u/BlackWidow88X
▲ 13 r/ants
Unknown Species Farming Sap from Prickly Pear Cactus - South Texas
Found on a prickly pear cactus on US/Mexico border. A very small species ~2mm. Black. I apologize for the white blowout, the conversion from raw to jpg increased image brightness.
u/BlackWidow88X — 8 days ago
▲ 66 r/macrophotography
My first notable macro shot as a complete photography novice.
This is officially my first notable photo as a complete photographer novice. I didn't own a dedicated camera my entire life until last week but I was inspired after looking at this sub and various macrophotography Youtubers for months now. Unfortunately the photo was underexposed but I tried my hand at lightroom and tried my best to salvage it. This is the result. Any tips or advice?
u/BlackWidow88X — 2 months ago
▲ 7 r/AskPhotography
Is it practical to force myself to learn the basics of photography with my grandmas old cameras I was recently gifted? Minolta XG1 and Yashica Electro 35 GSN?
I was fortunate enough to have been recently gifted some cameras from my grandma that are still in working condition and in near mint condition. The lot consists of 1 Sony Cybershot DSC TX1, a Minolta XG1, a Yashica Electro 35 GSN, and a dozen rolls of 35mm film. Upon receiving these cameras, I figured that I can finally try and get into photography which is a hobby I've always been interested in but never had the money to spare for any expensive equipment. I understand that these cameras are from the 1970's-1980's but I wanted to ask if these cameras are too outdated to pick up photography as a complete beginner. Would it be better that I just save up for a modern camera instead or is there actually value in being forced to learn the "basics" because of my techologically limited gear?
u/BlackWidow88X — 3 months ago
Can someone recommend an entry level kit for insect photography?
Hello guys! I'm looking to get into macro-photography to document insects in my part of the world. I have 0 photography experience and would love some help on a budget kit just to get started. I'm hoping to spend no more than $700 USD. I would greatly appreciate any help. Thanks!
u/BlackWidow88X — 3 months ago
▲ 1 r/premed
Texas reinvention non-trad - Late July MCAT or apply next cycle?
Hey guys as stated in the title, I am a Texas non-trad who is projected to graduate with a 4.0 from a regional SMP. This program took a lot of time and attention and now that it's finally over I'm in a position where I can focus solely on MCAT for the next few months. Looking at the dates I have the option of July 11 (2 months away) or July 24th (~3 months away). This would mean I would get my MCAT score in August. Is it worth it to apply this cycle if my aim is MD? Here is my background.
GPA
BS in Biology (2015-2020)
cgpa: 2.77
sgpa: 2.79
UCLA Extension (12 hours) (2024)
cgpa: 3.77 ( I got 1 B+ sadly)
sgpa: 3.77
BS (35 hours) in Biomedical Sciences (2024)
cgpa: 4.0
sgpa: 4.0
SMP (35 hours) in Med Sci (2025)
cgpa: 4.0
sgpa: 4.0
Total for all
cgpa: ~3.1
sgpa: ~3.2
Employment
- Medical Office Assistant - Home Health
- 3 Years (2016-2019)
- COVID-19 Data Analyst
- 1 Year (2020)
- Health Educator - Chronic Diseases
- 1 Year (2021)
- Epidemiology Investigator - Infectious Diseases
- 3 years (2021-2025)
Volunteer Experience
- Total of 1000 hours of various community service activities completed during my undergrad career
- 2015-2020
- 3 Time Recipient of Silver Presidential Volunteer Service Award
- For community service completed during my undergrad career
- Awarded for 2017, 2018, and 2019
- 4 Humanitarian medical missions to Central America
- 2016-2019
- Board member and volunteer for a stroke support group
- 2 years (2022-2023)
- Emergency Public Health Responder for local and regional public health emergencies
- 2022-2025
- Activated a handful of times
Leadership
- Led 2 Humanitarian medical missions to Central America during undergrad (previously mentioned)
- President (2019)
- Vice President (2018)
- Organized 3 medical missions in my hometown and performed various roles
- Optometry Team Leader (2022)
- Lead Data Collector (2023)
- Medical Team Leader (2024)
- Board member of local stroke support group
- 2022-2023
Publications and Research
- 3 semesters worth of undergraduate research revolving around zoology
- Performed during my undergrad 2015-2020 (outdated I know)
- Co-Author for 1 Infectious Disease Guideline for a Hospital System in Dallas area.
- 2024
Shadowing and Clinical Experience
- OBGYN
- 20 hours
- 2018
- Family Medicine
- 200 hours
- 2015-2020
- Emergency Medicine
- 40 hours
- 2024
- Ophthalmology
- 20 hours
- 2024
- My time during the international and local medical missions counts as additional clinical experience since I was volunteering in a clinic setting.
- Roughly 250 hours
- 3 years as a medical office assistant (previously mentioned)
u/BlackWidow88X — 3 months ago
▲ 6 r/moths
u/BlackWidow88X — 4 months ago