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Photographic gallery.  Thousands of particles under the microscope.

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About Russ Crutcher's MicrolabGallery.com

What is it? Why is it significant? What does it mean? Russ Crutcher, the owner of Microlab Northwest, has been answering these questions using the light microscope for over 35 years. This is a pictorial guide to understanding how the microscope is used to solve problems as well as a gallery of thousands of photographs just to be enjoyed. These images are provided free of charge for everyone to enjoy, learn from, and share with others.

An amazing world becomes visible when you peer through the eye of the microscope. The microscope uncovers the shimmering spires of gypsum crystals, a kaleidoscope of colors from polarized light on tannic acids, and the pitted cellular structure of dinosaur bone.

So please enjoy these photomicrographs, micrographs, or pictures. Share them with your friends! Enjoy your exploration of the world under the microscope.

Thank you!

Russ Crutcher
Owner and Operator
MicrolabNW

https://www.microlabnw.com

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Support the Microlab Gallery Micrograph Education Archive

This micrograph website is a carefully curated educational resource created and maintained by E.R. Crutcher, a microscopist with decades of experience in particle identification, materials analysis, and applied microscopy. The site was developed to serve students, educators, laboratories, and anyone seeking reliable, experience-based visual references for microscopic materials. Each micrograph represents not just an image, but years of accumulated knowledge—how particles form, how they behave under different illumination techniques, and how they can be correctly interpreted in real-world contexts. The collection is intended to remain freely accessible as an educational tool, supporting learning, training, and accurate analysis across disciplines. Maintaining this resource requires significant time, expertise, and ongoing technical costs, including imaging, documentation, hosting, and updates. Donations help keep the site active, accessible, and growing, and directly support the continued sharing of ER Crutcher’s knowledge with the broader scientific and educational community. If you find value in this resource, please consider donating. Your support helps preserve a unique educational archive and ensures it remains available for future learners and professionals. Statement of Use of Images & Copyright Notice All images, micrographs, figures, and associated content displayed on this website are solely copyrighted by Microlab Northwest, LLC unless otherwise stated. These images and materials are provided for educational and informational purposes only. No image, text, or content may be copied, reproduced, distributed, published, modified, transmitted, or used in any form—whether digital, print, commercial, or non-commercial—without prior written authorization from Microlab Northwest, LLC. Unauthorized use of any images or content is strictly prohibited and may violate applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

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The images and information presented on this website are intended solely for educational reference and general scientific learning. They are not intended to serve as diagnostic, regulatory, legal, or professional advice, nor should they be relied upon as a substitute for independent analysis or consultation with qualified professionals. Microlab Northwest LLC makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the completeness, accuracy, or applicability of the information provided. Microlab Northwest LLC assumes no liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use or misuse of the images or content contained on this website. By using this website and its content, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please close the website.