Latest

2018 A beautiful Lamproderma.. John August 26, 2018 I managed to get my hands on an electron microscope for a couple of hours to have a closer look at an interesting "obovoid" Lamproderma (0976) found by Read More

2018 Myxotopia… John February 28, 2018 I’ve been very lucky to be given some beautiful myxomycetes to photograph over the past year (thanks Sarah). Macro photos are taken with a Canon 70D and MP-E Read More

2017 Darkfield microscopy John January 22, 2017 Darkfield microscopy allows a specimen to be viewed as a bright image on a dark background without chemical staining. Popular subjects for darkfield include environmental water samples containing Read More

2016 Myxomycetes John November 27, 2016 This year was spent looking at myxomycetes. Many of these were found nearby at Gosforth Nature Reserve and Hareshaw Linn in Northumberland. More images of local myxos can Read More

Reviews Loupes: a closer look… John November 26, 2016 There seeems to be a large variation in quality and prices (from £5 to £100 or more) when it comes to loupes (a loupe is a common term Read More

NEFSG North East Fungus Study Group John November 25, 2016 Would you like to lean more about mushrooms and other fungi? Our local group, the North East Fungus study group (NEFSG), organises forays throughout the North East of Read More

Reviews Microscope camera test – E3CMOS 12MP John November 20, 2016 “To cam or not to cam, that is the question…” What is the best way to take photos on a microscope – an SLR or a dedicated microscope Read More

2015 These boots are made for walking.. John October 25, 2015 New boots were the order of the day as we headed for the Ousburn on a crisp morning. Quite a few fungi still about…many of the usual suspects Read More

2015 Parasols and puffballs John September 20, 2015 Spurred on by the Osbournes we had a lovely walk and coffee and found the Dene in full bloom. Lots of choice and probably not enough time to Read More