec 9, 2021 12:00:25 #
Dec 9, 2021 12:04:17 #
Curmudgeon wrote:
Nice as usual Sippy
Thanks, Curmudgeon. I appreciate your stopping by.
Dec 9, 2021 12:04:49 #
Dec 9, 2021 12:06:35 #
randave2001 wrote:
I have taken many photos of these guys but your stacked image shows me things I have never really seen before. Excellent as usual.
Thanks, Randave2001. I enjoy sharing what I see through my magnified lenses.
Dec 9, 2021 12:10:26 #
docshark wrote:
Great shot Gary. The simple ocelli detect light and dark and quick movement and the nerves of the photoreceptors connect directly to the motor centre and they’re able to do the calculation in one step basically bypassing the brain. Well done.
>i< Doc
>i< Doc
Thanks, Doc. The Better Half has told me at times that I do things that must have "bypassed my brain".
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