I'm having a blast making 3D stereo images! Check out this example of pyrite crystals in talc. Use the cross-eyed viewing technique described here, here, and here. Click on the images below for better viewing. When you click on these images they are displayed in new larger windows with fewer surrounding distractions.
The fluorite crystals in the next image pair combine into a decent 3D image even though the right image is slightly out of focus. Apparently, at least for me, the brain chooses to perceive the focused left image rather than the fuzzy right image when constructing the 3D combination. Click on the image to get a better view.
Click on the next image and try viewing this mixture of arsenopyrite, muscovite, fluorite, and quartz at different distances from the screen. When you view from just the right distance you can see all details of the specimen in 3D. Let your attention wander around the 3D scene as you hold it in focus.
The following specimen also seemed easier to view at some sizes and screen distances than others. It contains spessartine garnet, smokey quartz, feldspar, and pyrite. Click for a larger view and try changing your distance from the screen. Once again, let your attention wander around the varied surface as you hold the 3D scene in focus.
In my next post I venture outside for more 3D photography.
Saw all of these fairly easily! :) The trick for me was NOT to click on the images but to keep them a smaller size within the blog post. Smaller size works better for me. Totally cool!
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