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FOV: 6" wide.
This experiment was an attempt to recreate the fluorescence of chromium activated corundum (aka 'ruby'). Aluminum hydroxide was mixed with 1-4 drops of Cr(III) oxide in a basic solution. This was placed on a small amount of aluminum sulfate in an aluminum foil container and a bit of water was added.
The sample was then heated, first with a propane torch until the water was removed and then with a MAPP gas torch until the aluminum sulfate expanded into foam, trapping the aluminum hydroxide which was calcined into aluminum oxide by the torch's flame. (at least that was the plan)
Shown also is a natural ruby from Mysore, India.
See ruby excitation spectrum here (0.03% Cr):
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Contains:
Ruby (FL Red >GR,BL/UVa)
Ruby Foam (FL Red >GR,BL/UVabc)
Shown under white light.
Key:
WL = White light (halogen + LED)
FL = Fluoresces
PHOS = Phosphorescent
BL = 450nm, GR = 532nm
UVa = 368nm (LW), UVb = 311nm (MW), UVc = 254nm (SW)
'>' = "stimulated by:", '!' = "bright", '~' = "dim"
Ruby2
24 Dec 2016
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18 Watt Triple Output UV lamp from Polman Minerals - Way Too Cool UV lamps
Loaded ~20 images into photo stack in Photoshop to make this.
30 second exposure, F11, 1600-3200 ISO.
I may experiment with lower F-Stops and shorter exposures + lower ISO. Not entirely pleased with how this came out.
🐇 Experiment Number 4 🐇
Ryan the Ravager Rabbit (once called Experiment Number 4) is one fierce mercenary and with the help of his robotic arm and an endless array of explosives can help in any tough situation given the right compensation. Just don't comment on his small size. You don't want to mess with this battle bunny!
Here is a build inspired by a random post I saw on IG one day and is for the monthly challenge build for my RLUG, Sacramento Brick Builders @sac_bb
After much hard work this literally crashed right before the first photo (something some of my fellow AFOLs can relate to). Thankfully I was able to rebuild what was essentially the worst crash I've ever had with a build so if the photos aren't the best, it is because I had to rush to capture what I could just in case. Unfortunately the bunny is not as stable as he was prior to his fall. I must have missed a piece or two to be honest.
Anyway, hope you enjoy this battle bunny build! -Steven
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CC: And you are sure this is going to work Doctor?...
Doctor: With this serum injected in his bloodstream, Flint will be at your command . He will be a killing machine with total loyalty to Cobra. We can't use him as a spy, his mind will have deteriorated like the Toxo-Zombies, but he can be used as a decal. The Joes will be ripped to shreds before they realise what a monster their former field commander has become....
CC: excellent work Doctor. If this experiment proves succesfull, we'll supply you with more specimens...
The Proton Pagoda at Fermilab. Stacked from 101 20 second images
Opened in 1976, The proton Pagoda housed a control room for overseeing experiments in the Proton area.
The double helix staircase in the center of the structure was inspired by the structure of DNA.
LOTS more on the history of the Pagoda and the Proton Area on the Fermilab site.
Today I experimented a combination of things... This little bird was the result.
I used watercolors, white acrylic ink and carbon ink in a mixture of "styles"
I thought I would try my flash to illuminate the foreground plants, but forgot that I could only go to 1/250 second, so the shutter speed is a bit slow for the front of the engine. This is at the Salt Creek Trestle east of Oakridge, OR, and the train is a northbound manifest of mostly empties.
Experiments in crochet, using the fibonacci sequence as a base for the patterns.., please let me know what you think
Image 2 of 4. These are acrylic beads, the kind used in aquariums and such. The four scenes are positioned exactly the same. I merely changed the lighting. You can see how different the view and details revealed by the changes. Random Stuff 039
Playing around with strobes and textures. Speedlite on camera bounced off ceiling left 1/2 power, off camera flash from right 1/16
A train ride with the Intercity Direct to Rotterdam. Tunnel vision.
Treinreis met de NS Intercity Direct naar Rotterdam. Tunnelvisie.
Was trying to do a very specific idea that i realized quickly wasn't going to work. This was one of the first test shots for exposure and whatnot
Again it was for experimental nothing much. But if I want to reshoot this image It would tell a story, to begin with, and change it from portrait to landscape. And I only liked the sunrise.
I was tagged AGES ago, so here we go:
1. I'm 50% Swedish
2. I live in Singapore but I come home to St. Louis every summer (where I am now)
3. There is nothing more disgusting than biting wood.
4. I want a dog so so so so bad, preferably one like the puppy in the cottonelle commercial :)
5. I'm in love with my Nikon D5000
6. My theory is that anyone can be a photographer if they can afford a nice enough camera, but you can't be a photo-artist without the creativity of a a true artist
7. I played touch-rugby with flickr celebrity rachael hyde in school 1st semester of last year
8. I've met the Black Eyed Peas and Taylor Momsen
9. I have a blog that I work really hard on so you should
10. I'm addicted to music and chai tea lattes (click the link to find out more)