Digital ArtTreesShadingKritaDrawingTree, ShadedA drawing of a tree.Shrean RafiqOct 22, 2024--ListenShareI have some art for you this week instead of the usual story. I have been working on something big this week and it will hopefully be out soon. Till then,Get Shrean Rafiq’s stories in your inboxJoin Medium for free to get updates from this writer.SubscribeSubscribeRemember me for faster sign inPress enter or click to view image in full sizeTree, Shaded
Shrean Rafiq·May 23, 2025Focused and Unfocused: A Beginner’s Comparison of Focus StackingMy (first) Experience with Focus Stacking for Microscopy
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