Preparing photographic plates of palynomorphs in the digital age

Riding, James B. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5529-8989; Head, Martin J.. 2018 Preparing photographic plates of palynomorphs in the digital age. Palynology, 42 (3). 354-365. 10.1080/01916122.2017.1364052

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Abstract/Summary

It is essential that palynologists adequately and effectively illustrate the specimens they study. The best way to do this for formal publication is to prepare ‘plates’ (montages) of photomicrographs. This now somewhat arcane term originated as a reference to the use of copper/steel and then glass plates in pre-film photography. In order to maximise visual impact and information, plates of palynomorphs should be prepared with utmost care. If assembled so that, for example, the images are arranged neatly with consistent orientations, and depict the best preserved and most representative specimens available with minimum extraneous palynodebris, the plate will have enhanced aesthetic appeal and, crucially, the scientific significance of the association being illustrated will be greatly enhanced. Specifically, the material will be effective as an identification guide, and facilitate further interpretations. Plates today are assembled digitally; accordingly, the user must have access to suitable software, and be able to use it effectively.

Item Type:	Publication - Article
Digital Object Identifier (DOI):	10.1080/01916122.2017.1364052
ISSN:	0191-6122
Date made live:	04 Jan 2019 16:08 +0 (UTC)
URI:	https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/521961

Item Type:

Publication - Article

Digital Object Identifier (DOI):

10.1080/01916122.2017.1364052

ISSN:

0191-6122

Date made live:

04 Jan 2019 16:08 +0 (UTC)

URI:

https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/521961