Places To Explore and Photograph near Rochester New York by Ted Kinsman
A little introduction to the area for local college students Edition 2.0
Non-Toxic Plant Microtechnique Protocols For Plant Material by Ted Kinsman
A large article on preparing plant specimens and mounting on microscope slides.
Ted Kinsman – Selected Articles
Building a simple Focus Stacking System
Arduino Software for Focus Stacking System August 2025
Designing a Star Tracker for Astronaut Don Pettit to Use on the ISS
Published: January 14, 2025
Discover how Ted Kinsman designed and built a mechanical star tracker for NASA astronaut Don Pettit to capture stunning images from the International Space Station.
How to Use an Arduino to Trigger a Flash With Sound
Published: October 15, 2024
Learn how to build a sound-activated flash trigger using an Arduino, perfect for capturing high-speed events like popping balloons.
How to Build a Time-Lapse Controller to Photograph Growing Plants
Published: June 25, 2024
Explore the process of creating a time-lapse system that controls lighting conditions and camera shutter for photographing plant growth.
A Simple Technique to Photograph Standing Waves on Water
Published: April 22, 2023
Discover how to photograph standing wave patterns on water surfaces using simple equipment and techniques.
How to Record Electrical Discharges with a Digital Camera
Published: May 27, 2023
Learn methods to capture images of electrical discharges, revealing the beauty of Lichtenberg figures using digital photography.
Zapping Film with Electricity: How to Make Spark Patterns in Photos
Published: January 6, 2018
Explore how to create spark patterns on film using a Wimshurst machine, a demonstration electrostatic generator popular around 1900, to safely record these unique patterns in photographs.
How to Capture Heat on Camera Without Expensive Optics
Published: February 5, 2018
Learn a cost-effective method to visualize heat disturbances using a normal camera and Photoshop, employing techniques like background-oriented schlieren imaging.
The Role of the Slit-Scan Image in Science and Art
Published: October 18, 2017
Delve into the history and applications of slit-scan photography, a technique used to visualize high-speed events and create artistic effects by capturing images over time.
How to Photograph the Power of a Punch Using Polarized Light
Published: January 11, 2017
Discover how to visualize the pressure created by a professional karate punch using a block of clear ballistics gel and polarized lighting techniques.
Use Polarized Lighting Techniques to Capture Cool Color Effects
Published: March 10, 2017
Explore how polarized light can reveal stress patterns in transparent materials, creating vibrant color effects that are both scientifically informative and visually striking.
Teaching the Art of Capturing Bullets in Flight in a Classroom
Published: November 10, 2016
Learn about the educational approach to teaching high-speed photography by capturing bullets in flight, demonstrating the intersection of physics and photography.
A Water Bell System for High-Speed Photography
Water Bells