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[Joan R.]

In recent years, new technological advances in digital photography have grown exponentially the number of fans of several hobbies related to the use of the camera. Many of these hobbies already existed before the digital revolution. One of these hobbies that comes from the former is the Micromineralogy. There is no more than read the excellent article about George Washington Fiss which recently appeared in The Mineralogical Record (vol.39, March-April, 2008), which indicates that in the USA the micromounting started in the middle of 19th century. We know that has a long tradition in Europe too.
https://www.minrec.org

The evolution of what we call “micros” has been spectacular and today the number of adherents is steadily growing with the emergence of new micromounter associations and specialized magazines. The micromount criteria is quite strict, but in general, we identify as a “micro” a crystallized mineral, with quality and small (microscopic) crystal size.
But before the advent of computers and digital cameras it was very difficult to translate into the photo paper or slide an excellent result. Today we have special software available to solve some work problems. Still adapters, photographic techniques, the home made assemblers, lenses, lighting... the micromineral photographers headaches.

The aim of this forum is to share our favorite microimages with other people so enthusiastic like us on micromounts. It would be very interesting to explain how these photos have been taken and if complementary software has been used. Another interesting point could be to share with other micromounters consults about how to resolve troubles or at least add a little light on new techniques...