Dummy Test

Riparian microplastic 2 - This bit of foamed polystyrene on closer inspection was host to small, aquatic plants seeking a foothold. I imagine as roots burrow deeper into the plastic, they would assist in breaking it down. I'm not sure if any studies have been done to quantify what role plants play in breaking down plastics.

Oakland A's Cap

Model car with focus stacking

Bulova Watch with reflection

Gerber Knife

Model Car

Raceline Wheels

Blueberry Flax Pancakes

Rolex Watch

Earrings

before and after editing

Civil War ammunition

1934 Ford So-Cal Coupe. 1:18 scale. Length: 8.75", Width: 3.75", Height: 2.75". Manufacturer: GMP. Nikon D700, Nikon AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm F2.8G ED. Utilized: ControlMyNikon & Focus Stacking along with Zerene Stacker. Post processing: Skylum / Luminar & Adobe Photoshop. Local camera store: The Camera Shop, Bryn Mawr, PA, https://thecamerashoponline.com.

1934 Ford So-Cal Coupe. 1:18 scale. Length: 8.75", Width: 3.75", Height: 2.75". Manufacturer: GMP. Nikon D700, Nikon AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm F2.8G ED. Utilized: ControlMyNikon & Focus Stacking along with Zerene Stacker. Post processing: Skylum / Luminar & Adobe Photoshop. Local camera store: The Camera Shop, Bryn Mawr, PA, https://thecamerashoponline.com.

F1 Ferrari, 2016 Italy GP, Driver: Sebastian Vettel, 1:18 Scale. Length: 10.5", Width: 4", Height: 3.5". Camera / Lens / Set-up: Nikon D700,Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR & Nikon AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm F2.8G ED. Utilized: ControlMyNikon & Focus Stacking along with Zerene Stacker. Post processing: Adobe Photoshop & Skylum / Luminar.

While exploring Franklin Creek in Elk Grove, California looking for plastic debris as part of a National Geographic Planetary Stewards Grant, I found this tennis ball. While we impact our environment by our actions or inactions, it seems nature always finds a way to rebound. But for how long? Sony A7r4, 90 mm f2.8 Macro G OSS, ISO 100, f16, 3/5 second